Special Needs Therapy Centres in Singapore
What happens when your child is not walking at 18 months, or speaking at two years? In some cases it isn’t something to worry about, but when in doubt, rest assured Singapore is fully equipped with a myriad of support and therapy centres providing families with a bounty of options. Before the panic sets in, first compare with other same-aged children in your immediate circle, then ask yourself, “does my child have a developmental delay?”
We asked our education partners at JSJ Consulting to sift through the endless lists in the Yellow Pages and present an overview of what support is readily available here in our part two on learning differences: therapy centres.
Art Therapy International Centre (ATIC) provides art therapy for children with learning and support needs. Through the process of positive art-making experiences, children are able to find their focus, build their confidence and self-esteem. ATIC removes the barrier of language and provides a safe place for children to explore challenging and difficult emotions.
HoneyKids Hint: Not restricted to children with learning differences but also those grieving a loss or a separation and includes therapy for adults.
ATIC, 19 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Shopping Centre #05-19, Singapore, 247909, p. 6235 4432,[email protected]
Brain Train, recently acquired by The Essential Learning Group Pte. Ltd (ELG), is a multi-disciplinary, educational services organization dedicated to helping parents, schools, and educators meet the individual needs of a wide range of students. ELG’s Innovative Learning Center provides daily programs to students from a broad spectrum of capabilities, needs, and interests. ELG’s Clinic and Learning Annex works closely with educators and families to identify, assess, diagnose and remedy academic, communication and social problems using effective, evidence-based programs.
HoneyKids Hint: ELG is now the largest provider of its kind in Asia working with expat and local families.
Brain Train / Essential Learning Group, #04-07 Tanglin Place, 91 Tanglin Rd., Singapore 247918, p. 6738 9319, [email protected]
DAS International Services Ltd is a subsidiary of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore, aiming to provide professional services to help children with specific learning differences in Singapore and the region. Engaging in activities relating to accredited academic, professional and vocational training programmes, equipping educational bodies, organisations, professionals and individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills as well as assessments, teaching, therapy and consultancy work DAS is a one stop shop.
HoneyKids Hint: Not just supporting children, but educating parents. Check out the courses available to adults.
DAS International 73 Bukit Timah Road, #05-01 Rex House, Singapore 229832 p. 6236 2555, [email protected]
Dr. Roby Marcou, stands out as the leading Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician in Singapore and South East Asia. Having recently founded Cognitive Health Consultancy International, a psychology centre providing counseling for children and adults and Cog Med, a computer based intervention for working memory development; her team of experts is ever expanding.
HoneyKids Hint: You’ll need to book an appointment well in advance.
Dr. Roby Marcou, 10 Sinaran Drive, Novena Medical Centre #10-12, Singapore, 307506 p. 6397 6637, d[email protected]
Dynamics Therapy Centre offers a full range of professional and child-friendly services psycho-educational assessments, speech therapy, and educational therapy. Dynamics also boasts a fully equipped sensory integration gym with in house occupational therapists to improve self-modulation.
HoneyKids Hint: Looking for social skills group work? Here’s your place.
Dynamics, 583 Orchard Road, Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore, 238884 –and- 896 Dunearn Road, 03-10B Sime Darby Centre, Singapore, 389472, p. 6100 9235, [email protected]
For an entire menu of one-hour individual and small group therapy sessions for children look no further than Kaleidoscope. With hundreds of children walking through their doors every week, they offer occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, counseling, art therapy, play therapy or social-emotional therapy.
HoneyKids Hint: Parlez vous Francaise? They have an in-house French speaking speech specialist, and plan to hire more!
Kaleidoscope, 207 Balestier Road, #02-01/03 Balestier Towers (Office Lobby), Singapore, 329683 p. 6256 5342, [email protected].
Mind matters psychology practice (mmpp) is reputed across Singapore for identifying and diagnosing children with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia. Their excellent team of psychologists work with parents, external therapists, and schools to ensure the appropriate goals and objectives are met with the success of the children always at the core.
HoneyKids Hint: With quirky, yet calming, centre décor, anyone will feel at ease in this environment – but beware: they are always busy!
mind matters psychology practice 1 Scotts Road, #15-02, Shaw Centre, Singapore, 228208, p. 6838 1830, [email protected]
Tree Top Therapy aims to contribute towards a positive perception of children with additional speech and language therapy needs and the services they access. Tree Top strives to provide a supportive, nurturing and trustworthy service that is rooted in principles (with inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach) that are evidence based, thus ethical.
HoneyKids Hint: One of the latest editions to the speech and language therapy scene, this is one to check out.
Tree Top Therapy, #01-01 Rutherfod Science Hub, 87, Science Park Drive, Singapore, 118260, p. 9457 7974, [email protected]
Mainstream integration, play therapy, counseling for parents as well as for children – if your family will benefit from any of the above please knock on VAPC, Von Auer Psychology Centre’s door. VAPC provides parents a team of experts and a network of options for children requiring early intervention, therapy, or special education needs support.
HoneyKids Hint: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? VAPC offers fluent German speaking therapists.
VAPC, 41 Sunset Way, #02-03 Clementi Arcade, Singapore, 597071, p 6235 9602, [email protected]
This article was contributed by HoneyKids education partner JSJ Consulting. JSJ Consulting provides international school placement advice for families relocating to or residing in Singapore.