Special Education
- What is Special Education in Early Intervention?
- Who can benefit from Special Education?
Children with:
- Developmental delays
- Learning difficulties
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Speech and language delays
- Intellectual disabilities
- Attention and behavioural challenges
- What are the goals of Special Education in early years?
- Develop pre-academic and early learning skills
- Support communication and language development
- Improve attention, memory, and problem-solving
- Encourage social interaction and play skills
- Prepare children for school readiness and independence
- What happens in a Speech Therapy session?
Therapists use play-based activities, stories, games, visual aids, and interactive tasks to make learning enjoyable. Sessions are tailored to the child’s age, needs, and developmental level.
- How does Speech Therapy support school readiness?
By improving listening, attention, following instructions, vocabulary, and conversation skills, speech therapy prepares children for classroom learning and peer interaction.
- How long does it take to see progress?
Progress depends on the child’s specific needs and consistency of therapy. Some children may improve within months, while others may need longer-term support.
- What role do parents and caregivers play?
Parents are active partners. Therapists guide them on daily communication strategies—like modelling words, reading together, and encouraging conversations at home—to support faster progress.
- Is Speech Therapy only about talking?
No. Speech therapy also helps with non-verbal communication, social skills, feeding/swallowing difficulties, and alternative communication systems when needed.