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At Treetop, our Speech and Language therapists like Peppa Pig too! Twinkleboost Blog published a few simple ideas using Peppa Pig such as “(…) Peppa Pig stories focus on key vocabulary that toddlers and pre schoolers are likely to come across in their daily lives.  Toddlers need to hear a word many…

Our Speech and Language therapists at Treetop are always searching for fun games that parents can use at home to target a range of language areas. This website shows 6 fun games that target children’s ability to follow directions.   Treetop Speech and Language therapy, Singapore.

Our Speech and Language therapists at Treetop are often asked about what to do in relation to echolalia. The following video explains the difference between two common behaviours and offers some insight into how/ what they contribute to children’s communication. Treetop Speech and Language therapy, Singapore.

At Treetop, we are delighted to introduce you to Sharon M. McQuain, our new Speech and Language therapist. You can read more about her here.   Treetop Speech and Language therapy, Singapore.

At Treetop, our Speech and Language therapists have recently had a few parents ask us how to encourage their toddlers to use their words instead of crying for what they want or simply pointing and making an “uh uh uh” sound. Here are some strategies to try: Try to always…

Speech and Language Therapists in Singapore are often asked how to facilitate children’s development of oral language. The following article provides wonderful advice on how to further develop little one’s oral language in a positive and nurturing manner. (…) Understand that every child’s language or dialect is worthy of respect…

Speech and Language therapists in Singapore are often asked to provide tips on how to improve children’s listening skills. The following article, written by Amanda Baxter, an I CAN Communication Advisor, provides some top tips. (…) Top tips for developing a child’s listening skills Make sure you speak to your…

Speech and language therapists in Singapore are often asked about how multilingual children settle in at school, especially when the language used at school is different from the language (s) used at home. The following article provides information around this subject: (…) In this article written for Colorín Colorado, Dr. Lindsey…

A very interesting take on language and maths from here. (…) Results – Example Participant Quotes “Students are excited about building their vocabulary! They love demonstrating new concepts and what they have learned…” “This child comes from a home where English is never spoken and yet he spent over half…

(…) Strategies to Support Language Development and Learning Recognize the capacities of infants and toddlers to understand language and communicate using gestures, facial expressions, sounds, and words. Identify language delay early in a child’s life so that the child and family receive support in developing language skills. Follow DeHouwer’s (1999)…