Everything you need to know about speech therapy at Speech Matters. If your question is not answered here, please call, WhatsApp, or email us — we are always happy to help.
Getting Started
No. You can contact Speech Matters directly and book an appointment without a referral. We accept self-referrals from parents, individuals, and caregivers.
If you are concerned about your child's speech or language development, trust your instincts and seek an assessment early. Common signs include not meeting speech milestones, unclear speech, limited vocabulary, or difficulty following instructions.
Duration varies depending on the individual. Some children make rapid progress in a few months; others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will give you a realistic expectation after the initial assessment.
The first appointment is usually an assessment session. Your therapist will take a detailed history, conduct standardised tests, observe interaction, and discuss their findings. A written report follows within 2–3 weeks.
Yes — and we encourage it. For Hanen-based therapy especially, parent involvement is central to the approach. You will learn strategies to support your child's communication at home between sessions.
We see clients from infancy through to adults of any age. Our paediatric team works with children from birth to secondary school age. Our adult team sees adults of all ages, including elderly patients.
Practical Questions
Our main clinic is at 15 Scotts Road, #09-11 Thong Teck Building, Singapore 228218 (Newton MRT). We also have clinics at Farrer Road (near Farrer Road MRT) and East Coast Road. Home visits and tele-therapy are also available.
Yes. We have offered tele-therapy since 2006 — before it became common practice. Online sessions are effective for many conditions and are available for clients within Singapore and overseas.
Yes. Speech Matters is an approved Baby Bonus Child Development Account (CDA) merchant. CDA funds can be used directly for therapy sessions and assessments for eligible children.
We are recognised by a number of major insurance providers. We provide official invoices and clinical reports for all sessions to support your insurance claims. Please check with your insurer on your specific policy coverage.
Our team provides therapy in English, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, and Hainanese. Please let us know your language preference when booking.
Simply call us on +65 9627 5189, send a WhatsApp message, or email info@speechmatters.com.sg. We aim to respond within one working day and will guide you through the booking process.
About the Therapy
The Hanen Programme is a family of internationally recognised, evidence-based programmes for parents of young children with language delays. Our paediatric team is certified in It Takes Two to Talk (for language delay) and More Than Words (for autism). These programmes teach parents to become their child's primary language facilitator.
Yes. We have extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We use a range of evidence-based approaches including Hanen More Than Words, Floortime/DIR, PECS, and AAC, all carefully tailored to each child's individual profile and needs.
We provide comprehensive aphasia rehabilitation for stroke survivors. This includes speech and language therapy to rebuild communication abilities, as well as support for families on how to communicate effectively with their loved one. Home visits are available for those who cannot travel.
FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and VFSS (Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study) are instrumental assessments of swallowing function. They are used when standard clinical assessment is not sufficient to determine the cause or severity of a swallowing problem. We can arrange both types of assessment.
Yes. We offer home visits for both children and adults. This is particularly beneficial for adults with limited mobility, stroke survivors, and elderly patients. Home visits are also useful for children who are more comfortable in their familiar environment.
We are here to listen, answer your questions, and guide you to the right next step. No question is too small.
One of Singapore's most experienced speech therapy practices. AHPC-registered, Hanen-certified. Serving children and adults since 2006.
Baby Bonus CDA Approved Merchant