📍 15 Scotts Road, #09-11 (15 Scotts), Singapore 228218
Est. February 2006 · Singapore
Built on Two Decades
of Trust
Speech Matters was founded with one belief: every person deserves access to the highest standard of evidence-based speech therapy, delivered by experienced therapists with genuine warmth.
Our Founder
Dr Phua Sin Yong
Founder & Lead Speech-Language Therapist
Sin Yong founded Speech Matters in 2006 following her return to Singapore after completing her studies as a Public Service Commission (PSC) Overseas Merit Scholar. Her vision was clear: to create a practice where clinical rigour and genuine human warmth existed together.
She is an Adjunct Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, an international conference speaker, and an active contributor to the advancement of speech therapy practice across Asia-Pacific.
Under her leadership, Speech Matters has grown into one of Singapore’s most trusted practices, serving over 2,000 individuals and families across paediatric and adult populations.
PSC
PSC Overseas Merit ScholarPublic Service Commission, Singapore
AHPC
AHPC-RegisteredAllied Health Professions Council of Singapore
HAN
Hanen CertifiedIt Takes Two to Talk
PhD
PhD LevelDoctoral qualification in Speech-Language Pathology
ADJ
Adjunct ProfessorThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
SPK
International Speaker and InstructorPresenting at conferences across Asia-Pacific
“I wanted to create a practice where evidence and warmth existed together — where families are supported, achieve outcomes, not just processed.”
Sin Yong · Founder, Speech Matters
What this means for you
✓Your therapist has been trained to the highest international standard
✓Treatment decisions are always based on the latest clinical evidence
✓Progress is reviewed regularly and plans adjusted as needed
✓Families are involved at every step — you are never on the outside
✓Sin Yong is personally involved in the clinical direction of every case
Our Team
A Team of Specialists You Can Trust
Every therapist at Speech Matters meets the same high standard: AHPC-registered, Masters-qualified, and committed to evidence-based, family-centred practice.
Meet the Team
Your Therapists
Our AHPC-registered therapists bring specialist expertise across paediatric and adult speech therapy. Every therapist is warm, patient, and deeply committed to your goals. Please contact us to discuss which therapist is the best match for your needs.
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SinYong
Dr Phua Sin Yong
Founder & Lead Therapist
Paediatric & Adult
AHPC
30+ years
PhD · AHPC · Hanen
PaediatricAdultAutismAphasiaVoiceSwallowing
As founder of Speech Matters, Sin Yong brings over twenty years of clinical leadership to every aspect of the practice. A PSC Overseas Merit Scholar and Adjunct Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, she has shaped the clinical direction and standards of Speech Matters since 2006. Prior to this, she was the head of department at a local tertiary hospital and also gained clinical experience while practicing in major hospitals in Sydney. Her practice spans the full range of paediatric and adult conditions, with particular depth in autism, swallowing disorders, voice, and adult aphasia. Families who have worked with Sin Yong consistently describe her as rigorous, warm, and deeply invested in outcomes that last beyond the clinic.
Serene
Serene Lau
Senior Speech-Language Therapist
Paediatric Specialist
AHPC
24+ years
BSc · AHPC · Hanen · TEACCH
PaediatricSpeech DelayAutism (ASD)PECS & Early Communication
Serene brings more than two decades of specialist paediatric experience, with particular expertise in early communication and autism spectrum disorder. She is both Hanen-certified and trained in TEACCH — a structured teaching approach widely used for children with ASD — giving her an unusually broad clinical toolkit. Parents often remark on her ability to quickly build rapport with children who are reluctant or anxious, and her skill in translating clinical strategies into practical, sustainable routines for the whole family.
Yanni
Yang Yanni
Senior Speech-Language Therapist
Adult Specialist
AHPC
12+ years
Masters · AHPC
AdultStroke & AphasiaDysphagiaCognitive-CommunicationParkison'sBrain InjuryLiteracy & Social Communication
With over twelve years of specialist experience in adult neurological rehabilitation, Yanni works extensively with stroke survivors, individuals with progressive neurological conditions, and adults navigating swallowing and communication difficulties. Her clinical work is grounded in the latest evidence in aphasia rehabilitation and dysphagia management, including instrumental swallowing assessment. Families describe her approach as calm, thorough, and reassuring — particularly valued when working with elderly patients and their caregivers. Yanni also enjoys working with students who have difficulties with literacy or social communication. Yanni is an accredited clinical supervisor for the local university programmes.
Jasmine
Jasmine Yeow
Senior Speech-Language Therapist
Paediatric Specialist
AHPC
12+ years
Masters · AHPC · Hanen
PaediatricAutism (ASD)Special NeedsSpeech & Language DelayPlay-Based TherapyLearn to PlayFloorTimeNDT
Jasmine specialises in children with autism spectrum disorder and significant speech delay, with a strong foundation in play-based intervention. She holds a number of relevant certifications - which have equipped her with the skills and knowledge to help children with speech and language delay. She often employs Floortime and the Learn to Play approach — which are structured, evidence-based programmes that builds the play skills children need as a foundation for communication and social development. She meets children exactly where they are, building trust and connection before introducing any formal therapeutic demands. Families describe her sessions as joyful and purposeful in equal measure.
Yuhui
Wong Yuhui
Senior Speech-Language Therapist
Paediatric Specialist
AHPC
10+ years
Masters · AHPC · Hanen
PaediatricAutism (ASD)Speech & Language DelayEarly InterventionPlay-Based TherapyLearn to PlayFloorTime
Yuhui works with young children with autism and speech delay, with a particular focus on early intervention — the period when therapy has the greatest long-term impact. Certified in the Learn to Play, Hanen, and FloorTime approaches, she uses structured play to develop the foundational skills that underpin communication: attention, imitation, symbolic thinking, and joint engagement. She works closely with parents throughout, equipping them with the confidence and strategies to continue progress between sessions and in everyday life. Parents' feedback often reflect their appreciation of fun and stress-less sessions.
Emily
Emily Ong
Speech-Language Therapist
Paediatric Specialist
AHPC
4 years
BSc (Hons) · AHPC · Hanen
PaediatricSpeech & Language DelayPlay-Based TherapyFloorTimeLearn to PlayAutism (ASD)NDTLiteracyStroke & AphasiaDysphagia
Emily specialises in children with language delay, and communication difficulties. She is Hanen-certified and works closely with parents to build strategies that fit naturally into daily family life. She has particular experience supporting children across the early intervention and pre-school years, and collaborates closely with early intervention centres and MOE schools to ensure consistent support across settings. Emily worked in a hospital setting in Australia prior to moving to Singapore. She also enjoys working with adults and seniors with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Our Standards
What Makes Our Team Different
Choosing a speech therapist is an important decision. We want you to understand exactly what qualifications and standards you should expect — and what Speech Matters delivers.
If you have any questions about a specific therapist’s qualifications or experience, please ask us directly. We are always happy to match you with the right person for your situation.
AHPC Registration
Every Speech Matters therapist is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of Singapore (AHPC). AHPC registration is the gold standard for allied health in Singapore — it requires degree-level qualifications, supervised clinical practice, and ongoing professional development. You can verify any therapist's registration at the AHPC website.
Hanen and FloorTime Certification
Our paediatric team holds Hanen certification — a rigorous, internationally recognised qualification in family-centred language intervention. Hanen-certified therapists have demonstrated competency in It Takes Two to Talk (for language delay) and More Than Words (for autism). Together with FloorTime certification, our therapists are able to select the best approaches to support children with the communication development.
Qualifications
All Speech Matters therapists hold a minimum of a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university. Several hold additional postgraduate specialisation in areas such as dysphagia, autism, and adult neurological rehabilitation.
Continuing Education
Our therapists attend national and international conferences, maintain continuing professional development (CPD) hours as required by AHPC, and participate in regular clinical supervision and case review. We do not stand still.
Clinical Supervision
All therapists, regardless of experience level, participate in regular clinical supervision. This ensures consistent quality of care across every client, every session, at every level of seniority.
Our Track Record
What We Have Achieved
These are not aspirations. They are the results of two decades of consistent, evidence-based clinical practice in Singapore.
2,000+
Families helped
Over two thousand individuals and families in Singapore have received therapy at Speech Matters since we opened.
Hanen
Certified
Our paediatric team holds Hanen certification — one of the most rigorous international qualifications in family-centred language therapy. Very few Singapore practices hold this.
Baby Bonus
CDA Approved
Speech Matters is an approved Baby Bonus Child Development Account merchant — recognition of our standing as a trusted healthcare provider.
School
Outreach
We have delivered speech therapy outreach to MOE mainstream and international SPED schools across Singapore. We understand the school environment and work closely with educators.
Tele-Therapy
Pioneers
We offered tele-therapy long before it became common practice — giving us over a decade of experience in delivering effective online speech therapy.
Best in
Singapore 2024
Recognised as one of Singapore's leading speech therapy practices in the 2024 Best in Singapore awards.
What We Stand For
Our Values
These are the three commitments that guide every decision we make, every session we deliver, every family we work with.
Evidence-Based Practice
We use only approaches that have been proven to work through rigorous clinical research. Every therapy technique is grounded in the latest international evidence — not trends or guesswork. When we recommend something, we can tell you why.
Partnership With Families
Therapy works best when families are fully involved. We share strategies, explain our reasoning, and make sure parents and caregivers feel confident and equipped. You will never be on the outside looking in.
Individualised Care
No two people are the same. Every child or adult receives a plan built around their unique strengths, challenges, goals, and family circumstances. We do not run cookie-cutter programmes. Ever.
How We Work
Evidence-Based Methods, Tailored to Every Individual
Our approach is built on decades of clinical research and real-world experience across Singapore. We use internationally recognised therapeutic frameworks, but always adapt them to the individual.
We never prescribe a fixed programme. Every assessment, every session, every goal is built around that person and their family — not a template.
Hanen It Takes Two to TalkMore Than Words (Autism)Floortime / DIRPECSAACNDTAphasia RehabilitationFEES & VFSSVoice TherapyFluency Therapy (Lidcombe)Cognitive-CommunicationSocial Thinking
Ready to Take the First Step?
We are here to listen, answer your questions, and guide you to the right next step. No question is too small.
Speech Matters
Singapore · Est. 2006
One of Singapore's most experienced speech therapy practices.
Baby Bonus CDA Approved Merchant
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15 Scotts Road, #09-11 (15 Scotts), Singapore 228218
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