Loh Hsien Chih
Mohammad Fauzan Maideen
Chong Hui Ngoh
Educational Psychologist :
Jessie Ooh
Karina Chai
Nah Yong Hwee
Clinical Psychologist :
Vanessa von Auer
Learning Support Teacher :
Kelly Tong
Children with physical and developmental disabilities require a specialised approach to their care. The common conditions by our service include:
Developmental Disorders
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Specific Learning Difficulties
Language and Communication Disorders
Sensory Integration Disorder
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD).
Intellectual Disability
Challenging Behaviours
Physical Disability
Cerebral Palsy
Global Developmental
Who is eligible?
Children from birth to 18 years with developmental or physical disabilities may be considered for our services. The services we have are streamlined to comprehensively cover 2 at-risk age groups:
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics Services @NUH – Birth to 18 years of age
Child Development Unit @ Jurong Polyclinic – Preschool to 7 years of age
A. Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics Services @NUH
Comprehensive individual consultation services are provided for children from early childhood through adolescence. And emphasis is placed on understanding and amplifying the strengths of the child, as well as evaluating and managing areas of concern. Services include assessment and management of the full range of behavioural and developmental issues:
School maladaption and or school failure
Learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia
Attention Deficit Disorder and hyperactivity
Autism Spectrum disorders
Language and speech disorders
Temperament difficulties or challenging behaviour
Sleeping, eating and toileting problems
Childhood adjustment issues
Developmental delay
Developmental follow-up for premature babies and children with chronic diseases
School integration Programme (Individual education plan)
Social skills programme
Sensory integration programme
COGMED attention and memory training programme
Dr Rosebeth Marcou heads the COGMED Working Memory Training Programme. This is a computer-based training programme for individuals aged 4 years and above who experience difficulties with attention and working memory. COGMED is a highly effective and research-supported programme has been shown to fundamentally change the way a child or adolescent copes with educational and "real life" demands.
When making appointments, ask for the Child Development Doctor at : (65) 6772 2002.
Parents interested in the COGMED programme can contact us at cogmed@nuh.com.sg. You will hear from us within 48 hours.
B. Child Development Unit @Jurong Polyclinic
The Child Development Unit (CDU) is a multi-disciplinary service comprising paediatricians as well as allied professionals. At the CDU, we provide patients and their families with a family-centred and community-based approach to assessment and treatment of these conditions.
To provide patients and their families with necessary treatment.
To link parents to community resources.
To increase parent education and public awareness of developmental disorders.
To build strong links with community organizations and government agencies.
Approach
To adopt a multi-disciplinary approach in order to manage and care for children with developmental and physical disabilities.
Types of Assessment
The following assessments are available:
Autism assessment (including children on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum)
Educational assessment (including cognitive testing, school readiness assessment)
Neurodevelopmental assessment (evaluation of a child’s developmental weaknesses and strengths to optimize a child’s ability to learn)
Auditory processing assessments (conducted at NUH Audiology Dept)
Language and communication assessment
Types of Therapy
Speech therapy
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Types of Programmes
Learning Support Programme
Behavioural Counselling
Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)
School integration Programme (Individual education plan)
Social skills programme
Sensory integration programme
Community and Education
Our team of doctors and allied professionals are active in giving public education talks. We work closely with child psychiatrists in managing children and teenagers with difficult and challenging behaviours. We also provide support for parents with autistic children, through our autism support group.
Appointments and Referrals
Appointments may be obtained from NUH appointment line or the CDU appointment line.
When making appointments, ask for the Child Development Doctor at : (65) 6772 2002 (NUH) or (65) 6665 2530 (CDU).
