Child Developmental Services
(Learning & Behaviour)
Children with physical and developmental disabilities require a specialised approach to their care. The common conditions by our service include:
Developmental Disorders
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Specific Learning Difficulties
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Language and Communication Disorders
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Sensory Integration Disorder
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD).
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Intellectual Disability
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Challenging Behaviours
Physical Disability
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 two at-risk age groups:
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Developmental Behavioural Paediatrics Services @NUH’s Children’s Clinic on Level 4
(For children from 7 to 16 years old)
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Child Development Unit @Jurong Medical Centre on Level 2
(For children under 7 years old)
Developmental Behavioural Paediatric Services
@NUH’s Children’s Clinic 2 on Level 4
(*Services provided for children with learning and behavioural issues from 7 to 16 years old)
| Tel: |
+65 6772 6157 |
| Appointment: |
+65 6772 2002 |
| Location: |
Main Building 1, Level 4 |
| Opening hours: |
9am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays |
| Email: |
chi2@nuhs.edu.sg |
| Fax: |
+65 6776 0467 |
Comprehensive individual consultation services are provided for children from childhood through adolescence. And emphasis is placed on holistic management of children and adolescents with behavioural and learning concerns, through assessments, interventions and liaisons with schools and community resources. Services include assessment and management of the following school maladaption and or school failure:
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Learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia
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Attention Deficit Disorder and hyperactivity
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Autism Spectrum disorders
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Language and speech disorders
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Temperament difficulties or challenging behaviour
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Sleeping, eating and toileting problems
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Childhood adjustment issues
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Developmental delay
Developmental Behavioural Paediatrics Services Team
| Head & Consultant |
Dr Chong Shang Chee |
| Consultant |
Dr Jennifer Kiing |
| Consultant |
Dr Tammi Quek |
| Registrar |
Dr Anupama J Ramachandran |
| Speech Therapist |
Ebba Fernandez |
| Occupational Therapist |
Alicia Lim |
| Physiotherapist |
Loh Hsien Chih |
|
Mohammad Fauzan Maideen |
| Educational Psychologist |
Jessie Ooh |
|
Karina Chai
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Types of Assessment
The following assessments are available:
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Autism assessment
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Educational assessment
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School Adaptive Function assessment
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Neurodevelopmental assessment
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Auditory processing assessments
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Language and communication assessment
Types of Therapy
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Speech therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Physiotherapy
Types of Programmes
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Learning Support Programme
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Behavioural Counselling
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Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)
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School integration Programme (Individual education plan)
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Social skills programme
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Sensory integration programme
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Child Development Unit
@ Jurong Medical Centre (Level 2)
(*Services provided for children under 7 years old with developmental, learning or behavioural issues)
| Tel: |
+65 6665 2530/ +65 6665 2531 |
| Location: |
Jurong Medical Centre, Level 2 |
| Opening hours: |
8.30am - 5.30pm (Mon - Fri)
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays |
| Email: |
cdu@nuhs.edu.sg |
| Fax: |
+65 6665 0158 |
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.
| Head & Consultant |
Dr Chong Shang Chee |
| Consultant |
Dr Jennifer Kiing |
| Consultant |
Dr Tammi Quek |
Registrar
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Dr Anupama J Ramachandran
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| Speech Therapists |
Lee Kong Meng |
|
Mythra Mahesh |
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Cheryl Ho |
|
Joanna Sime
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|
Jess Chen |
| Occupational Therapists |
Alicia Lim |
|
Janine Tan |
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Chong Yiau Chi |
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Tajee Artap Librada |
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Khau Lip Ting
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| Physiotherapist |
Chong Hui Ngoh |
| Educational Psychologist |
Melanie Chan
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|
Zhang Guiyue
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Foo Suan Peen
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| Clinical Psychologist |
Vanessa von Auer |
| Learning Support Teacher |
Kelly Tong |
Goals
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To provide patients and their families with comprehensive assessments and support
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To establish close liaisons with schools and community resources.
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To provide parent and public education on developmental issues in children
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To build strong links with community organizations and government agencies, and act in advocacy for children with special needs
Approach
Types of Assessment
The following assessments are available:
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Autism assessment (including children on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum)
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Educational assessment (including cognitive testing, school readiness assessment)
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Neurodevelopmental assessment (evaluation of a child’s developmental weaknesses and strengths to optimize a child’s ability to learn)
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Auditory processing assessments (conducted at NUH Audiology Dept)
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Language and communication assessment
Types of Therapy
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Speech therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Physiotherapy
Types of Programmes
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Learning Support Programme
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Behavioural Counselling
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Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)
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Social skills programme
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Sensory integration programme
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Autism- specific programmes (eg. Hanen programme, social skills group)
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Parent training programmes
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 (with difficult and challenging behaviours. We also provide support for parents with autistic children, through our autism support group.
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