Speech Therapists assess, diagnose and manage swallowing or communication disorders stemming from various developmental and acquired health conditions. Communication disorders include disorders in language, speech, fluency, cognitive-communication, and/or voice. We work closely with patients, their families, multidisciplinary teams and community partners to achieve desirable outcomes for our patients.
Within the NUH Department of Rehabilitation, the Speech Therapy Section provides both inpatient and outpatient services. Specialised collaborative clinics with other health professionals include the Adult Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic, Paediatric Feeding Clinic and Paediatric Aerodigestive Feeding Clinic.
We also provide specialised dysphagia services such as Videofluoroscopy (VFS) and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). We incorporate dysphagia rehabilitation approaches such as Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Biofeedback and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Paediatric weaning workshops provide parents with knowledge and hands-on experience. Our communication intervention programmes feature methods like Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, Lidcombe Programme, and Smooth Speech. Additionally, we host a monthly Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.
Participating in the NUH Parkinson's Disease Support Group, our Speech Therapists contribute to providing a platform where patients and their families can connect and support each other. The group, meeting on a monthly basis on NUH premises, features speakers from various medical and allied heath disciplines presenting topics relevant to Parkinson's Disease. Talks are conducted in English, with informal translation available when possible. Pre-registration is required to facilitate necessary logistical planning.
We are also actively engaged in research activities and support professional development initiatives, including student observations, clinical attachments, volunteering opportunities within the team, and conducting professional talks and seminars.
Acquired Communications Disorders
Developmental Language Disorders
Developmental Speech Disorders
Social Communication Disorders
Swallowing and Feeding Difficulties
Stuttering
Emily GUO Principal Speech Therapist Speech Therapy Head |
Isaac SIA Senior Principal Speech Therapist |
Melisa WOOI Principal Speech Therapist |
ANG Zi Qin Senior Speech Therapist |
Siti Khairiyah JAMIL Senior Speech Therapist |
Calvin LAM Senior Speech Therapist |
Brena LIM Senior Speech Therapist |
PHUA Quan Quan Senior Speech Therapist |
Jocelyn TOK Senior Speech Therapist
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Cassia TEO Senior Speech Therapist |
Ada TOK Senior Speech Therapist |
