Mummies, i remember someone here mentioned abt worrying her child's speech development? There's a public forum coming up.
PUBLIC FORUM
"WHY DOESN'T MY CHILD TALK?"
Organized by: Allied Health Division, Singapore General Hospital
Presented by:
Speech Therapy Department & Neonatal and Developmental Medicine
Singapore General Hospital
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Topics:
Is My Child At Risk?
Does My Child Have Speech & Language Delay?
What Will the Speech Therapist Do?
What Can Parents Do?
Speakers : Ms Kristl Alphonso . Mr Brian So . Dr Varsha Atul Shah
Date / Time : 15th Nov 2008, Saturday (11.30am – 2.30pm)
Venue : Singapore General Hospital
Lecture Theatre
Block 7, Level 9
Outram Road, Singapore 169608
Admission Fee : $ 5 per person
SYNOPSIS:
"To communicate effectively, children must master language, the conventional code used to convey thoughts and ideas, and speech, the complex and rapid motor movements that translate such ideas into spoken words. Both language and speech are essential for sharing feelings, ideas, and information with others. Most young children acquire these communication skills effortlessly, but some experience difficulties in learning to understand and use the language they hear around them. These children have speech or language disorders, which may put them at high risk for associated learning, social, and behavioural problems" (Bishop & Leonard, 2000).
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Ms Marlyn at 6326 5859 or email :
[email protected]