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Private Speech Therapy in Singapore: Empowering Your Child’s Voice at Home and School
Helping your child find their voice while they are still young is a key part of their growth. We know you want to see them gain confidence as they learn to speak and share their thoughts. At Speech Alliance, we offer private speech therapy that fits into your child’s daily life!
With our fully mobile service, we provide speech therapy at home or in school, supporting families in a calm and safe environment. From there, we guide you and your child with personalised strategies to gradually improve their interaction and communication over time.
Why Choose Private Speech Therapy for Your Child
Finding the right path for your child starts with a choice that fits your real life. You need a plan that works for your home and your schedule. Private speech therapy allows sessions to be tailored to your child’s needs and your family’s routine. It also offers shorter or no wait lists, along with more flexible scheduling.
The Convenience of Home-Based and School-Based Intervention
Empowering Skills in Familiar Environments
Collaborative Care: Partnering with Parents, Teachers and Schools
Comprehensive Speech and Language Services
(18 Months to 18 Years)
Each child is unique and learns in their own way. At Speech Alliance, we never use the same plan for every child because we don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Our team builds a path that fits your child’s own needs.
Early Language Stimulation (Late Talkers and Toddlers)
For our littlest ones, we celebrate their first words and help them find ways to express themselves through play. We also empower parents with practical strategies to support their child’s language development at home.
Focus areas include:
Fostering social interaction
Supporting communication using a multimodal approach (e.g., signs, gestures, pictures, and words)
Improving language understanding
Coaching parents to carry over strategies into daily routines
Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation and Phonology)
We support children in developing clear speech sound production through fun, engaging activities.
Focus areas include:
Correcting speech sound errors
Practising sounds across the speech hierarchy (from sounds to words, sentences, and conversation)
Social Communication and Play Skills
We teach children the ‘unspoken rules’ of play, helping them feel confident in groups.
Focus areas include:
Taking turns and sharing
Playing cooperatively with peers
Understanding facial cues and gestures
School-Age Language and Literacy Support
For school-aged children, the ability to communicate effectively is the cornerstone of both academic success and social belonging. We provide dedicated support for school-age children with speech, language, and literacy needs that may be impacting their classroom participation or self-esteem.
Focus areas may include:
Phonological awareness and letter sound knowledge
Reading comprehension
Expressing ideas through speaking or writing
Executive function
Support for Autism, GDD and ADHD
We provide a safe, supportive environment for children with Autism, GDD, or ADHD. Our team tailors activities and strategies to each child’s individual needs.
Focus areas include:
Building routines
Developing social skills and interactions
Improving engagement and connection
Meet Our Team of Skilled and Caring Therapists
You deserve a team that brings both heart and high-level training to your child. At Speech Alliance, we follow Singapore’s highest standards to ensure your family gets safe and efficient care. We are proud to have Melissa and Charmaine leading your child’s journey with warmth, fun and focus.
AHPC-registered pathologists
All our therapists are AHPC-registered, meaning they meet Singapore’s legal and professional requirements. This ensures your child receives care that is safe, ethical, and competent. Clear standards guide every decision, so you can trust your child is in the right hands.
Melissa
Melissa co-founded Speech Alliance and brings years of experience helping children develop confident communication skills. She earned her Master of Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Sydney.
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Paediatric speech and language development across hospitals, clinics, schools and homes
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Coaching caregivers and teachers with practical, day-to-day strategies
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Supporting bilingual families in English and Mandarin
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Completed specialised courses including Hanen programs (More than Words, Talkability), DIR Floortime, training in Natural Language Acquisition (Meaningful Speech), Lindamood-Bell programs and supporting executive function
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Provides clinical supervision and empowers other speech therapists
Charmaine
Charmaine co-founded Speech Alliance with a love for play-based learning. She earned her Master of Speech Pathology from Flinders University.
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Delivers individual and group therapy for children and teens with developmental challenges
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Guides and coaches parents and teachers with practical tips to support learning
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Designs playful, engaging sessions that motivate children
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Completed courses include Hanen programs (More Than Words, Talkability, and Learning Language and Loving It), DIR Floortime, training in Natural Language Acquisition (Meaningful Speech), Apraxia management, and supporting executive function.
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Fluent in English and Mandarin, with some proficiency in Teochew
Experience Across Hospitals and Private Settings
Our team has spent years working in hospitals, schools, and private clinics across Singapore. This means they have seen many types of challenges and know how to adapt therapy to each child. They understand local health systems and school expectations, giving them the tools to handle even tricky speech issues confidently.
Client-Centred Approach
Speech Alliance started with one simple idea: the child and family come first. Our founders believe therapy should be engaging, not a chore. We see what your child enjoys and what your family needs to thrive. Every goal we set is meaningful and fits naturally into your daily life.
The Speech Alliance Process: From Assessment to Breakthrough
We want your child to feel seen and heard from the very first day. That's why we build a clear map for your child’s growth that fits your real life. We focus on what makes your child unique so that every win feels like a true breakthrough.
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Initial Consultation and Case History
We start by listening to your story and understanding your child’s daily life. This sets the stage for effective therapy. At this stage, we:
Review your child’s communication history and routines
Ask about family goals and school needs
Observe interactions with parents, siblings, and peers
Note strengths and areas that need support
Discuss initial questions and expectations with you
Formal and Informal Clinical Assessments
Assessments give us a more in depth picture of your child's language abilities. Depending on your child's presentation we choose either to use formal or informal assessments and observations.
Conduct standardised tests for speech, language, and literacy
Observe play and everyday interactions for natural behaviours
Gather parent and teacher feedback to understand real-life skills
Analyse patterns in speech, understanding, and social use
Identify areas to prioritise in therapy
Therapy Goals
Every child receives a plan tailored to their needs and daily life. While we do not provide formal Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), we develop personalised therapy goals that are realistic, measurable, and meaningful, and can support your child’s learning at home and in school. We also work with families and schools where needed to support children with existing individualised education plans. Our process includes:
Setting short- and long-term goals with families
Choosing therapy techniques that match your child’s learning style
Using familiar activities, toys, and routines to teach skills
Tracking progress step by step to adjust goals as needed
Ensuring goals link to school, home and social activities
Ongoing Caregiver Training and Coaching
Parents are a child’s first teachers. We believe in empowering caregivers through training so they can effectively support their child’s communication development and help generalise these skills into everyday routines.
Practical strategies to practise at home
Video demonstrations or live guidance during sessions
Tips for managing daily routines and challenges
Regular updates on progress and next steps
Support for teachers and caregivers to reinforce skills
Supporting Transitions: From Preschool to Primary Schools
We help bridge the gap by supporting your child in developing communication skills for school readiness. Our team can also collaborate with teachers to better support your child’s transition and adjustment to a new school.
Collaboration with teachers to ensure strategies are carried over during classroom learning
Adjusting therapy goals to meet school expectations
Preparing children for new routines and social situations
Coaching parents on how to support learning during transitions
Build Your Child’s Skills and Confidence with Speech Alliance
Helping your child grow is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Speech Alliance focuses on building a strong foundation for their voice in the places they feel safest. By bringing care to your home or school in Singapore, we make learning a natural part of daily life. Contact our team to start your child’s speech journey today!
Frequently Asked Questions
"Since Bella started receiving help from Teacher Melissa, she has made remarkable progress. At first, her speech was unclear, and almost only her parents could understand her. But later, her pronunciation improved significantly, and family and friends now say they can completely understand what Bella is saying. This truly brings us great comfort. Teacher Melissa uses fun games, small toys, and tailors her lessons to Bella's interests, so Bella looks forward to her classes with Melissa and has never resisted attending. I highly recommend the patient and professional Teacher Melissa! 👍👍"
Bella's Parents