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Join date: Mar 26, 2025
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Find out more about Melissa here: https://www.speechalliance.sg/about-us
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Nov 1, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Practical Tips for Parents: Helping Your Child with Social Communication Difficulties
Social communication refers to how we interact and connect with others using words, gestures, facial expressions, and body language in social situations. It also includes understanding unspoken social rules, such as taking turns in conversation or recognizing personal space. Some children may find these skills particularly challenging, which can make it difficult to join conversations, make friends, or interpret social cues. The good news is that parents can play an active role in supporting...
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Aug 28, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The Importance of Social Communication in Early Childhood Development
Social communication refers to the use of language to interact with others, share ideas, and build relationships. It goes beyond spoken...
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Jul 5, 2025 ∙ 3 min
How Long Does Speech Therapy Last?
One of the most common questions parents ask when their child begins speech therapy is, “How long will my child need therapy?” The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The duration of speech therapy can vary widely depending on several factors, including the type and severity of the speech or language issue, the child’s motivation, how involved parents are in the process, and how frequently sessions are held. Understanding what affects the length of therapy can help set realistic...
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Melissa Ong
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Passionate Speech Therapist with years of experience working with the paediatric population in communication
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