SpeechTricks by Malar

11/05/2024

Myths vs Facts 🤔

02/05/2024

It's Better Hearing and Speech Month 💗

17/12/2023

It's been awhile since I posted 😅😅

The year 2023 has definitely been the busiest thus far. I saw an increase in patient flow and more kids being diagnosed with development disorders, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Some parents embraced the diagnosis some chose not to believe it. But trust me, acceptance is a process. The parents who embraced the diagnosis went through a series of emotions before they finally accepted it and chose to move forward and do what needs to be done. They are remarkable at it!!

And they are all an inspiration for me. Spending time with the kids and their parents had and always be something I'll cherish forever. We celebrate every milestone (there's no such thing as a small or big milestone achievement - each one is special as it comes from a ton of hardwork). I also get free hugs from my little ones, it's so heartwarming.

We saw their first physical imitation, we heard their first word, we saw them blow bubbles successfully, we supported the non-verbal kids to communicate through gestures, pointing, pictures, application in Phone, PECS. We gave them a medium to communicate and express even though it's not verbal and watched the kids being so happy when we finally understand what they want to tell. (It's precious 💞)

So dear parents, don't give up. Let's find out more information about Autism so that we can help each of them as best as we can. Take some time to read about it, ask your Child's Therapist, discuss and find out the best way to support them.

For all the parents who have worked with me this year, a huge thank you 💗
Yang hantar video, yang share their findings, kept me in the loop when something happened outside of the therapy room...

You guys rock!! 🥳🎉

Let's gear up for the next one 🎉

With love,
Ms Malar
Speech-Language Therapist 🌷

01/04/2023

31/03/2023

April is Autism Acceptance, Awareness and Advocacy Month 💙

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance month - snag this handout/poster while it’s FREE - regularly $5!

https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/product-page/autism-awareness-acceptance-advocacy-handout

27/07/2022

05/06/2022

31/05/2022

Pretty excited 😍😊

👂🏼There’s more? Yes! Part 3 of our programme in conjunction with May is World Better Hearing and Speech Month is here🗣

Join us this Saturday on 4 June 2022 with the volunteers from the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing - MASH. We’ve got storytelling sessions 📖 and leisure activities to freshen up the minds of the KDSM kids.

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👂🏼Ada lagi? Ya! Bahagian 3 untuk program sempena Mei adalah Bulan Kesedaran Pertuturan dan Pendengaran Sedunia🗣

Ayuh semua datang pada 4 Jun 2022 hari Sabtu minggu ini bersama sukarelawan daripada Persatuan Pertuturan, Bahasa & Audiologi Malaysia. Ada sesi bercerita 📖 dan aktiviti-aktiviti santai untuk mencergaskan lagi minda anak-anak KDSM.

25/05/2022

15/04/2022

Meaningful sounds?
Apa tu?

Apa-apa bunyi yang bermakna dan digunakan dengan betul dalam situasi itu.

Contoh?

⭐ Tengok kucing cakap 🫴 meow 😺
⭐ Barang jatuh cakap 🫴 oh-oh 😲
⭐ Kalau sedap cakap 🫴 mmm 😋
⭐ Kalau busuk/kotor 🫴 eeeeee 🤢
⭐ Kalau amazing cakap 🫴 wow 😃😃😃

Macam mana nak kenalkan anak kepada "meaningful sounds" dengan efektif?

Setiap kali tanya, "Kucing bunyi apa?" ❌❌❌❌

Komen:

Wow kucinggg, meow. ✅
Oh-oh, car jatuh.✅
Mmm, yummy ice-cream ✅
Eeee, busuknya/kotornya tangan adik. ✅
Wowww, cantiknya bajuu ✅

Cakap dalam ayat ya 😉

🚩 Anak-anak sepatutnya dah boleh cakap meaningful sounds umur 13-15 bulan, kalau umur 18 bulan still tak cakap lagi.

It's a delay 🚩

12/04/2022

Kenapa kita galakkan anak bermain?

🎉 Main pasir
🎉 Main air
🎉 Main kat playground
🎉 Main playdough
🎉 Makan guna tangan
🎉 Main Lego/toys
🎉 Main lompat

Sebab bukan sahaja mereka belajar berkomunikasi, tapi belajar jadi kuat, dan sedia ke arah proses persekolahan dan pembelajaran. Bukan tiba-tiba 7 tahun masuk sekolah kena belajar semua.

Tips:
😉 Tak perlu ajar ABC or 123 terlalu awal atau hanya fokus ajar ABC sahaja.
😉 Screentime kena jaga 🤳

Love this post on writing skills 🎉

29/03/2022

🗣 Being a parent is H A R D, and there is so much information out there to navigate. Today Babbling Brook Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC and I are talking about prolonged use of pacifiers, bottles, and sippy cups, which can cause more harm than good if used for too long.

🦷: While it may seem unnecessary to take care of the teeth when babies don’t have any yet, promoting proper oral health and dentition can set the stage for facial growth, making sure that there is enough room in the mouth for adult teeth in the future, and for the tongue to assume its necessary resting posture in the palate. Extended use of the pacifier and bottles can lead to poor dentition, such as malocclusions, crooked teeth and tooth decay, improper growth of the jaw, improper positioning of the tongue and more.

‼️ Here are some other things that research has shown:
-Sucking is appropriate and typical for self-soothing in infants (& for decreasing the risk of SIDS), but prolonged sucking on pacifiers & bottles can place children more at risk for speech differences.
-Prolonged bottle use can lead to nutritional deficits (such as iron deficiency)
-Prolonged pacifier use is also linked to ear infections, and allergies

✅ What can you do instead?
-Start the weaning process early! Set your family up for success by allowing a LONG transition process, this way you don’t have to go cold turkey.
-Open & straw cups can be introduced at 6 months of age. Give a little breastmilk or formula in each every day to get babies accustomed to it. Skip the sippy cups and 360’s as they promote improper drinking patterns.
-Give appropriate mouthing toys such as chewy tubes, grabbers, and tethers. Aim for the ones that can get deeper into the mouth rather than just at the front teeth to help your child practice chewing on the sides of the mouth.
-LEARN! There are a lot of wonderful family-facing resources out there for families to be PROACTIVE!
-Get support! A speech-language pathologist or occupational therapist trained in oral motor and infant feeding can help you navigate this time if you need. Never be afraid to reach out ❤️

🧠 We recognize that some neurodivergent children have strong sensory needs and routines. We encourage parents so work together with professionals to decide what is best for each individual child.