Speech Therapy Adventures

17/09/2025

Teachers’ Day holds extra meaning this year. Watching the children grow in such big ways has been the best gift of all—yet they’ve also surprised me with their creativity and thoughtfulness in tangible little gifts. Here's one that made me smile.

11/09/2025

🌟 Excited to wrap up another DIR Floortime 101 training with MINDS this week! 🌟

This marks the third run of DIR 101 with MINDS this year. I am in awe of how much this organisation invests in its Allied Health Professionals. With such a wide range of services—supporting children, adults, and families across different settings—it’s inspiring to see how DIR Floortime, as a transdisciplinary approach, provides a shared framework and common language for growth. This allows professionals from different disciplines to truly support clients of all ages, across the lifespan.

This batch was especially fun! The group was so engaged—actively joining the online quizzes and constantly reflecting on how to apply what they were learning in their day-to-day work. It made the training lively, interactive, and deeply meaningful.

A special thank you to Jennifer for being such a warm and welcoming host—you made me feel right at home. 💛

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10/09/2025

Keeps on getting better

03/09/2025

Last week, I had an incredible session with a young entrepreneur determined to sharpen his public speaking skills—both at work and in his church community. His energy, optimism, and drive reminded me of something powerful: we can all grow into the best version of ourselves, not just for today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow.

It’s about preparing ourselves for roles that don’t yet exist, developing skills that future challenges will demand, and becoming the person tomorrow will need. I’m excited to see how this journey unfolds—and even more excited for what this week’s session will bring.

02/07/2025

Just before the school holidays wrapped up, I had the chance to run another DIR 101 training—this time with an amazing team from AWWA.

The group included Paediatric OTs, Speech Therapists, and Physios from Early Intervention Centres and the DS-LS Programme. I loved how interactive and thoughtful they were—asking questions, reflecting on their practice, and finding connections between DIR Floortime and their own roles.

These were such rich discussions, and it’s always meaningful to be part of a group’s discovery process as they explore a relationship-based, developmental approach to therapy. 💛

18/06/2025

Hearing loss affects people of all ages and often goes unnoticed and hearing loss is more common than you think! 👂
Help is available💡

Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting 3% of Singaporeans—and over 16% of those aged above 60. Dr Goh Xueying, a Consultant at the Department of Otola...

10/06/2025

Another incredible run of DIR Floortime 101 with the amazing social work team at MINDS!

We were deeply inspired by this passionate and skilled group of professionals who serve clients across the lifespan—from children to adults, and in a wide range of settings: homes, schools, and community services. Their commitment to providing holistic, person-centered support was truly impressive.

This time, the training included real-world examples from adult clients, making the Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs) more relatable and easier to recognize in their day-to-day work. It was a powerful reminder that DIR Floortime is a universal model—supporting emotional development and connection at every age, from infants to the elderly.

It was a privilege to facilitate such meaningful discussions with a transdisciplinary team who were eager to collaborate, learn, and build a shared language to better support the people they serve.

Thank you, MINDS, for the incredible work you do and for your openness to learning a relationship-based approach.

30/05/2025

🎉 We Did It! Speech Therapy Adventures is now ICDL Accredited! 🎉

I’m incredibly proud to share that Speech Therapy Adventures has officially been awarded ICDL accreditation—and we’re the first organization in Singapore to receive this honor! 🥇

This accreditation is not just a badge—it’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the DIRFloortime® model as the heart of our practice. We underwent a rigorous process to demonstrate that everything we do—from clinical care and caregiver support to staff development and community collaboration—is firmly rooted in developmental, respectful, and neurodiversity-affirming values.

🌱 What is Floortime?
DIRFloortime® is a respectful, playful approach to addressing social communication difficulties across the spectrum. It helps children grow both socially and cognitively by meeting them where they are developmentally and guiding them toward higher-order thinking. Through meaningful interaction and shared joy, we enhance emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and problem-solving—all essential for academic and lifelong learning.

We don’t follow behaviorist models. We don’t “fix” children. We connect, honor their uniqueness, and nurture their growth—not only for children, but also for the adults and families we serve.

At Speech Therapy Adventures:
✨ We follow each child’s lead.
✨ We support parents and caregivers with authenticity and empathy.
✨ We honour each person’s unique profile—whether child or adult.
✨ We build real relationships, not just with our clients but also with the families and professionals who walk alongside us.

This same philosophy flows into how we collaborate with other professionals, community organizations, and even in how we design our programs. Respect. Connection. Growth.

🌱 With this accreditation, we are now also able to offer DIRFloortime® 201 courses locally in Singapore—empowering other professionals and organizations to bring this powerful approach to even more families.

If you’re looking for therapy that is fun, joyful, and developmentally meaningful, or if your organization is interested in hosting a Level 200 DIRFloortime® course, I’d love to connect.

📩 Reach out anytime—we’re just getting started!

12/05/2025

What’s the difference between speech, language, and communication?
Ever wondered what a Speech Therapist really looks for when working with your child? In this video, I break down the key areas we assess—speech clarity, language development, and social communication—and explain how each one plays a role in your child’s ability to connect, express, and grow.

11/05/2025

🌟 Closing Two Enriching Days of Floortime in Mandarin! 🌟

Two days of speaking (almost) non-stop Mandarin later... my brain is definitely ready for a nap — but my heart is so full! 💛

What a joy and privilege it was to teach and learn alongside such an engaged group of professionals from across China. This group brought curiosity, passion, and a growing familiarity with the developmental model — something that really stood out to me this time. In our August cohort last year, 45% were already using a developmental approach; this year, that number jumped to 58%! A steady shift is happening, and it’s exciting to see Floortime gaining ground.

Over the two days, we dived into the core pillars of Floortime: regulation, connection, and engagement. Everyone took on the challenge of crafting their own memorable phrases for each Functional Emotional Developmental Capacity (FEDC) — and their take on FEDC 1 was especially heartfelt and clever.

We even had a mini quiz to wrap up our learning on Day 2 — and not one, but two participants tied for the 3 top spots on the leaderboard! 🧠✨ This group really absorbed the material and came alive with thoughtful questions and great energy. They warmed up fast and weren’t afraid to dig deep — which made the discussions all the more meaningful.

To all who joined us: thank you for your stories, your insights, and your incredible dedication to the children and families you serve. You made these two days both impactful and fun — and I truly hope this is just the start of more shared learning, across languages, time zones, and hearts.

#早期干预 #融合教育

08/05/2025

🌸 This Mother’s Day weekend, I’ll be doing something special — teaching the second run of DIR 101 in Mandarin! 🌸

It’s been days of preparation, practice, and polishing my Mandarin speaking skills. Each time I teach this course, it feels a little different — more refined, more connected, and always more meaningful.

This round feels particularly special. I’m thrilled to have an additional guest speaker and a course facilitator joining me, making this learning experience even more engaging for our participants. It’s heartwarming to see the Mandarin-speaking community coming together to bring DIRFloortime® to families and professionals in China.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. Here’s to nurturing relationships, supporting emotional development, and growing our practice together. 💬❤️

#母亲节周末

02/05/2025

🌟 What an unforgettable Saturday! 🌟

It was truly an honour to partner with Faith Hearing and Cochlear for a powerful session on Hearing Advocacy in the Workplace—a topic that doesn’t often get the spotlight it deserves.

🎙️ We explored what it really means to thrive at work with hearing challenges. Because let’s face it—success takes two hands to clap.
✅ Yes, workplace practices must become more inclusive.
✅ And yes, individuals with hearing loss need practical tools to advocate for themselves confidently.

In this talk, we didn’t just say, “Speak up for yourself.”
We showed how—with real strategies, real disclosure frameworks, and real success stories from inspiring professionals who’ve done it themselves.

💬 The feedback? Overwhelmingly positive—with 100% of attendees saying they were extremely satisfied. We’re still soaking it in!

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to explain your hearing needs, ask for support at work, or handle tricky conversations with confidence—
✨ Then our July Hearing Advocacy Programme is for you.

📅 4 weeks.
🗣️ Real-life roleplays.
💪 Skills you can actually use.

Visit www.speechtherapyadventures.com.sg to learn more and register.

Let’s build a workplace culture where everyone is heard—and understood.