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Speech Therapy

Synonym(s):

The Speech Therapy Department is a specialised discipline that deals with the assessment, diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders and a range of communication disorders presenting in adults and children. These include concerns that arise in any of the following areas:

Swallowing

Difficulties in chewing/swallowing solids or liquids.

Language

Difficulty in understanding or using spoken or written messages.

Speech

Difficulty with the production and/or pronunciation of sounds.

Voice

Disorder of the voice resulting from vocal misuse or abuse.

Stuttering

Disorder of fluency where there is an interruption in the flow of speech characterised by repetition of sounds, words or by complete speech blocks.

Hearing Impairment

Speech and language difficulties associated with a hearing impairment. (Hearing impairment and Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation are provided by the Listen and Talk programme at the ENT Centre.)

Contact Information

SGH Rehabilitation Centre

Outram Community Hospital (OCH), SingHealth Tower Level 4
(65) 6321 4377
(to make or change appointment)

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