Services
Assessment
The assessment services provided include a detailed initial consultation, speech and language evaluation, social skills group, home-based care program, parent counseling, online consultation, and tele-services. These services aim to comprehensively address the needs of both children and adults during the assessment process. The initial consultation involves discussing individual needs and formulating a plan. Additionally, social skills groups, home-based care programmes, and parent counselling offer support tailored to the specific needs of the individual. Moreover, online consultation and tele-services provide convenient access to professional support, ensuring comprehensive assistance throughout the assessment.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy services encompass specialised support for individuals of all ages, addressing a wide range of speech and language challenges. For children, the focus is on developing language skills, articulation, fluency, and communication abilities essential for their development and learning. Early intervention can significantly improve a child's ability to communicate effectively. For adults, the services aim to improve communication, swallowing, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders resulting from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurological disorders. These services are typically provided by licenced speech-language pathologists, who tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is a specialized healthcare profession focused on helping people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Occupational therapists work with individuals who have physical, mental, developmental, or emotional limitations. The goal is to enable clients to engage in meaningful activities such as self-care, work, education, and leisure. Our service aims to promote independence and improve the quality of life for individuals by addressing aspects such as physical, cognitive, sensory, vestibular, and visual skills, as well as social challenges that may be impacting their ability to participate in everyday activities. Practitioners assess the individual's needs, develop personalized analysis and intervention plans with long-term goals, and help clients develop or regain skills for daily living and work.
Behavioural Therapy
Behavioural therapy offers a wide range of services to support children and adults, including individual and group therapy, social skills development, and support for daily living activities. These services are tailored to address specific behavioural challenges and enhance strengths through various forms of intervention. Additionally, behavioural therapy provides comprehensive support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more. Therapists employ evidence-based methods such as positive reinforcement, modelling, systematic desensitisation, and cognitive restructuring to address conditions. Furthermore, the therapy programmes are designed to promote independence, social engagement, and overall well-being in the short and long term by improving their overall quality of life.
Group Therapy
Group therapy services are available for both children and adults and encompass a holistic approach to address diverse needs. Our services often include tailored interventions for individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, focusing on enhancing communication, social interaction, and daily living skills through a collaborative effort involving psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and special educators. Group therapy in this setting aims to improve emotional regulation, sensory processing, and behaviour management for children and adults with special needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for their overall well-being and development.
Sensory Integration Therapy
Sensory integration therapy aims to aid in the processing of sensory input, particularly for children. Through various activities, this therapy helps in the organization and response to sensory stimuli. Additionally, it has been found to effectively promote social skills, adaptive behaviour, sensory processing, and gross and fine motor skills in children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Ultimately, it provides valuable therapeutic evidence for occupational therapy in children.
FAQs
1. What therapies do you provide at SpeakUp Centre?
We offer quite a few. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural therapy, sensory integration, and group sessions for children. If someone can’t come in, we also arrange home-based care within 3kms. Adults are included too, it isn’t just for kids.
2. Who usually takes these services?
A lot of parents bring in their kids if they notice late talking, misarticulation, stuttering, sensory concerns, motor issues, behaviour issues, or difficulty with learning. Additionally we help adults, someone recovering after a stroke, or individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, primary progressive aphasia, stuttering, individuals struggling with speech or memory. It’s for anyone who needs that extra support.
3. Do you only do face-to-face sessions?
No. Many families like visiting the centre, but some prefer online sessions because of distance or time. Both options are available, so you can choose what works best for you.
4. Is therapy the same for everyone?
Not at all. First, we do an assessment to understand the person’s needs. Then we set up a plan that’s just for them. As progress happens, we adjust. No fixed formula, every child or adult moves at their own pace.
5. Can therapy be done at home?
Yes. If you’re more comfortable at home, our therapists, whether speech, occupational, or behavior, can visit. Many families like this because kids relax more in their own space, and adults find it easier too.
Comprehensive Home Visit Services for Adults
Our home visit services offer a multidisciplinary approach by expert professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists. Tailored interventions address diverse needs, promoting well-being and functional independence in the comfort of the patient’s home.
