Speech and language therapy focuses on supporting children with one of the most important skills we develop as humans; communication. They help a child to attach meaning to language, and to express themselves effectively in order to understand, and be understood by, others. A speech therapist may also be trained to help a child who struggles with the physical task of eating.

A speech therapist can assess for, diagnose, and treat a wide range of communication differences. They can also provide information, and training, in alternative forms of communication (AAC) when a child is physically unable to produce speech that matches their understanding of language.

We Help Children With

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Receptive language and listening skills

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Language processing

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Articulation and phonology

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Social/pragmatic language skills

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Fluency

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Feeding and eating

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Literacy skills

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Alternative forms of communication such as AAC

What does Speech and Language Therapy support look like?

We start with a comprehensive assessment based on the information received from home, school, the child, and other professionals. This may include a combination of formal testing and informal assessment that is based on fun, natural, and engaging activities. Support may include:

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An individualised therapy program – this includes a plan of action with clearly stated goals.

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Assessment for alternative forms of communication, if a child’s speech is late to emerge, not emerging or is not always available to them.

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Education and support for picky eating, oral sensory or oral-motor challenges

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Working closely with caregivers to ensure communication goals are carried over into the home environment

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Support for children struggling with literacy skills in school

Speech & Language Therapists

Charisse Evangelista
- 17 Years Experience -

Isabel Tan
- 22 Years Experience -

Margaret Shaw
- 18 Years Experience -

Alia Contractor
- 24 Years Experience -

Isabel (Liza) Baccay
- 24 Years Experience -

Debbie Tan
- 3 Years Experience -

Anika Burrowes
- 6 Years Experience -

Why Choose Us?

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Kaleidoscope’s
Approach

Child-led

Family-focused

Strength-based

Testimonials

Hear what our happy parents and children are saying about us.

All Testimonials

Catherine Hu, Mother of Kayler Kwek

I’m elated to share that the therapy sessions had helped my child make vast improvement in his speech…

Conor's Mom

Kaleidoscope was a safe and supportive environment for my family, to get started with the speech therapy for my little one…

Fees start at $190+ (per session)

To find out more about our therapy fees, click on the button to contact us, or to download our price chart.

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Early Intervention Program

Occupational Therapy

Psychology & Counselling

Physiotherapy

Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Clinical Lead for Language and Literacy

Charisse Evangelista

I am Charisse, a Speech and Language Therapist from the Philippines. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology from the University of the Philippines Manila in 2004. In the same year I began practicing in private therapy clinics and special education preschools where I had a wonderful journey with different clients and their families who along the way had touched my heart deeply.

My passion lies in working with pre-school and school age children to help them maximize their learning potential and support them in their academic and social needs. I am a firm believer that each child is created uniquely with their own sets of limitations and gifts. While these can't be changed, focusing on limitations will only put them in boxes but exploring their gifts will open countless doors.

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Isabel Tan Cjinh Ping

I am a creative pediatric Speech and Language Therapist from Singapore. I attended the University of Queensland in Australia where I completed a Bachelors of Speech Pathology in 1999.

In the earlier part of my career, I worked in NUH, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Child Guidance Clinic. After that, I worked in a local school for children with special needs for ten years. Currently, in Kaleidoscope, I aim to help children to be better communicators and focus on enabling children to have sufficient language skills to meet their communication and academic needs.

I have a special interest in working with school-aged children and guiding them in closing the gaps they may have in their language and communication. I believe that rapport is crucial between a therapist and a child and I do my utmost to ensure there is a lot of laughter in my sessions!

Senior Speech & Language Therapist,
Clinical lead for Early Communication & AAC

Margaret Shaw

Hi, my name is Margaret. I’m a Speech and Language Therapist from London, England. I qualified in 2003 with a BSc in Speech Sciences from University College London.

I spent 10 years in the National Health Service before moving to Singapore in 2014 to work in a private paediatric clinic.
What I love most about being a speech therapist are the times I see or hear a child do or say something for the first time. It’s amazing to see the child’s reaction as well as their parents’ delight.

My experience in the UK was with pre-school and school aged children in special schools, mainstream schools, community clinics and a child development centre. I worked with children with speech and language delay and those with a variety of complex needs including global developmental delay, autistic spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Alia Contractor

I am a Speech and Language Therapist and a hands on mother of three.

I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 1999 from the UK followed by an MSc in Audiology (Hearing Sciences) and a further qualification in Clinical Audiology.

I started my career with the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and have worked in various healthcare settings, schools (mainstream/special needs), early years development centres and client homes.

Since then I have lived and worked in several countries around the world.I am experienced at working with all ages from very young children to the elderly; however I believe my true calling is working with children and helping them overcome their communication difficulties so that they can fully access all the opportunities life offers.

I believe that each child is unique, with their individual set of abilities, challenges, personalities, preferences and rates of development.

I celebrate this uniqueness and tailor my therapy in order to accommodate individual differences and maximise their potential. I believe in making the sessions fun, creative and engaging, while delivering structured and evidence based treatment.

My approach is flexible, compassionate, positive and inclusive. I am experienced at working both individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. I strongly believe that a child's progress is optimized by involving carers, family members and other professionals and educators in the child’s life.

Having grown up in a bilingual environment myself, I am well aware of the intricacies of children growing up with multiple languages.

I am experienced at working with children with a wide range of speech and language delays/disorders, specific language impairment, phonological delay/disorder, stammering, voice disorders, attention deficit, selective mutism, autism spectrum disorder,hearing difficulties, learning difficulties, rare genetic syndromes and other difficulties.

I cherish the energy, unpredictability and humour children bring into our lives! Having two daughters and a son myself I am well aware of the mechanics of little people and how to help them get the best out of themselves. Childhood is an incredible journey sometimes, a bit challenging but always interesting and I feel truly blessed to be able to share this with so many children.

Senior Speech & Language Therapist,
Clinical lead for Speech & Fluency

Isabel (Liza) Baccay

I am a speech and language therapist with over 27 years of clinical experience, yet I still look for the “gleam in the eye” and those a-ha moments when a child revels in the discovery of something new. It is truly magical.

I have a special interest in language development, speech sound difficulties and social language development. I recognise the importance of sensory processing in the development of gestures, understanding of language and in speech, thus I am working towards my certification in sensory integration.

I enjoy working with families and I thoroughly enjoy having them in the SLT sessions.

See you around Kaleidoscope!

Speech & Language Therapist

Debbie Tan Wei Xiang

I am a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with a Master of Speech and Language Pathology for the University of Sydney.

Prior to becoming a speech therapist, I completed a diploma in Early childhood education and gained several years of experience working with children with varying needs.

My experience from working with young children enables me to create a fun learning environment during therapy.

Having the passion for engaging children of all ages in learning and development, I strive in using a family-centered approach to provide therapy holistically to my young clients.

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Yang Huilin

I am a senior English and Mandarin-speaking speech therapist and I graduated from the University of Sydney, where I completed a Bachelors of Applied Sciences (Speech Pathology) (Honours) in 2008.

I have experience working with children and adults and some of their conditions include speech and/or language delay, stuttering and voice disorders.

I have provided individual and group therapy for preschoolers, school-aged children and adolescents who have developmental delays or special needs in schools, clinics and within their homes.

I have also conducted assessments and therapy sessions (both individual and group) in clinics and schools in New South Wales, Australia. Prior to joining Kaleidoscope, I also provided therapy services to the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC) at Fei Yue Community Services.

My areas of interest are stuttering, literacy and developing communication skills through play.

Speech & Language Therapist

Anika Burrowes

I’m Anika and I’m a Speech and Language Therapist from the UK. I completed an undergraduate degree in Language, Literacy and Communication at The University of Manchester before qualifying in 2016 with a postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Sciences at University College London. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK and the Allied Healthcare Professions Council in Singapore.

I worked for 3 years in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK with children of pre-school and school age with speech sound difficulties, language difficulties and social communication needs. I also worked with children with specific diagnoses including Global Developmental Delay and Autism. I have experience in providing therapy in clinics, educational settings, at home and through teletherapy.

Catherine Hu, Mother of Kayler Kwek (2 years old)

I’m elated to share that the therapy sessions had helped my child make vast improvement in his speech within a short span of 2 months. Am very grateful to my therapist, Isabel Tan. Her expertise in identifying and understanding the child’s needs help in curating the right activity for each session. My child is also very comfortable with her since Day 1 of the session!

Conor's mom

Kaleidoscope was a safe and supportive environment for my family, to get started with the speech therapy for my little one. From day one, they were open, supportive, and helpful in everything they could. Anika is super experienced and kind, she loves to help the whole family and of course, the child.

I'm super grateful to have her in our team

We Help Children With

What does Speech and Language Therapy support look like?

Speech & Language Therapists

Charisse Evangelista- 17 Years Experience -

Isabel Tan- 22 Years Experience -

Margaret Shaw- 18 Years Experience -

Alia Contractor- 24 Years Experience -

Isabel (Liza) Baccay- 24 Years Experience -

Debbie Tan- 3 Years Experience -

Anika Burrowes- 6 Years Experience -

Why Choose Us?

Kaleidoscope’sApproach

Child-led

Family-focused

Strength-based

Testimonials

Catherine Hu, Mother of Kayler Kwek

Conor's Mom

Fees start at $190+ (per session)

Early Intervention Program

Occupational Therapy

Psychology & Counselling

Physiotherapy

Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Clinical Lead for Language and Literacy

Charisse Evangelista

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Isabel Tan Cjinh Ping

Senior Speech & Language Therapist,Clinical lead for Early Communication & AAC

Margaret Shaw

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Alia Contractor

Senior Speech & Language Therapist,Clinical lead for Speech & Fluency

Isabel (Liza) Baccay

Speech & Language Therapist

Debbie Tan Wei Xiang

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Yang Huilin

Speech & Language Therapist

Anika Burrowes

Catherine Hu, Mother of Kayler Kwek (2 years old)

Conor's mom

Charisse Evangelista
- 17 Years Experience -

Isabel Tan
- 22 Years Experience -

Margaret Shaw
- 18 Years Experience -

Alia Contractor
- 24 Years Experience -

Isabel (Liza) Baccay
- 24 Years Experience -

Debbie Tan
- 3 Years Experience -

Anika Burrowes
- 6 Years Experience -

Kaleidoscope’s
Approach

Senior Speech & Language Therapist,
Clinical lead for Early Communication & AAC

Senior Speech & Language Therapist,
Clinical lead for Speech & Fluency