Joanna (ST)

Joanna is an effective bilingual senior speech and language therapist who graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2010 with a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. As part of her training, she gained experience in a variety of clinical and educational settings, working with both adults and children.

For the past 15 years, Joanna has worked in special education schools, private practices and home based settings, building up substantial expertise in paediatric clinical care encompassing assessment, treatment and management of children with different needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), global developmental delay (GDD) , speech and language delay/disorders, social communication difficulties and articulation issues. Joanna can provide therapy in both English and Chinese.

As a believer of life long learning, Joanna has completed trainings in:

• DIR/FloortimeTM 101 DIR
• Model Vocabulary Acquisition for Preschool and School-Age Children
• Jolly Phonics and Grammar Training
• ABC and Beyond- The Hanen Program for Building Emergent
• SOS Approach to Feeding Seminar (Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders)
• Hanen Workshop (It Takes Two To Talk)
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) basic workshop
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) advanced workshop
• Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3®)
• The Power Of Story Telling; Narrative Intervention
• The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering
• Orton-Gillingham and the English Language: Structured Literacy for Reading and Writing Success
• Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading: Rewiring the Brain for Literacy Success

As a mother of 2 school going children, Joanna believes that every child is a unique individual with their strengths and potential. With a strength based, child-led approach and holistic collaboration with all stakeholders, we can bring out the best in every child.