Services

What it is: Screening for individuals or for childcare providers/learning centers — a broad picture of your child's development and early identification of potential issues. We offer two screening services: 1. Occupational Therapy: To assess motor development, Activities of Daily Living (ADL and iADLs), school readiness. 2. Clinical Psychology: To screen for emotional, behavioural concerns. This screening package does not include Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) screening. For further information regarding SLP, please refer to the assessment section.

Who it's for: Would you like to know whether your child's development is as expected? If you have a LITTLE concern, a screening gives a broad picture of development, early identification of potential issues, and determines if further evaluation or intervention is needed. If you have A LOT of concerns, go straight to a Full Assessment.

What to expect: A broad developmental check by our allied-health team. If the screening shows further evaluation is needed, we will recommend a Full Assessment.

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What it is: At Urbane Ethos, we provide a holistic 3-in-1 assessment comprising of all three different areas of allied health: Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language and Communication as well as Clinical Psychology. A 4th component for Learning would also be included, to assess proficiency and early literacy skills, if the child is nearing or already of schooling age. Usually, the assessment could take around 1-2 hours depending on the needs and readiness of the child. A full MULTIDISCIPLINARY developmental assessment of child's language, fine & gross motor, sensory profile and if necessary learning, with a referral report to identified paediatrician, child psychologist and SLPs.

Who it's for: It is a 3-in-1 package for 0-20 years old and older, including OT, Clinical Psychology and Speech-Language Assessment — plus a Learning/School readiness assessment for those of school age and older.

What to expect: Assessments run on weekdays, appointment based. Three allied health professionals are involved: 1) Occupational therapist: assess sensory integration, gross motor, and fine motor development and activities of daily living (ADL). 2) Speech/Language therapist: assess pre-verbal skills, receptive and expressive language; if the child is already ready for learning, academic performance is assessed as well. 3) Clinical psychologist: review and observe behaviour, play skills, and whether they are appropriate to age and development. Consultation charges are included in the assessment.

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What it is: Paediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Physical impairment, injuries, and a host of other issues can hamper a child's ability to perform common tasks or progress normally through the stages of social or cognitive development.

Who it's for: Children showing concerns in: Fine Motor (poor handwriting, difficulty using utensils or manipulating toys like building blocks); Gross Motor (trouble walking, running, climbing, or balancing); Self-Care (dressing, brushing teeth, eating independently, toileting); Sensory Processing (over-sensitive or avoids textures, sounds, lights, movement — or seeks excessive sensory input); Coordination and Strength (clumsy, trips or falls often, weak muscle tone).

What to expect: Individual or Group sessions. The first session is an assessment: we observe, play, and try a few activities together. From there, sessions run weekly and focus on fine motor skills, sensory regulation, or daily living — whichever your child needs.

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What it is: Speech therapists handle speech issues such as stuttering or lisps, as well as helping other kinds of problems with spoken and written language such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and auditory processing disorder. In fact, a speech therapist is more accurately called a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs figure out what kind of language problem a student has. They determine what's causing it and decide on the best treatment. SLPs may help kids build skills by working with them one-on-one, in small groups, or in the classroom.

Who it's for: Children showing concerns in: Speech Development (limited babbling by 12 months, no single words by 16 months, unclear speech beyond age 2); Understanding Language (difficulty following simple instructions); Expressing Needs (limited vocabulary, trouble forming sentences); Social Interaction (avoids eye contact, trouble engaging, no gestures like pointing or waving); Repetitive Language (echolalia; words without meaning).

What to expect: Individual or Group sessions. The first visit is a language assessment — we'll play, ask questions, and listen carefully. After that, sessions are weekly and target the specific area your child is working on, with home activities you can do in short bursts.

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What it is: Cognitive therapy and special education (SPED) delivered as part of our integrated, multidisciplinary set up — therapists from Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech, Language and Pathology (SLP) and Special Education (SPED) working harmoniously to provide programmes and services catered individually to your child's needs. All employees in our company are professionally licensed.

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What it is: Pre-literacy — personalized programs geared towards emerging literacy. Involves stimulation of language as precursor to development of high intelligence as well as sensory stimulation to help develop, regain, and maintain the child's ability to be able to participate in everyday situations and/or activities, and adapt to different environments. Includes learning through play and introduces basic concepts such as colors, shapes, letters and numbers. Therapy-based group program conducted daily by our certified Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist/Clinical Linguist as well as our Special Education Teacher. For older children, focused on reading, mathematics, writing, language according to the KSSR syllabus as well as the development of social skills and cognitive building.

Who it's for: The EIP program is ONLY for children ages 12 and below: 1. School readiness program — 6-12 years old. 2. Play group — 3-5 years old. For children with mild to moderate disorders — Global or Developmental Delay / Intellectual, AD/HD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impairments, Dyspraxia, etc.

What to expect: Morning session (4 hours) — school readiness. Afternoon session (2 hours) — play group. Stimulation of language as precursor for the development of high intelligence as well as sensory stimulation to help develop, regain and maintain the child's ability to be able to participate in everyday situations and/or activities and adapt to different environments.

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What it is: Clinical psychologists meet with clients to identify problems - emotional, mental, and behavioural - in their lives. Through observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders. Then, together with the client, they formulate a program of treatment according to the client's needs. Psychologists monitor the client's progress on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it necessary.

Who it's for: Children and families noticing concerns in: Emotional Regulation (frequent tantrums, intense outbursts, difficulty calming down); Social Behaviour (difficulty making friends, responding to social cues, cooperative play); Routine and Transitions (struggles with changes in routine, activities, or new environments); Anxiety or Fear (excessive clinginess, separation anxiety, fearfulness); Aggressive or Withdrawn Behaviour (hitting, biting, persistent sadness, loss of interest, withdrawal).

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