About Us
Does your child need Speech Therapy?
As a mum myself, I understand how worrying it can be when your child hasn’t started developing their communication skills yet—especially when it seems like other children in school are chatting away. Sometimes, just when everything appears to be on track, a child may begin to stutter or show signs of language disorders. You might also notice that your child doesn’t always respond when you call their name.
Take a deep breath. 🌱
Children develop their communication skills at their own pace. However, if you notice persistent speech or language difficulties without improvement, or if you’re feeling concerned, seeking guidance is always a good option. Consider exploring home based therapy or consulting with a speech therapist. This can help you better understand your child’s needs and the next steps in their speech pathology journey to support their communication development.
Jia Wen (Karmen) Speech Therapist
Jia Wen (Karmen) is a speech therapist specializing in speech pathology, with over 10 years of experience in enhancing communication skills for clients with diverse communication needs. She began her career in a major hospital and has since worked in both MOE and private school settings.
Her extensive expertise encompasses language disorders, expressive and receptive language skills, speech sound disorders, stuttering, social communication, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This includes her proficiency in both low- and high-tech systems for children with special needs.
Jia Wen's approach to speech therapy is individualized, strengths-based, and family-centred, providing home-based therapy that empowers each child to communicate with confidence.
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Qualifications:
MOHH Scholarship
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (Hons Class 1) University of Sydney
AHPC Full Registration
AHPC certified clinical supervisor
Certifications:
Hanen® Certified, It Takes Two to Talk
Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS Using Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
TalkTools 3 Part Treatment Plan or Oral Placement Therapy
Attended the 18th Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) (AAC)
Lidcombe Program trained (Stuttering)