School-based Speech Therapy Service (SBSTS)

Effective communication is not only a fundamental tool for learning and interaction but also serves as the cornerstone for literacy skills such as reading and writing.

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School-based Speech Therapy Service

With 10 years of experience in serving the community, public organizations and schools in Hong Kong, Joyland provides school-based speech therapy services to kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools in Hong Kong, providing identification and intervention services for students with speech and language impairment (SLI).

We provide schools with the necessary support to improve students' learning ability and develop stronger social skills.

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Overview of School-based Speech Therapy Service

At our school-based speech therapy service, we provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. Our services aim to enhance students’ communication skills, academic performance, and overall well-being. Through individualized treatment plans and specialized programs, we strive to empower students to reach their full potential.

Benefits for Schools

Speech therapy plays a crucial role in schools by not only addressing speech disorders but also preventing future difficulties and enhancing students’ abilities. Our services include assessments to identify and diagnose speech impairments, appropriate referrals, and the development of personalized treatment plans. Using standardized assessment tools such as the Chinese Reading Test, Hong Kong University Communication Disorder Center assessments, the Articulation test etc. We ensure accurate evaluations and targeted interventions that cater to each student’s needs.

Assessment and Treatment:

  1. Conduct screening and diagnostic speech assessments for students suspected of speech disorders.
  2. Facilitate appropriate referrals and develop treatment plans based on assessments.
  3. Utilize standardized assessment tools like the Chinese Reading Test and the English Articulation Test.
  4. Provide tailored speech therapy services in individual, group, or classroom settings, addressing students’ communication and learning needs.

Prevention:

  1. Organize activities like Voice Care Month to raise awareness and promote voice protection.
  2. Conduct school-wide events such as voice competition to encourage students to care for their voices.

Enhancement:

  1. Offer workshops on narrative skills, public speaking techniques, and Cantonese pronunciation.
  2. Provide training activities for students without speech disorders, including programs like “Little Therapist” and “Rainbow Reading Fun” to foster communication skills and confidence.

School-wide Activities:

  1. Create educational materials, posters, and TV spots to deepen students’ knowledge.
  2. Use surveys and competitions to assess students’ understanding of thematic content.

Benefits for Teachers & Students

Our therapy services encompass various modalities, including individual, group, and classroom support. Individual therapy sessions are tailored for students with moderate to severe speech issues, focusing on specific communication and learning needs. Group therapy sessions, such as storytelling groups, pronunciation groups, and voice care groups, provide students with opportunities to develop their linguistic skills in a supportive environment. Additionally, our in-class support initiatives involve collaborating with teachers to integrate speech therapy techniques seamlessly into classroom activities, ensuring a holistic approach to student development.

Therapy and Workshops:

  1. Conduct workshops on incorporating speech therapy elements into campus activities.
  2. Topics include understanding and assisting students with reading and writing difficulties and analyzing students’ communication issues.
  3. Offer individualized speech therapy services in various modes such as individual, group, or classroom support.
  4. Individual therapy tailored for moderate to severe cases with treatment goals based on assessment results.
  5. Group therapy sessions addressing communication issues and grade levels through activities like storytelling and pronunciation groups.

Observation:

  1. Invite teachers to observe speech therapy classes to understand student capabilities and targeted intervention methods.
  2. Conduct video teaching sessions with parental consent to explain therapy methods.
  3. Hold case conferences with relevant teachers to discuss students’ speech difficulties and develop individual learning plans.

Collaborative Teaching:

 

  1. Jointly prepare lessons with teachers, sharing teaching strategies and improving students’ pronunciation and regional accent issues.
  2. Collaborate in teaching oral language units, enhancing student learning by combining teaching expertise.
  3. Engage in cooperative teaching to benefit students, teachers, and therapists by leveraging individual strengths in teaching techniques and subject matter expertise.

Peer Observation Culture

  1. Enhance collaboration with teachers.
  2. Implement interactive teaching or peer observation programs where speech training goals are integrated into classroom teaching.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching plans through discussions.

School-based Strategies

  1. Develop school-specific strategies focusing on therapy schedules, group arrangements, school activities, teacher collaboration, and parental involvement based on student and administrative needs.

 

Cultivate an Inclusive Culture:

  1. Teachers:
    – Develop enriched courses.
    – Collaborate on teaching strategies for language communication and learning support programs.
  2. Parents:
    – Train parent volunteers.
    – Conduct workshops to guide parents in fostering a communication-friendly environment.
  3. Students:
    – Use school-wide activities to enhance and prevent communication issues.
    – Foster an inclusive culture through various activities like journalism reports, TSA discussion skills groups, emcee training, and speech therapy assistant training.

For more information or to schedule our services at your school, please contact us.

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