Certificate in Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs

The target audience may be teachers who need specific strategies in supporting preschool, primary or secondary school learners diagnosed or suspected of having speech, language or communication needs in the classroom, or parents who want to support their children with such needs at home, or other professionals and specialists who support and work with these children.

Learners in preschool, primary or secondary level who may be struggling to learn vocabulary, to understand spoken or written language, or struggling to express themselves, be it due to unclear speech, or communication which does not convey the intended message effectively.

• Understand the role of a Speech-Language Therapist
• Identify typical characteristics of Speech, Language and Communication Disorders
• Understand the causes and effects of Speech, Language and Communication Disorders
• Get an overview of a Speech and Language Assessment
• Differentiate Language Disorder and Dyslexia
• Understand the influence of bilingualism and Singapore Colloquial English in relation to Speech and Language disorders
• Acquire strategies to support children with SLCN in the classroom

DAS Academy will be delivering the course with dual-mode of learning; face-to-face or online via live-stream on Zoom. Please indicate your preferred mode of learning in the registration form. Please note that you will not be allowed to change your preference once the registration is completed.

• Online Assessment (Quiz)

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to participants who attain at least 75% attendance and successfully pass the assessment.

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who attain at least 75% attendance but do not wish to undertake the assessment.