SunMed Speech & Hearing Centre

01/06/2022

Happy Dysphagia Awareness Month☀️

➡️ Dysphagia is the medical term that describes swallowing difficulties

➡️ All month long we will be posting weekly facts about Dysphagia

🔎 So watch this space

❔Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns with your swallowing. Our team are here to assist you 😊

25/05/2022

Have you ever wondered why ​a toddler's ​speech may sound unclear ​at times? A 2-year​-old child, for example, ​may pronounce ​the word red as "wed" and cat as "tat." This occurs as a result of the​ child simplifying the language to make it easier to produce. But don't worry, ​children will develop these speech sounds throughout time as they acquire different speech sounds at different ages!

18/05/2022

Did you know we're always listening? Yes, our ears ​are still picking up sounds ​from our environment even when we are sleeping! Yet, our brain chooses to be less attentive to them. ​and that is why some unexpected noises such ​a ringing phone or a baby's cry can wake us up.

18/05/2022

To register, please click
https://tinyurl.com/mv2djhmw

𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹! 📖

Join us at this event for FREE screenings to check your child's speech-language and hearing development as well as school readiness skills. 👇👇​
📅 Date: 21 May 2022 (Saturday)​
⌚ Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
📍 Location: Tenby International School Tropicana Aman​

Save the date and see you there soon!​

11/05/2022

Isn't it interesting that we stop breathing briefly when we swallow?
Studies have found that the neural control centers in our brain inhibits breathing during swallowing to prevent food from going down the airway.

Symptoms like choking and coughing may happen when breathing-swallowing ​discoordination occurs. ​If you or the person you're caring for is experiencing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), do contact us to find out how a swallowing therapist can help you.

09/05/2022

Did you know that speech and language difficulties not only affect a child's communication, but also their self-esteem and confidence?

​It has been found that children with speech and language ​disorder may have lower self-esteem and higher levels of social anxiety compared to ​their​ peers with typical language development. These youngsters tend to withdraw from social activities such as ​participating in games and group discussions.

Hence, early detection and intervention are critical! Contact us to find out more how speech-language therapy can help your child with speech-language disorders.

26/04/2022

To celebrate BHSM 2022, Sunway’s Speech and Hearing Centre is collaborating with Tenby International School Tropicana Aman to raise awareness about how a child’s speech-language and hearing development, and school readiness skills are essential in a child’s success in school.

A series of talks and screening will be provided by very own team of professionals. Come join us on the 21st of May! RSVP now and don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Ewp2h3kbSBVQm1i98

06/04/2022

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month.

Let’s accept and acknowledge the uniqueness of each individual with autism 💙

Be sure to follow our page for more information about autism!

08/09/2021

Ear are self-cleaning. If you leave your ears alone, they will leave you alone👂🏻

If you have been cleaning your ears,
🛑 PLEASE STOP! ✋🏻

Cleaning your ear may feel so damn good 🤤 because there are a lot of nerve endings in the ear. While you might feel good digging away, the habit can dry your ear out and cause minor trauma like abrasions 😱

Sticking a Q-tip in your ear is like putting a plunger in the toilet 🪠🚽

So when you shove a Q-tip in there, you can’t actually remove the wax. You’re actually just pushing the wax deeper in, where it can become impacted, painful, or lead to an ear infection 😢

Hearing loss can sometimes show up as feeling like your ear is blocked

If you’re experiencing this, please consult an audiologist/ Ear, Nose and Throat doctor.

26/08/2021

Worried about bringing in your child for therapy sessions? Fret not! Your safety will always be our priority!

Can you count how many times our speech-language therapist, Nawal sanitised her hands with the hand rub? Leave a comment below and let us know! 😄

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17/08/2021

Myth 1️⃣: You should never use “baby talk” with babies
FALSE ❌
Research shows that babies actually prefer listening to “baby talk”, it cues babies that the speech is for them and therefore pay better attention to what you are saying. The use of “baby talk” also helps babies discriminate between sounds and words. However, it is important to remember that this is only beneficial for babies and is not recommended when communicating with toddlers or older children.

Myth 2️⃣: Bilingualism causes language delay
FALSE ❌
Children learning two languages at the same time will go through the same developmental patterns in both of their languages at roughly the same time as children learning one language. Furthermore, research shows that the earlier children learn a second language, the better.

Myth 3️⃣: Later born children are late to talk
FALSE ❌
Several studies have shown that first-born and later-born children’s language development and skills are similar. Some studies have shown superior skills in later-born children in the areas of pronoun use (e.g. “I’, ‘me’, ‘he/she’) and conversation skills

Myth 4️⃣: Flashcards stimulate language development
The truth is human interaction and play are the most effective ways to develop language and communication. You are your child’s best toy!

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26/07/2021

The false sense of movement may feel like you are moving or your world is moving, when in fact neither one is.

It is typically described as a spinning or whirling sensation🌀, but we’ve heard plenty of other unique descriptors from those who’ve experienced it.

Depending on the cause of your vertigo, there are several interventions to not only help you combat it, but also to help you cope while experiencing an episode.

PS. Vertigo is a symptom—not a diagnosis