Total Communication Therapy

27/01/2026

If your child gives up quickly or avoids starting tasks, this is for you.

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27/01/2026

When effort matters more than perfection, “I can’t” slowly turns into “Let me try.”

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21/01/2026

“Put your shoes on.”
vs
“I see shoes by the door.”

Same goal. Very different outcome.

Declarative language supports thinking, regulation, and independence. Imperative language prioritises compliance.

Swipe to learn why how we speak matters and read the full blog to dive deeper: https://www.totalcommunication.com.sg/post/declarative-language-vs-imperative-language-how-we-speak-matters-in-parenting

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21/01/2026

Calm words build strong thinkers.
Guidance creates safety. Safety creates independence.

At Total Communication, we help children grow through thoughtful, evidence-based support.

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20/01/2026

Meltdowns. Shutdowns. Constant alert mode.
It’s not “behaviour.”
It’s a nervous system asking for safety.

Before a child can focus, listen, or connect their body needs to feel safe first.

This carousel breaks down how Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) works.
Gently.
Individually.
Never forced.

👉 Swipe to understand.
💛 Stay to see what safety really looks like.
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16/01/2026

When Learning Feels Hard, It Might Not Be a Learning Problem

Some children want to learn- but their bodies won’t let them settle.

They melt down over small tasks.
They avoid work that feels manageable on paper.
They seem constantly on edge, exhausted by social interaction, or quick to shut down.

It’s easy to assume a learning difficulty, a motivation issue, or poor focus.
But sometimes, the real challenge sits deeper- in the nervous system.

Before a child can concentrate, communicate, or cope with mistakes, their body needs to feel safe. When it doesn’t, even the best teaching can fall flat.

This is where approaches like the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) come in- supporting regulation first, so learning and connection can follow.

For some children, this sense of safety is the missing piece.

Read the full blog: https://www.totalcommunication.com.sg/post/ssp-when-learning-feels-hard-it-might-not-be-a-learning-problem

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Some children want to learn but struggle to stay calm, focused, or engaged. This is often not about effort or ability, it’s about the nervous system. When a child feels safe, learning becomes possible. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle listening-based intervention that supports regulat...

16/01/2026

How Play-Based Therapy Builds Real Communication Skills

"It looks like my child is just playing… is this really therapy?"

It's one of the most common questions parents ask us, and a fair one.

What many don't realise is that for some children, communication doesn't start with words. It starts with movement, shared attention, pauses, eye contact, and feeling safe enough to try.

When communication has felt hard for a long time, pressure-heavy approaches can do more harm than good. Play, on the other hand, lowers the emotional load. It gives children control, purpose, and a reason to communicate - often before they are ready to use words.

Parents are often surprised by what changes first. Not new vocabulary, but moments: waiting instead of melting down, bringing a toy to share, staying engaged a little longer.

These are not small steps. They are the foundations of real communication.

Read the full blog: https://www.totalcommunication.com.sg/post/how-play-based-therapy-builds-real-communication-skills

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Play-based therapy is often misunderstood as “just play.” In reality, it is a structured, intentional approach that supports communication by reducing pressure and increasing engagement. When children feel safe, understood, and successful, communication begins to grow naturally and meaningfully.

16/01/2026

5 Signs of Developmental Language Disorder That Are Easy to Overlook

When a Child Understands… but Struggles to Speak

Many parents tell us the same thing:
“My child knows what to do. They understand everything. But getting the words out is hard.”

This is often where Developmental Language Disorder quietly sits -easy to miss, easy to misunderstand.

Some children answer with gestures instead of words. Others manage short instructions but get lost when the language becomes longer or more complex. A few cope well early on, only to struggle later when school expects explanations, storytelling, and written language.

These signs don’t shout. They whisper.
And that’s why they’re often overlooked.

If you’ve ever felt that something about your child’s communication doesn’t quite add up, it may be worth reading a little closer.

Read the full blog: https://www.totalcommunication.com.sg/post/5-signs-of-developmental-language-disorder-that-are-easy-to-overlook

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Some signs of Developmental Language Disorder are subtle and often missed. This article explores five common indicators and how speech therapy in Singapore supports language development.

16/01/2026

Safe before sound.

A calm nervous system creates space for curiosity,
communication, and learning.

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) supports
regulation so children can engage, connect, and learn
without overwhelm.

Sometimes, the first step isn’t pushing harder, it’s
helping the body feel safe.

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https://www.totalcommunication.com.sg/post/ssp-when-
learning-feels-hard-it-might-not-be-a-learning-problem

16/01/2026

"My child knows… but can't say it."

That sentence comes up more than you'd think.

Some children follow instructions perfectly.
They understand jokes, routines, and lessons.
But when it's time to speak?

The words get stuck.
This isn't stubbornness.
It's not laziness.

And it's not something children choose.

Understanding language and expressing it are two very different skills, and when there's a gap between the two, frustration builds quietly.

You might notice it as:
• avoiding speaking in class
• using gestures instead of words
• repeating the same phrases
• getting upset when not understood

Many families are told to "wait and see."
But waiting doesn't always make things easier; sometimes it just makes children quieter.

We've written about why this happens, what it really means, and when support can help before confidence takes a hit.

Read the full blog: https://www.totalcommunication.com.sg/post/why-some-children-know-what-to-say-but-struggle-to-say-it

(If this sounds familiar… trust your gut. It usually knows first.)

Many children understand language clearly but find it difficult to express their thoughts in words. This article explores why that gap exists and how speech therapy in Singapore supports confidence, understanding, and communication development.

13/01/2026

Understands everything.
Struggles to explain.
That’s not “nothing.”
Let’s talk.

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12/01/2026

When language feels hard, it’s rarely about not knowing.
It’s about organising thoughts, words, and timing, all at once.

Many children know what they want to say.
Getting it out is the tough part.

That’s where Total Communication comes in.
Evidence-based support, focused on the whole child.

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