Hearing Disability

Rehabilitation & Therapy

Rehabilitation and Therapy programmes assist a person diagnosed with hearing impairment, either congenital or acquired, in adapting both emotionally and physically to the environment. Very often, individuals who have not received early intervention and prevention programmes are advised to seek such programmes to help them overcome their impairment. The relevant services offered are Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Therapy assists people with disabilities in areas of development and self-help skills including mobility (gross and fine motor skills), play and social skills, as well as reading skills. Therapists also give advice on assistive devices and equipment to assist in maximising independence. For more programmes that are more specific to the particular condition of your child/ward, please refer to the information listed under other disability types.

The above is just an overview. For more information, please refer to the respective Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) who would be able to assist you.

1. Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) SADeaf Hearing Care Centre
   227 Mountbatten Road
   Singapore 397998
   Tel: 6344 8274 ext 19
   Fax: 6345 7706

2. Singapore School for the Deaf (SSD) Educational Audiology
   227 Mountbatten Road
   Singapore 397998
   Tel: 6345 0343
   Fax: 6345 3095
   Criteria: For students of SSD, the Lab aims to help them 'feel' sounds.