Speech Therapy Team
Mann Chia
Hello, I’m Mann. I have many years of experience working across the acute hospital setting, rehabilitation as well as community care. I enjoy working with clients across the ages from neonatal and school-age children, to the adults and geriatric population.
My experience working at various major acute hospitals in Singapore allowed me to develop my skills in the areas of infant feeding, swallowing (dysphagia) management, adult speech and language intervention as well as cognitive-communication rehabilitation.
My area of clinical interest is in the areas of feeding across the ages. I have trained in orofacial myology and I am also a lactation consultant. I strive to use a blend of these techniques and strategies to facilitate effective breast/bottle feeding to support normal oral-facial and feeding development in infanthood and beyond.
I strongly believe that the key to better outcomes is through forming a strong therapeutic alliance with client-centred goals that work towards holistic and functional outcomes. I hope that by working together with clients and family/caregivers, I can support them to achieve their best potential in their unique environment.
Professional Qualifications & Affiliations
- Masters of Speech Language Pathology (The University of Sydney)
- Full-registration with Singapore Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
Trainings and Certifications
- Cued articulation
- Basic keyword sign
- AAC – skills and strategies
- Positive behaviour support for Persons with disability
- Motivational interviewing
- Cultivating a growth mindset
- Influencing Behaviour in Dementia Care Through Person-centred Approach (Part 1)
- Introduction to orofacial myofunctional therapy (Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy)
