# Cornerstone Therapy


## Posts

- [Teaching Body Sensations and Communication - How Occupational Therapy Can Help?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/teaching-body-sensations-and-communication-how-occupational-therapy-can-help/): Our bodies are constantly sending us messages, subtle cues that tell us about our internal state. These sensations, known as interoception, are vital for understanding our needs and communicating them effectively. But what happens when these signals are muffled or misinterpreted? This is where occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role, particularly for individuals who struggle with sensory processing, such as those with autism spectrum disorder or sensory processing disorder.   The Language of Our Bodies: Understanding Interoception Beyond the familiar five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—lie three essential, yet often overlooked, senses: proprioception, vestibular, and interoception. Proprioception tells […]
- [Occupational Therapy for Behavior Problems: Finding Harmony in Singapore](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/occupational-therapy-behavior-problems-finding-harmony-in-singapore/): A Balancing Act Imagine this: It’s a busy weekend at Gardens by the Bay. Your child, usually full of energy and smiles, is now having a meltdown, refusing to leave the playground. Or perhaps it’s dinner at a crowded hawker centre, and a tantrum erupts over a plate of perfectly good chicken rice. Many parents in Singapore can relate to these scenarios. We’re juggling demanding careers, the pressure of academic success, and the fast-paced environment that defines our city. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes, a child’s challenging behaviour isn’t simply defiance. Sometimes, they’re communicating an unmet need. Occupational Therapy […]
- [What Are Educational Therapy Programmes and Who Needs It?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/what-are-educational-therapy-programmes-and-who-needs-it/): Explore practical tips on enhancing your child's social skills for better friendships and development. Essential advice for supportive parenting.
- [How to Practise Social Skills with Your Kids for Better Friendships](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/how-practise-social-skills-kids-better-friendships/): Explore practical tips on enhancing your child's social skills for better friendships and development. Essential advice for supportive parenting.
- [Recognising Speech Delay Symptoms in Children: A Parental Guide](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/a-guide-to-recognising-speech-delay-symptoms-in-children/): Discover the symptoms of speech delay in children, understand the causes, and find out how you can support your child's language development.
- [What are Executive Function Skills in Early Years?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/what-are-executive-function-skills-in-early-years/): Unlock your child's potential! Explore executive functioning skills and discover how to nurture these skills in young children through play and routines.
- [How to Tell If Your Child Has Behavioural Problems?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/how-to-tell-if-your-child-has-behavioural-problems/): Is your child's behaviour causing concern? Explore common behavioural issues and discover how can empower your child’s well-being and ensure a bright future!
- [Support Systems: Helping Loved Ones with ARFID](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/support-systems-helping-loved-ones-with-arfid/): Learn how ARFID affect relationships and find practical tips to help support your loved one as they manage and navigate this challenging eating disorder.
- [5 Interoception Activities That Will Improve Your Child’s Body Awareness](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/5-interoception-activities-that-will-improve-your-childs-body-awareness/): Explore five engaging interoception activities you can introduce at home, each designed to cultivate your child's body awareness and emotional regulation.
- [Empowering Children in Grasping Executive Function Skills](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/empowering-children-in-grasping-executive-function-skills/): Executive functions are necessary skills that turn plans into action. Learn how neurodivergent children can master these skills with tailored strategies.
- [Understanding ARFID in Children: More than Just Picky Eating](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/understanding-arfid-in-children-more-than-just-picky-eating/): Help your child enjoy food! ARFID and feeding therapy in Singapore explained.
- [ROM Theory at Home: Practical Tips for Parental Support](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/rom-theory-at-home-practical-tips-for-parental-support/): Discover tips on applying ROM theory at home to create a supportive environment that nurtures your child's emotional, cognitive, and motivational development.
- [Interoception: Its Role in Self-Regulation in Children](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/interoception-its-role-in-self-regulation-in-children/): Discover how interoception plays a crucial role in children's self-regulation, emotional understanding, and response to sensory experiences.
- [Bridging Gaps: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Autism](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/bridging-gaps-the-role-of-occupational-therapy-in-autism/): Explore the vital role of occupational therapy in supporting children with autism through tailored strategies designed to foster independence and confidence.
- [Nurturing Executive Functioning Skills in Children with ADHD](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/nurturing-executive-functioning-skills-in-children-with-adhd/): Discover how executive functioning skills shape children's cognitive and social development in Singapore, and the unique challenges faced by those with ADHD.
- [The Golden Hour: Unlocking Potential with Early Intervention](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/the-golden-hour-unlocking-potential-with-early-intervention/): Imagine a world where every child, regardless of the challenges they face, is given the key to unlock their full potential. That’s the heart and soul of early intervention. It’s about recognising the unique journey of children with learning difficulties and providing them with the support they need at a crucial point in their development. This early stage is where we lay the groundwork for a future where obstacles transform into opportunities for growth and learning. The Importance of Early Intervention For children encountering the world through the lens of learning difficulties, early intervention programmes (EIP) act as a crucial navigational tool, […]
- [Empowering Learners: Harnessing the Power of ROM Theory](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/empowering-learners-harnessing-the-power-of-rom-theory/): At the heart of nurturing our children lies the understanding and development of their behaviours, which is where the Regulation, Organisation, and Motivation (ROM) theory shines its light. Inspired by the rich insights of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), we have devised and incorporated ROM theory into our therapy framework, creating a nurturing space for child behaviour therapy in Singapore. However, this approach isn’t just about theory. At Cornerstone Therapy, we believe it’s about understanding our children deeply and guiding them towards unlocking their full potential, recognising the crucial role these competencies play in their journey to school readiness […]
- [The Art of Balance: Cultivating Self-Regulation Skills in Children](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/the-art-of-balance-cultivating-self-regulation-skills-in-children/): Learn how fostering self-regulation can impact a child's life and growth, and be inspired by the path a child takes in mastering these life-changing abilities.
- [Cultivating Executive Functioning Skills in Children](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/cultivating-executive-functioning-skills-in-children/): Explore the pivotal role of executive functioning in child development and discover how you can cultivate and train these skills in your young child's mind.
- [Stepping into School: Empowering Children with High-Functioning Autism](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/stepping-into-school-empowering-children-with-high-functioning-autism/): School can be very daunting for a preschooler with high-functioning autism. Learn how you can support your child in preparing for school with these strategies.

- [Personalised ADHD Interventions and Support for Children](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/personalised-adhd-interventions-and-support-for-children/): Discover the empowering journey of children with ADHD. Join us as we uncover the challenges and strengths of ADHD, and explore various effective interventions.
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- [My Crystal Canvas](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/my-crystal-canvas/)
- [8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/8-secret-strategies-for-sensory-issues-with-food/): These 8 few tools can be very powerful when used consistently over a period of at least 4-6 weeks because they help to desensitize the sensory system. Come back to these strategies as needed.   1.Play in a variety of sensory bins at least 5-6 times per week.  This is often the first thing I suggest to sensory kids and picky eaters because it helps to break down the overall sensitivity at the brain level.   2. Use a vibrating toothbrush two times a day. My kids use these all the time, but for smaller toddler mouths or those that are really sensitive, this brush is a […]

## Pages

- [DCD and Handwriting](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/paediatric-occupational-therapy/dcd-and-handwriting/): Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Handwriting What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia in some contexts, is a cognitive motor disorder that affects a child’s ability to plan, sequence, and execute novel physical tasks in an efficient and well-coordinated manner. Children with DCD find it hard to adapt their movements to different situations. They take a longer time and more practice to learn tasks that require motor coordination, such as writing, using utensils, riding a bicycle, tying shoe-laces, or ball skills. Motor Skills: May be clumsy or awkward in movements, may bump into, […]
- [School Readiness for Global Developmental Delay (GDD)](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/paediatric-occupational-therapy/school-readiness-for-global-developmental-delay-gdd/): School Readiness for Global Developmental Delay (GDD) What is Global Developmental Delay (GDD)? Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a term used to describe a condition in which a child exhibits significant delays in multiple areas of development. This diagnosis is typically used for children under the age of 5 who are behind their peers in meeting developmental milestones across several domains (motor skills, speech and language, cognitive skills, social and emotional skills, activities of daily living). Learning: May have difficulty in:  Executive function (planning, impulse control, emotional control, working memory) Communication and social skills Following multi-step instructions  Gross motor and […]
- [Behavioral Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/paediatric-occupational-therapy/behavioural-training-autism-spectrum-disorder/): Behavioral Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) What is ASD? ASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by: Repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, activities Problems in social communication and interactions Symptoms are present from early childhood and affect daily functioning   Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently, presenting a range of challenges that can impact their daily lives and development. Autism affects all areas of functioning such as daily living, school and work, especially in early acquisition of skills. Behaviour Stereotyped/repetitive behaviors Inflexible adherence to routines Highly restricted, fixated interests Hyper- or hypo-reactivity to sensory input Social […]
- [Home](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/): Behavior Therapy for Children in Singapore We believe that the Family is the Cornerstone of every child. We promise to be fully transparent in our care so that you are empowered to create the best possible long-term outcomes for your child. Core Strengths of Our Behavior Therapy Intervention We carry out child behaviour therapy in Singapore by improving their: Regulation Regulation is the ability to monitor and manage one’s own energy levels, emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results, such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. Organisation Organisation is the ability to initiate, sequence […]
- [Executive Function Training for ADHD](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/paediatric-occupational-therapy/executive-functioning-training-adhd/): Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Executive Function (EF) training What is ADHD? ADHD  is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by frequent, pervasive inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.  Inattention: Difficulty sustaining attention Difficulty resisting distractions Misplacing items Hyperactivity: Difficulty sitting still Excessive movement Difficulty keeping quiet Impulsivity: Act without considering Excessive interruption Difficulty with taking turns ADHD is associated with deficits in core Executive Functioning skills.  Why is Executive Functioning important? Executive function coordinates the brain’s resources such as helping to manage attention, control impulses and regulate emotions. It also helps with memory organization and retrieval, self-monitoring and adaption to changes.  Here are some […]
- [Feeding Therapy](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/group-therapies/feeding-therapy/): Our Therapies Feeding Therapy for Children in Singapore Feeding therapy is a vital intervention for children with feeding and swallowing difficulties, ensuring safe eating and adequate nutrition for healthy growth. It addresses not just the physical challenges of eating but also the emotional and psychological aspects, such as sensory sensitivities and food aversions. Conducted by professionals like occupational therapists and speech-language specialists, the therapy offers personalised strategies to improve chewing, swallowing, and mealtime behaviours.   The significance of feeding therapy for children extends beyond nutrition, fostering a positive relationship with food and mealtime experiences. It equips families with techniques to […]
- [Sensory-based Self-regulation Group](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/group-therapies/sensory-based-self-regulation-group/): Our Therapies Sensory-based Self-regulation Group Text Text Social Skills Group A just-right group size of 3-5 children or adolescents, that focuses on helping them develop and improve their social interactions, communication, and emotional understanding. It is semi-structured with movement games, role-playing, simple cookery, and discussions, across 10 sessions. Ongoing evaluation and progress monitoring ensure that your child’s development is tracked and adjustments are made as needed. Handwriting & Literacy Group Reading, Comprehension, and Writing go together. The Handwriting & Literacy Group is an intensive and systematic intervention aimed at improving your child’s handwriting skills (placement, spacing, letter size, pressure control, […]
- [Social Skils Group](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/group-therapies/social-skils-group/): Our Therapies Social Skills Group Text Text Social Skills Group A just-right group size of 3-5 children or adolescents, that focuses on helping them develop and improve their social interactions, communication, and emotional understanding. It is semi-structured with movement games, role-playing, simple cookery, and discussions, across 10 sessions. Ongoing evaluation and progress monitoring ensure that your child’s development is tracked and adjustments are made as needed. Handwriting & Literacy Group Reading, Comprehension, and Writing go together. The Handwriting & Literacy Group is an intensive and systematic intervention aimed at improving your child’s handwriting skills (placement, spacing, letter size, pressure control, […]
- [Educational Therapy](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/educational-therapy/): Educational Therapy in Singapore Educational therapy offers a personalised approach designed to unlock a child’s learning potential, addressing specific challenges and enhancing strengths. To support children facing learning difficulties, educational therapists bring relevant experience and qualifications to the table. They are adept at identifying and addressing learning differences related to conditions, such as attention deficit, dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia, intellectual disability, and conduct disorders. This expertise allows them to pinpoint specific areas where support is needed and tailor strategies that not only address these challenges but also build upon the kid’s existing strengths. The importance of educational therapy lies in its […]
- [Speech and Language Therapy for Kids](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/speech-therapy-children-singapore/): Speech and Language Therapy for Kids Speech and language therapy is a specialised branch of child behaviour therapy that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of speed production, language comprehension, and expression challenges in children. By addressing the foundational aspects of communication, speech and language therapy supports a kid’s ability to connect and interact, laying a quiet and firm foundation for their foundational social and academic engagements, as well as their overall development. Speech Therapy for Children’s Developmental Challenges Our speech and language therapists provide training for children with the following challenges: Limited Vocabulary: Noticeably smaller vocabulary compared to peers, or slow […]
- [Paediatric Occupational Therapy](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/paediatric-occupational-therapy/): Occupational Therapy for Children in Singapore Occupational therapy is a specialised form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals develop, improve, and maintain the skills necessary for daily activities and participation in various environments. This form of therapy is especially beneficial for children in Singapore who face challenges with sensory processing, motor skills, social interaction and cognitive development.   The most important factor for success in preschool readiness is a child’s ability to self-regulate their behaviours, emotions, and thoughts. Universally, children aged 3 to 6 are deemed ready for preschool, including in Singapore, due to the process of neuromaturation. Occupational Therapy for […]
- [Contact Us](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/contact-us/): Contact Us Book an appointment with us Contact us to schedule a consultation with our therapist to find out how we may partner with you to help your child. From the initial consultation, you will be informed if your child requires intervention, the types of intervention, the therapy direction (individual or group) and the number of sessions required. Centre HoursMonday – Friday (9.00am-6.30pm)Saturday (9.00am-5.00pm)Closed on Sunday Centre Address 20 Sin Ming Lane Midview City #03-66 Singapore 573968 Call and WhatsApp +65 8030 3438 Email admin@cornerstonetherapy.com.sg
- [Our Team](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/our-team/): Our Team We are a team of specialists. Shanice Tan (OT) Principal Consultant Occupational Therapist   Email: shanice@cornerstonetherapy.com.sg Specialisation(s): Occupational Therapy  Bio: I have been a paediatric occupational therapist for more than 20 years in a variety of settings, including a hospital, special needs school, early intervention centre, and private clinics. I have conducted many parent training workshops, group therapies for children and adolescents, and presented papers at the National Occupational Therapy Conference. My experience and training have allowed me to support children and adolescents across a wide range of diagnoses, ages, and stages of development. I am passionate about […]
- [Individual Therapies](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/individual-therapies/): Our Therapies Individual Therapies We offer a full range of Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Educational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy. Please contact us for information about our therapists’ profiles, price range and availability. Assessments and Reports We provide an extensive range of formal assessments to help you gain an objective understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges. These assessments and reports can also be used for informing curricular modifications and accessibility to examination accommodations, such as the need for a prompter, extra time, or alternatives to handwritten work. Teletherapy (especially for overseas clients) Not all therapists are effective in delivering therapy […]
- [Group Therapies](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/group-therapies/): Our Therapies Group Therapies Group Therapy provides many valuable opportunities for children and adolescents to work on their abilities to get organized and maintain self-regulation based on the motivation they get from peer bonding and connection. This therapeutic experience, facilitated by our skilled therapist is necessary for the consolidation of skills learnt in individual therapy. Benefits of Group Therapy for Children and Adolescents Research confirms that participating in and learning occupations alongside others fosters a sense of connectedness, which gives those occupations meaning. Engaging in similar activities offers the chance to contribute to others’ learning by sharing and developing individual […]
- [Who Can We Help?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/who-can-we-help/): Who Can We Help? We work with children and adolescents with diagnoses in Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Neuromotor Disorder. Children and Adolescents Children and Adolescents who are neurodiverse and want training in self-regulation, organization, and motivation for improved participation and outcomes in their socialization, schoolwork, sleep & rest, play & leisure. Children and Adolescents with or without a clinical diagnosis, with challenges in attention, impulse control, emotional control, planning, flexibility, working memory, self-monitoring, and executive functioning, who want a better prognosis in their long-term outcomes. […]
- [What Do We Target?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/what-do-we-target/): Our Care OUR PRIMARY FOCUS Occupational engagement is the change agent. Occupational engagement leads to optimal performance in essential skills. All our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Teachers are well-trained in the use of occupations to promote Regulation of emotions, behaviours and thoughts, Organization of actions and time and Motivation to persevere at and complete tasks with the primary focus of ultimately achieving Occupational engagement.   A comprehensive understanding of the person (i.e. child’s qualities and abilities) coupled with the appropriate choice of occupations and a conducive environment are all essential to ensure the effectiveness of our ROM […]
- [What Makes Us Unique?](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/what-makes-us-unique/): Our Care What Makes Us Unique? The team is carefully hand-picked for their character traits, years of relevant experience, commitment to family empowerment, and knowledge of the intervention approaches in building and facilitating Regulation, Organisation and Motivation (ROM) to achieve Occupational Engagement, to result in a change in behaviors.   What are Occupations? Occupations refers to everything that one has to do in daily life. Each of us have various occupations which are essential to our health and well-being. Occupations can be categorized as self-care, education, sleep/rest, play, leisure and social participation activities.     The following table displays some of […]
- [Our Care Model](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/our-care-model/): Our Care Our Care Model Initial Consultation You will be informed of a clinical impression of your child’s learning needs through our standardized or functional assessments. You will be informed of an overall therapy direction and the number of sessions required. Goals Development Your child will have clear targeted goals that are set collaboratively by the therapist, you, and your child. Therapy Programme Therapy for your child will comprise of a combination of individual and group sessions from 15 to 30 sessions for a complete intervention cycle. Participation in group therapy will be subjected to availability. Our focus will be […]
- [Our Story](https://cornerstonetherapy.com.sg/our-story/): Our Story Why We Founded Cornerstone Therapy? Why We Founded Cornerstone? Parenting a child who learns differently is a journey that requires hard work and intentional effort. It is not a small endeavour from the moment you realised that your child requires intervention. We know from our experience that parents often feel lost and overwhelmed.   Parents often struggle with having to constantly adjust their approach. What works for one developmental stage may not work for another as the child transits through different developmental stages, each with its own set of challenges. It is not easy having to understand and […]
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