Early Intervention Programs in Singapore

Early intervention is timely support for children with developmental delays or autism, usually during the brain’s most receptive early years. It helps children develop essential skills, promoting overall growth and reducing future difficulties. Support includes structured therapies, such as speech, occupational, and social-emotional therapy, delivered through formats like the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Children (EIPIC), inclusive preschools, or home-based support coordinated by professionals and caregivers.

1. Momo Class

Our Momo Class is designed for children with a developmental age of 2 to 3 years. The long-term goal of this class is to support and enhance language and literacy capacities. Every activity is carefully designed to provide your child with opportunities to express their ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

Through social interactions with teachers and peers, children build oral language skills and begin to understand reading and writing as valuable tools for communication.

In addition, to help children grasp concepts such as numbers, shapes, calculation, and categorization, The Growing Academy emphasizes play-based learning and observation, ensuring a strong foundation for cognitive development.

3. Sakura Class

Our Sakura Class is tailored for children aged 6 to 7 years, who undergo our mainstream readiness program as part of their daily routine. 

At this stage, children’s language skills are more purposeful and serve as an effective means of communication. With increasing physical maturity, teachers focus on refining your child’s motor skills, enhancing pre-writing and writing experiences, and supporting greater challenges in physical pursuits. 

Additionally, our program prioritizes self and social development, fostering independence, emotional regulation, self-concept, confidence, and self-help skills. 

Learning is structured and integrated across multiple disciplines, promoting holistic development, life skills, dispositions, attitudes, and academic achievement while encouraging curiosity through problem-solving, inquiry, and hands-on exploration.

2. Yuri Class

Catering to children with a developmental age of 4 to 5 years, our Yuri Class focuses on recognizing the child as a competent and capable thinker and communicator. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising early intervention teachers, ABA therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and play therapists, collaborates to set tailored goals and lessons that bridge developmental milestones.


4. Enrichment

At The Growing Academy, we believe that every child should have equal opportunities to attend enrichment classes and gain exposure to a diverse range of skills. That’s why we are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences. 

Our enrichment programs are designed to complement early intervention services, nurturing children’s interests and supporting their overall development.

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Children (EIPIC )

EIPIC is a government-funded initiative in Singapore that provides therapy and educational support to children aged 0 to 6 years who require medium to high levels of early intervention. Designed for children with developmental delays or disabilities, EIPIC helps them develop essential skills and reach their full potential through a structured curriculum and individualized education plans that target cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development.

At The Growing Academy, we complement this framework by offering tailored programs for your child, such as the Momo Class (ages 2–3), Yuri Class (ages 4–5), and Sakura Class (ages 6–7). These classes focus on language, literacy, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills, while enrichment classes provide additional learning opportunities, ensuring holistic development and readiness for mainstream education.

Preschool Early
Intervention Options

Integrating early intervention into preschool allows children with developmental needs to receive support within a familiar and natural learning environment.

Children requiring low levels of early intervention support may benefit from Development Support (DS) or Learning Support (LS) programs, where educators work alongside preschool teachers to provide targeted, short-term assistance. 

For children requiring medium levels of support, the Inclusive Support Program (InSP) Pilot provides a co-taught, inclusive classroom experience where professionals integrate intervention strategies into daily routines.

Early Intervention for Autism

Early intervention is crucial for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as it leverages the brain's heightened plasticity during the early years to foster significant developmental progress. Timely intervention can lead to improvements in communication, social skills, and behavior, enhancing long-term outcomes for children with ASD.

A comprehensive early intervention plan typically includes:

  • Speech therapy addresses language and communication challenges, helping children improve their ability to express themselves and understand others. 

  • Occupational therapy focuses on developing fine motor skills and daily living activities, promoting independence. 

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) utilizes positive reinforcement to teach new skills and reduce undesirable behaviors, thereby supporting overall behavioral development. 

  • Social skills training teaches children how to initiate and maintain conversations, interpret nonverbal cues, and navigate social situations effectively.

At The Growing Academy, we offer tailored early intervention for children with ASD, combining speech, occupational, ABA, and social skills therapies to support holistic development.

Choosing the Right Early Intervention Center

When choosing the right early intervention center for your child, consider the:

Location and Accessibility

Select a center located conveniently near your home or workplace to minimize commute time and logistical stress.

Expertise & Multidisciplinary Support

Verify whether the center provides a collaborative, multidisciplinary team for comprehensive support tailored to your child’s specific needs.

Therapy Scope and Alignment with Child’s Needs

Examine the range of therapies offered by the center, whether they follow a structured curriculum, and how they incorporate developmental goals into daily routines.

Government-Funded vs.
Private Programs

Consider the differences between government-funded and private programs. While government-funded programs may be more affordable, they often come with long wait times that may delay access to services. In contrast, private centers typically offer shorter wait times and immediate enrollment.

Support for Parents & Families

Support for parents and families is a vital part of early intervention, with many programs offering caregiver training to equip parents with practical skills for home support.

Why Choose The Growing Academy?

Specialized Approach

The Growing Academy recognizes that every child is unique and customizes interventions to meet individual needs. By applying the principles of ABA, complex skills are broken down into smaller, manageable steps, enabling children to master essential life skills and bridge the gap between special needs and mainstream education.

Certified Educators and Therapists

Our professionals hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, with some possessing Master’s qualifications from both local and overseas universities. In addition, they receive continuous training from external experts in special needs, ensuring they are well-equipped with the latest skills and approaches to deliver effective intervention and care.

Extensive Experience and Proven Success

Our academy is led by an experienced team, including co-founder Ling, an associate psychologist and ABA therapist with over 10 years of expertise in supporting children with complex developmental needs. Alongside her, our multidisciplinary team brings decades of combined experience across government and private sectors, having worked with children and adolescents with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Down Syndrome, and learning disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An early intervention center is a structured support facility that serves young children, typically from birth to six years old, who are showing signs of developmental delays or disabilities. It provides tailored, multidisciplinary services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, educational support, and family training, to promote holistic growth and enhance long-term developmental outcomes.

  • In Singapore, the cost of early intervention varies depending on the type of program and center. Government-funded programs are subsidized, making them more affordable, while private centers generally charge higher fees. Costs may also vary depending on the therapy type, session frequency, and any additional assessments or support services.

  • Early childhood intervention strategies support children’s development through speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, play-based learning, and parental involvement. Tailored to each child’s needs, these approaches enhance communication, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, and are implemented in our early intervention centers.

  • The five foundational pillars of early intervention are:

    • Family-Centered Practices: Engaging families as active partners in the intervention process.

    • Children's Learning: Focusing on the child's development and learning needs.

    • Natural Environments: Providing services in settings where children naturally learn and grow.

    • Adult Learning: Equipping caregivers and professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge.

    • Quality Teaming: Collaborating among professionals to deliver comprehensive support.

  • The three main goals of early intervention are to promote positive social-emotional skills, enhance the acquisition and use of knowledge and skills, and encourage the use of appropriate behaviors to meet needs. These objectives aim to support children's development and ensure they are active participants in various settings.