In conjunction with Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, we’re looking at the role of speech and language development on literacy. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and speech and language therapist Iffah Rashida Mazlan from the Malaysian Association of Speech and Hearing reveal the red flags of literacy difficulties among children.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek and Liew Jing Ru

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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