Behavioral Intervention Centre for Children

Behavioral Intervention Centre for Children (BICC) is a specialised speech therapy and behavioural intervention provider located in Telok Kurau, serving families in the East region of Singapore.

Approach and Methods

BICC applies the Analysis of Verbal Behaviour method, which focuses on treating specific components of the language system using evidence-based techniques. Their approach includes modelling, recasting, mands and tacts, phonetic and phonemic awareness, and metalinguistic techniques. The centre also employs Applied Behaviour Analysis principles such as reinforcement contingencies, prompting, fading, chaining, and floor-time.

Services Offered

BICC provides comprehensive speech and language interventions including:

• Listening processing input therapy
• Speech perception therapy
• Sound system assessment
• Oral motor structural functional screening and therapy
• Literacy acquisition support

Experience-Based Learning

The centre incorporates experience-based learning approaches including natural language paradigm, incidental teaching strategy, interrupted behaviour chains, and pivotal response teaching. These techniques are used in natural learning situations to develop language processing skills and support appropriate behaviours in children.