Speech and Language Therapy for Children

Our private special needs school's experienced and certified speech-language pathologists in Delhi are capable of providing comprehensive care to children with communication challenges.

Our range of services includes the following and is designed to meet children’s specific needs:

• Fluency therapy
• Articulation therapy
• Voice therapy
• Language therapy
• Feeding and swallowing therapy
• Social communication therapy

We work closely with the families of affected children to develop a plan that precisely meets the specific requirements. Another important part of our procedure is the parent training module, which is critical to helping families support the communication development of their children at home.

Signs That Your Child May Need Speech Therapy

If your child is experiencing the following difficulties, speech therapy under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist may be beneficial:

• Trouble speaking clearly using the right sounds
• Trouble following directions
• Unable to answer questions
• Limited verbal language (especially when compared to their peers)
• Stressful mealtimes
• Trouble playing with others
• Difficulty engaging in conversation with others
• Unable to swallow
• Feeding challenges
• Frustration about the inability to understand anything
• Stammering

If you spot any of the above-listed problems with your child or suspect any other speech, language, or communication concerns, it is time to get professional help without further delay. A speech and language assessment for your child can help identify the issues and design the best-suited therapy.

What does Speech & Language Therapy Address?

Speech and language therapy can be beneficial for children, whether diagnosed or not, with the following conditions or other issues:

• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s
• Voice Disorders
• Articulation disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Dysphagia
• Genetic disorders Hearing Loss
• Stuttering
• “Late Talkers”
• Spina bifida
• Language Delay or Disorders

Benefits of Speech Therapy

Speech therapy offers numerous benefits, including

• Dramatic boost to a child’s self-esteem and confidence.
• Less to negligible spoon feeding.
• Improved intellectual abilities
• Improved quality of life.
• Prepares young children to attend school.
• Improved vocal quality.
• Development of language skills.
• Improvement in swallowing function.

Speech Therapy Sessions

We offer varied speech therapy sessions for children. The exact therapy required is determined after assessing the following:

• The type of disorder
• The origin of the disorder
• The age of the patient

A typical session for a child at our special education school in Delhi usually lasts for 45 minutes. We conduct one-on-one sessions for maximum benefits. As professionals experienced in handling children with speech-related disorders, we appreciate parents being fully involved in these sessions. This is an important part of making parents aware of things that need to be practiced at home for quick results.

FAQs

What role do parents have to play in speech therapy?

Since therapists have only limited time available for attending a child, we would recommend parents take responsibility for assessing the child’s progress. We encourage parents to actively participate in therapy from the beginning stages of setting goals. Parents should also help a child do the therapist’s exercises at home. Our therapists will assist parents by sharing instructional videos.

Are speech disorders different from language disorders?

Yes. Speech disorders are characterized by a child's difficulty speaking those words. For instance, the child will face challenges in saying specific words or sounds correctly (referred to as articulation difficulties). On the other hand, language disorders cause challenges in understanding different words or instructions. These disorders also cause difficulty in using age-appropriate words or sentences.

Is speech therapy beneficial for children with learning disabilities?

Yes. Speech therapy is immensely helpful for children with learning disabilities such as Down syndrome or autism. A speech therapist will administer this therapy to the child with an aim to develop better speech patterns. It will also help children express themselves in a better way. A speech therapist will help the child become a better listener and develop skills to follow simple instructions and answer questions.