Speechtherapy & Early Intervention
Key areas focused in the hospital
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS
SLPs assess and treat speech and language issues such as difficulty with articulation, language comprehension, word retrieval, and fluency (e.g., stuttering). This is particularly important for patients recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, or progressive diseases like dementia.
VOICE DISORDERS
SLPs treat voice problems, such as hoarseness or loss of voice, often caused by surgery, illness, or overuse. They provide strategies to strengthen vocal cords and improve vocal quality.
SWALLOWING DISORDERS
Swallowing difficulties are common in patients with neurological conditions, post-surgery recovery, or certain chronic illnesses. Speech therapists evaluate and create individualized treatment plans to help patients swallow safely, reducing the risk of aspiration and malnutrition.
For patients who have undergone surgery, particularly those involving the head, neck, or throat, speech therapy is crucial in recovery. It aids in restoring speech, swallowing, and cognitive functions impacted by the trauma or procedure.
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER
Sensory interventions play a vital role in speech therapy for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). These children often struggle to process sensory input, impacting communication. SPD affects responses to sights, sounds, touch, and movement, interfering with interactions. Therapy helps regulate sensory input, improve communication, and develop social skills.
In paediatric patients, speech therapists play a key role in diagnosing and treating developmental speech and language delays. Early intervention is essential to address issues before they impact a child’s academic performance or social development.
Importance Across All Age Groups
Infants and Children
Early detection of speech and language issues can greatly impact a child’s social and educational development. SLPs help children with speech delays, language impairments, and autism, building essential communication skills for school success.
Adults
Adults recovering from stroke, surgery, or neurological disorders often require speech therapy to regain communication abilities and improve quality of life. Conditions like aphasia (language impairment after stroke) and dysarthria (motor speech disorder) require tailored interventions for optimal recovery.
As people age, they may face speech, language, and swallowing challenges due to memory loss, cognitive decline, or conditions like dementia and Parkinson’s. Speech therapy can help maintain independence and prevent complications, such as aspiration pneumonia from swallowing difficulties.
DOCTORS
Meet Our Doctors
Nadeem Banu
Anjali.s.m
Ruhaina Beegum
Nadeem Banu
Nadeem Banu
Speech Language Therapist
Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner
Certified Autism Specialist Clinician
Anjali.s.m
Ruhaina Beegum
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is a clinical program aimed at diagnosing and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Our licensed speech therapists work with patients of all ages to improve communication skills and support safe swallowing.
Speech therapy can benefit people of all ages who experience difficulties with speech, language, voice, communication, or swallowing. This includes children with developmental delays, adults recovering from strokes or brain injuries, and patients with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders.
Speech therapists treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Articulation disorders
- Fluency disorders (e.g., stuttering)
- Language disorders (receptive and expressive)
- Voice disorders
- Cognitive-communication disorders
- Swallowing and feeding difficulties (dysphagia)
- Speech and language impairments due to stroke or brain injury
During your first session, the therapist will conduct an assessment to understand your specific needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Subsequent sessions will include targeted activities and exercises to address the identified areas, whether that involves speech production, language comprehension, cognitive exercises, or swallowing strategies.
The duration of speech therapy varies from person to person based on the severity of the condition and individual progress. Some patients may need only a few weeks or months of therapy, while others may require longer-term support.
Our speech therapy space is the first Sensory integrated Speech Clinic in India with a Sensory gym to meet child’s sensory needs.We work on regulation of child along with speech-language goals to foster their communication needs.Our therapists are certified and internationally trained in Sensory Integration
Yes, our hospital offers paediatric speech therapy for children with speech, language, or communication challenges. We provide a child-friendly environment that focuses on engaging, fun, and effective therapy strategies to help children reach their communication milestones.
All of our speech therapists are licensed professionals with degrees in speech-language pathology and certifications from recognized professional bodies. They have extensive experience working with both pediatric and adult populations.
To schedule an appointment, you can call our hospital’s speech therapy department or front desk directly or use our online booking system. Our administrative team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Our speech therapy department is located on the Ist floor. Please refer to the hospital map or contact the front desk for directions.
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