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Therapy

Speech therapy is designed to help children speak and communicate more effectively.

Assessment Focus

A speech and language assessment will determine the presence of any difficulties or disorders related to:

  • Understanding and production of language
  • Articulation (clarity of speech)
  • Phonology (sound system of a language)
  • Fluency
  • Vocal flexibility
  • Swallowing, feeding, and chewing

Assessment

The speech and language therapist (SLT) will assess the child’s developmental level through:

  • Formal and informal tests
  • Observations
  • Interview with family and caregivers

Outcome

The SLT will determine:

  • Extent of the child’s communication problem
  • His or her areas of strength
  • The level of family support

The SLT will also help the family create an individualized plan to address the needs of the child and family.

Therapy Details

During therapy, the SLT will provide treatment, advice and support for the child’s speech related challenges. They will work to improve the child’s expressive and receptive language and, where necessary, introduce an alternate mode of communication.

Features of speech therapy include:

Targeted exercises adapted to the difficulties of the child

Involving and training family members so that they can practice strategies used during therapy sessions

Small group therapies for children with similar speech and language goals

Skills Targeted

Listening and attention skills Phonological awareness skills Play skills Social skills Understanding of language Expressive language Use of alternative communication

The Team

Prachi Jain | Dr. Koyeli Sengupta

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment, please email us at

scheduling.team@ummeed.org

or call us on

022 6248 8100 / 022 2300 2006