Speech & Language Therapy

What is Speech Therapy for Children?

Speech therapy is fundamental for developing the communication skills and overall development of children that have difficulties in hearing, speaking or understanding language.

  • Teaches children how to talk and understand
  • Helps with pronunciation, clarity, and fluency
  • Builds vocabulary and sentence formation
  • Done through fun play, storytelling, and games

When words don’t come easily, speech therapy steps in to help. It benefits children who are late talkers, have difficulty articulating their thoughts, or understanding other people.

Who Needs Speech Therapy?

Speech Therapy addresses issues with speech, comprehension and expression in children. With the proper support/treatment, children are able to feel more confident, and a better connection to the world around them.

Kids with Speech Delays
  • Don’t babble, talk, or say clear words
  • Speak fewer words for their age
  • Limited verbal communication
  • Repeat words or phrases (echolalia)
  • Doesn’t point, wave, or make eye contact
  • Repeat sounds or words
  • Get stuck while talking
  • Show signs of speech anxiety
  • Can’t follow instructions
  • Trouble with reading, writing, or vocabulary
  • Difficulty understanding questions
  • Nasal or hoarse voice
  • Unclear speech sounds
  • Problems with tone or pitch
  • Poor handwriting
  • Can’t hold a pencil right
  • Struggles with cutting or pasting

Early Speech Therapy Signs by Age Group

Speech therapy can benefit children who aren’t meeting typical communication milestones.

Early Speech Signs in Children Aged 0–3 years

  • Don’t respond to name or sounds
  • No response to name or sounds
  • Delayed speech or gestures
  • Doesn’t make eye contact
  • Trouble playing or pointing
  • Repeats sound without meaning
  • Uses very few words
  • Doesn’t understand simple instructions
  • Frustration when not understood

Early Speech Signs in Children Aged 3–5 years

  • Unclear or hard-to-understand speech
  • Limited vocabulary
  • Doesn’t form simple sentences
  • Can’t follow directions
  • Avoids speaking
  • Trouble with rhymes or storytelling
  • Difficulty naming objects
  • Trouble answering “what,” “where,” or “why” questions

Early Speech Signs in Children Aged 5+ years

  • Mispronounces many words
  • Can’t retell simple stories
  • Trouble understanding long instructions
  • Poor reading and writing skills
  • Struggles with sentence building
  • Avoids speaking in groups or class
  • Low confidence in communication
  • Gets frustrated while expressing ideas

Benefits of Speech Therapy

Speech therapy nurtures confidence, connection and success in the home, school, and every communication exchanged with a friend.

  • Improves pronunciation and speech clarity
  • Helps children’s express thoughts and emotions
  • Builds vocabulary and language understanding
  • Strengthens social and classroom communication
  • Enhances listening and memory skills
  • Boosts confidence in talking to peers and adults
  • Supports reading, writing, and academic performance

Speech Therapists at Sushrut Kilkari

Our trained and loving speech therapists help children in pronouncing the words/sentences correctly. Using playful, proven methods, our expert speech therapists guide each child on a path of becoming a confident communicator.

What Speech Therapists Do?

Improve Speech Sounds

  • Teach correct pronunciation
  • Help with fluency and stammering
  • Reduce unclear speech

Build Language Skills

  • Teach sentence formation
  • Improve vocabulary and comprehension
  • Help with reading and storytelling

Support Social Communication

  • Teach how to start and continue conversations
  • Help express feelings
  • Build turn-taking and listening skills

Support Children with Special Needs

  • Use special tools for non-verbal kids
  • Teach gestures, signs, or picture communication
  • Work with parents and schools for better support

Which Disorders Need Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy helps in several conditions including:

  • • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • • Cerebral Palsy
  • • Stroke
  • • Multiple Sclerosis
  • • Parkinson's Disease
  • • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • • Developmental Delay
  • • Spinal Cord Injury
  • • Amputation
  • • Dementia
  • • ADHD
  • • Learning Disabilities

Speech Therapy Process at Sushrut Kilkari

Every child’s speech journey is unique. Our therapists follow a personalized plan for each child.

Initial Consultation and Assessment

  • Meet and understand the child’s concerns
  • Observe speech, language, and communication
  • Evaluate listening, talking, and understanding

Creating a Personalized Treatment Plan

  • Set goals for language and speech development
  • Include fun activities and age-appropriate exercises

Implementing Speech Therapy Sessions

  • Conduct 45-minute fun-based sessions
  • Use games, stories, visuals, and role-plays
  • Encourage parent participation

Regular Monitoring and Adjustments

  • Track speech improvements
  • Share updates with caregivers
  • Adjust plan based on progress

Communication Made Fun for Kids

We help your child express, listen, and understand through:

  • Picture cards and books
  • Rhymes and singing
  • Role plays and games
  • Social stories

Special Tools for Little Kids

  • Flashcards and picture boards
  • Speech-generating apps
  • Sound therapy kits

Empowering Families

  • Parent training to encourage speech at home
  • Tips for everyday communication
  • Helping siblings and teachers understand the child’s needs
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