What Speech Therapy Helps With
Speech therapy assists children in multiple areas, including:
- Speech clarity and articulation
- Vocabulary development
- Sentence formation and expressive language
- Understanding of instructions
- Social communication and conversational skills
- Oral-motor strength and coordination
- Stammering reduction
- Non-verbal communication (gestures, AAC, signs)
Conditions Treated with Speech Therapy
- Speech Delay
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Stuttering/Stammering
- Global Developmental Delay
- Oral-motor weakness or swallowing issues
- Slow learning and comprehension difficulties
Therapy Process at Our Centre
1. Evaluation & Speech-Language Assessment
We analyse articulation, phonology, comprehension, vocabulary, clarity, oral-motor skills, social skills, and communication patterns.
2. Individualised Therapy Planning
Goals are customised for age, developmental level, school needs, and behavioural patterns.
3. Regular Therapy Sessions
Sessions include articulation drills, visual cues, AAC training, oral-motor exercises, social communication training, and play-based tasks.
4. Parent Training
Parents receive guidance on home practice strategies, daily communication building, and speech stimulation activities.
5. Progress Monitoring
Regular reviews help track clarity, understanding, communication, and expressive growth.
Benefits of Speech Therapy
- Improved speech clarity and pronunciation
- Better communication and expressive skills
- Enhanced confidence and social interaction
- Strengthened comprehension and academic performance
- Reduced frustration caused by communication challenges
- Improved feeding, chewing, and oral coordination (if relevant)
Why Choose Blessings Child Development Centre
- Experienced paediatric speech therapists
- Structured, goal-based communication plans
- Integration with OT and behavioural therapy
- Visual, AAC and play-based methods
- Parent-inclusive model for faster progress
FAQs for Parents
- When should I start speech therapy?
Start as early as possible — early intervention is more effective. - How many sessions are needed?
Most children attend 2–3 sessions weekly depending on delays. - Can speech therapy help children with autism?
Yes. It greatly improves communication, understanding and expression. - Will speech therapy improve school performance?
Yes — speech, vocabulary, and comprehension strongly impact academics.