Moving forward at every child’s pace
Turtle Express began in 2020. Today we are a team of therapists in T. Dasarahalli, working together towards a child-directed approach for every child.
Pashyanthi Nagendra
Founder and paediatric speech-language pathologist. MASLP, Manipal University.
Pashyanthi founded Turtle Express in 2020. She is certified in Child-Centred Play Therapy, TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy, PROMPT, the Hanen More Than Words programme and sensory integration training. Parents describe her blending these approaches in one session, and guiding them so the work carries on at home.
Several parents in our Google reviews say they came to Pashyanthi after trying other centres, especially for autism, non-verbal children and childhood apraxia of speech.
Languages: Kannada, English, Hindi
“My journey has been like an amazing turtle race backed up with a lot of patience and focuses on moving towards the progress of every child to his/her best self. The turtle only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.”
Evidence based practices
Pashyanthi’s certifications, and the practices behind our work, with videos. See our evidence based practices.
Our team
Siri
Speech-language pathologist
Master’s, Manipal University
From Mysore, Siri brings a contagious enthusiasm for working with children. Her gentle, compassionate approach helps her build strong connections with kids, making therapy a safe and joyful space. Outside therapy, she channels her creativity into dance.
Speaks Kannada, English, Hindi
Payel
Speech-language pathologist
Master’s, Manipal University
Payel brings both calm and creativity to Turtle Express. An artist who loves painting, she adapts with ease and connects beautifully with parents.
Speaks Hindi, English, Kannada
Anasswara
Consultant audiologist and speech-language pathologist
MASLP, Dr S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bengaluru
Anasswara brings expertise in both hearing and speech, and supports children and families through their communication journey with patience and genuine care.
Speaks Hindi, English, Kannada, Malayalam
Pratibha
Sensory integration therapist
Structured and empathetic, Pratibha comes from a strong service background through her work with NGOs. She keeps each child’s end goal in view while caring deeply along the way.
Speaks Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, English
Kashish
Psychologist
Behind every behaviour is a story waiting to be understood. Coming into this field, I have learned healing rarely happens in grand moments; it happens in small, consistent ones. At Turtle Express, I hold space for empathy, autonomy, and authenticity, because every child’s pace and path deserve to be respected, not rushed.
Revanth
Consultant occupational therapist
Revanth helps children build motor skills, sensory regulation and everyday independence.
Keeping the centre running
Ashwini
Admin
Revathi Bai
Supporting staff
What makes us different
- Parents in the room
- Parents can sit in on sessions or watch through a window, and get feedback after sessions, so the work carries on at home.
- Led by the child
- A child-directed approach: we start with what your child enjoys.
- Always learning
- Trained in PROMPT, TalkTools oral placement therapy, Hanen, play therapy and sensory integration, and still learning at conferences and workshops.
- One team
- Speech, occupational and sensory therapists working in coherence towards the same goals for your child.
Come and meet us
Book a first visit, or call with a question. We’re happy to talk it through.