Speech and voice therapy for teens and adults
Losing your voice or your words after a stroke or illness is frightening, for you and your family. We work patiently on getting you understood again in daily life.
When it may help
- Slurred speech after a stroke
- Can't find the right word
- Says a different word than meant
- Hard to follow conversation
- Hoarse voice for weeks
- Voice tires or disappears
- Pain or strain when speaking
How we work
We listen first
We listen to your speech and voice, look at how the speech muscles move, and hear what matters most to you.
Practical goals
Goals like ordering food, talking on the phone or chatting with grandchildren.
Exercises you can use now
Exercises and strategies, like pacing and breathing, that you can use in daily life.
Family and home practice
Ideas to practise at home, and tips for family on making conversation easier.
More about speech and voice therapy for teens and adults
What we help with
- Slurred speech after a stroke (dysarthria): building strength, control and timing in the muscles for speech
- Aphasia: finding words, building sentences, understanding speech, reading and writing
- Voice loss and voice problems: healthier voice use, breathing, posture and voice care
See a doctor first. A voice change lasting more than a few weeks needs an ENT check. After a stroke, speak to the treating doctor before starting.
Families are welcome
Family members can join sessions. We show them simple things that help, like giving more time, cutting background noise and checking understanding.
Where we see you
At our centre in T. Dasarahalli. If travel is tiring, ask us whether online sessions suit you. Looking for help for a child? See speech therapy for children.
Questions parents ask
Can therapy help slurred speech after a stroke?
Speech therapy can often help people speak more clearly after a stroke. Therapy often works on the muscles used for speech and on practical ways to be understood. Progress varies from person to person.
When should therapy start after a stroke?
Once the treating doctor says it is safe. If there is coughing or choking when eating or drinking, tell the doctor straight away, as this needs medical attention.
My voice has been hoarse for weeks. What should I do?
See an ENT doctor first to find the cause. Voice therapy can then help you use your voice in a healthier way, alongside medical care.
Can family members join?
Yes, and we encourage it. Family learn how to support practice and how to make conversation easier in the meantime.
Every child is different. If this seems right for your child, please ask your therapist for more details.
Often helps children with
I came across this when my dad needed help with his slurred speech after a minor stroke. I am really grateful to pashyanti ma'am. She conducted the sessions with great passion and a lot of patience.
Wondering if this is right for your child?
Every child’s needs are different. Talk to us, and we’ll think it through with you.