Speech therapy
Every child has something to say. We help them find the words, through play, at their own pace, with you right beside them.
See what it looks like at Turtle Express
When it is often recommended
- No words by 16 months
- No two-word phrases by 2 years
- Hard to understand at 3
- Repeats but doesn't ask
- Pulls you by the hand instead of talking
- Stammering
- Not following simple instructions
How we work
We play and observe
A relaxed first assessment. We watch how your child plays, listens and communicates, and hear your worries.
A plan made for your child
Clear goals that matter at home, built around what your child already loves.
Sessions you can see
Join in, or watch through our observation window. We explain what we did and why after every session.
Practice that fits your day
Simple activities for bath time, meals and play, so progress carries on at home.
More about speech therapy
What speech therapy helps with
Speech therapy helps children understand words, use words and be understood. We work with late talkers, children whose speech is hard to follow, children who stammer, and children who understand far more than they can say.
Methods we use
We often blend several proven methods in one session:
- PROMPT: gentle touch cues on the jaw, lips and tongue to shape sounds
- Oral placement therapy (TalkTools): builds the muscle control for clear speech
- Hanen: coaches parents to turn daily routines into chances to talk
- AAC (other ways to communicate, like pictures): a bridge to words for children who aren’t speaking yet, never a replacement
Who we see
Children from 3 months to 18 years, including children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, hearing loss and global developmental delay. We also see teenagers and adults after a stroke or voice loss. Sessions run at our centre in T. Dasarahalli and online.
Questions parents ask
When should my child start speech therapy?
There is no age that is too early. If your child has no words by 16 months, or no two-word phrases by 2 years, it is worth an assessment. We see children from 3 months to 18 years.
How long will my child need therapy?
It is different for every child. We set clear goals after the assessment and review progress with you regularly, so you always know where things stand.
Can I sit in on sessions?
Yes. Parents join sessions or watch through our observation window, and we talk you through every session.
Do you offer speech therapy online?
Yes. Families outside Bengaluru have worked with us online. Ask us whether online sessions suit your child.
Every child is different. If this seems right for your child, please ask your therapist for more details.
Often helps children with
After having taken speech therapy from multiple big named centres in Bangalore over the last 4 yrs for my on the spectrum kid with speech apraxia, I can confidently vouch for Pashyanti's experience and dedication to her work. … She is one of her kind whom I have seen using OPT, Hanen , PROMPT and AAC in the same session so beautifully blending them in her flow.
Other ways we help
Early intervention
For babies and toddlers, from 3 months to about 5 years, who are slow to reach milestones.
Occupational therapy
For children who find handwriting, movement or everyday tasks like dressing harder than others.
Sensory integration therapy
For children who are over- or under-sensitive to sound, touch or movement.
Cognitive therapy
For children who find it hard to focus, remember, plan or finish what they start.
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.