Speech and language are the most vital tools for a child to express their feelings, needs, and ideas. At OACDC, our highly qualified speech therapists provide specialized care for children experiencing speech delays and communication disorders.
We proudly serve families across South Delhi—including Kalkaji, Badarpur, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar, and Sarita Vihar. Depending on your child's unique needs, we offer customized one-on-one sessions or engaging group classroom setups to foster effe
Our experienced therapists address a wide range of developmental challenges that affect communication:
Speech Delays & Hearing Issues: If a child speaks late compared to their peers, it requires immediate attention. This can sometimes be linked to hearing impairments in one or both ears. We guide parents through hearing assessments and provide specialized speech training for kids using hearing assistance.
Behavioural Issues (ADHD & ADD): Speech delays often co-occur with behavioral challenges. A child may struggle to communicate due to a short attention span or hyperactive behavior.
Oral Motor Problems: Speech requires complex coordination. When the brain struggles to coordinate oral structures (lips, tongue, and jaws), producing accurate sounds becomes difficult. We use targeted exercises to strengthen these muscles.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Stammering: We provide customized therapy to help neurodivergent children develop both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Oral motor problems don't just affect speech; they directly impact a child's eating habits. Proper nutrition is crucial for a child's overall health and development. Our therapists specialize in treating children who experience:
Difficulty in feeding or eating properly.
Problems with sucking.
Trouble chewing solid foods.
Difficulty in blowing (which uses the same muscles needed for speech).
When parents feel their child is not speaking according to their age, a thorough assessment is the first step. Our speech therapists conduct child-friendly, play-based evaluations focusing on:
Receptive Language: How much the child understands and follows commands.
Expressive Language: The child's ability to say sounds, words, phrases, and sentences.
Speech Clarity & Sound Development: Checking for clear articulation.
Oral Muscle Strength: Examining tongue movements, jaw coordination, and checking for structural issues like tongue-tie.
Cognitive & Behavioral Checks: Understanding the child's attention span and cooperation levels to create the most effective treatment plan.
Therapy should be an enjoyable experience for your child. We build a child's vocabulary by engaging them with books, objects, and ongoing events in a fun, play-based environment.
Through repetition and engaging games, our therapists teach children how sounds are produced. We gently guide them on how to move their lips and tongue to create specific sounds (like 'baba', 'mama', 'r', 't'). Over time, this coordination helps the child confidently transition from making basic sounds to speaking complete, meaningful sentences.
