Speech therapy is designed to help build skills in thinking and communicating. This is needed by people of all ages with conditions such as developmental delays and autism. Special therapy is needed to help patients build skills in all forms of communication (social, verbal, and even non-verbal). Also, speech therapy bridges gaps in understanding and skills with articulation, delays in speech, and even oral and social skills.
Our approach to speech therapy in Delhi at AILC Special School is to help each and every child communicate self-assuredly in their important social and personal spaces whether that is at home, at school, or interacting with their peers.
Speech Therapy for Children in Delhi
Children are unique in the way they express themselves. Some take longer to speak. Others may find it hard for someone to understand their speech. At AILC Special School, we run one of the most trusted speech therapy centres in Delhi. We look to provide children the words, sounds, and tools they need to express themselves, building their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Lead by Dr. Rajeev Bhatt, with more than three decades of experience, we believe every child is special and has a right to a unique speech therapy plan. In addition to speech delays, we offer therapy to children diagnosed with autism, have articulation disorders, or stutter.
We are located in South Extension I, New Delhi. We offer speech and language therapy to children as young as 18 months, and older children needing therapeutic support.
Speech Disorders We Treat at Our Speech Therapy Centre in Delhi
It is very common for parents to not understand what is going on with their children, and part of our job is to provide that insight. Many parents are likely treating children with similar disorders to these:
- Speech Delays - this is when children do not meet the speech milestones for their age.
- Dysarthria - This is caused by weak mouth and facial muscles which results in slow and unclear speech.
- Cognitive Communication Disorder - this is due to a thinking or a brain injury and communicating is affected.
- Receptive Language Disorder - this is when one has trouble understanding what is said to them.
- Expressive Language Disorder - this is trouble getting the ability to express ones thoughts and put them into sentences.
- Resonance Disorder - speech and voice impairment with a cleft palate and/or swollen tonsils.
- Aphasia - impairment of the ability to speak, read, write, and/or understand.
- Articulation Disorder - difficulty clearly producing some sounds and/or words.
- Apraxia of Speech - this is when a child has the ability to speak what they are thinking and coordinate when to do it.
- Fluency Disorders - this is when speech is impaired through rapid or slow speech.
- Stuttering - this is the interruption of speech.
- Cluttering - this is speech that is too rapid and too disorganized to follow.
If your child is presenting any of these disorders, you need to understand that our job is to better explain these disorders. Please do not self-diagnose your children when you come to see us.
Speech Therapy Activities We Use to Help Kids Talk Better
Every child is different and every speech therapy activity affects each child differently. Therefore, our therapists have to adapt their therapy plans. We have organized therapy sessions in certain groups. They are as follows:
Language Activities
Through different types of play, children are able to expand vocabulary and enhance their ability to construct sentences. It is important to remember that, unlike grown-ups, children don’t feel like they are being taught something by a teacher. We have to design practices that integrate activities that teach the children language on a repetitive and consistent basis.
Articulation Activities
We create a variety of different speech therapy activities in the form of games that show children how to make each speech sound that they struggle with by showing them the proper way to position their mouths, lips, tongue, and breath.
Oral Motor Activities
We have a variety of speech therapy activities that strengthen and help children gain control of their lips, tongues, and jaws, and that serve the purpose of helping children with articulation.
Feeding and Swallowing Activities
We have a variety of speech therapy activities that strengthen and help children gain control of their lips, tongues, and jaws, and that serve the purpose of helping children with articulation.
Personalized Speech Therapy Plans by Our Expert Therapists
Every child is unique with their own strengths and challenges. That's why the speech therapy programs we offer in our Delhi clinic differ from other centers that offer programs by the dozen. Rather than offering programs based on set curricula, we design our speech therapy programs in Delhi based on the individual child.
Steps to Designing a Customized Speech Therapy Program
1. Understanding the Areas of Concern First we look into the various aspects of your child's speech. These include their oral motor skills, their ability to socialize and communicate, their ability to understand and respond to verbal and/or non-verbal cues, and their speech and eating skills.
2. Setting Goals Together as a Family Unlike other therapy programs where the therapist does the talking and the family is not included, we take the time to understand your family's goals. This may include developing your child's social and communication skills, and managing the frustration that your child may experience as they struggle to communicate.
3. Customizing Therapy Programs in Each Session Therapy goals are based on the individual child and include the following:
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Play therapy to keep the child relaxed and engaged in a non-clinical environment
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Augmentative and alternative communication tools, from picture boards to speech-generating devices
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Skilled, structured practice in a fun therapy environment
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Flexible options for repetitive practice depending on what the child responds to best
4. Continuous Assessment and Flexibility Because there are various factors that lead to progress or lack of, we take the time to monitor and adapt the techniques being used on a regular basis.
Things to You Need to Assess to Identify the Best Speech Therapy Centre in Delhi
Speech therapy can change lives at all ages. Children can greatly benefit from early intervention, especially those with Autism and speech disorders. Improvement with communication and development is possible with the right therapy. Adhyayan Inclusive Learning Centre offers personalized speech therapy programs and speech therapists. Each of our therapists makes custom treatment plans to improve communication and confidence. The plans are made in a safe and supportive environment.
Here are some things you should assess to select the right speech therapy center in Delhi:
1. Staff Credentials and Speech Therapy Experience
The effectiveness of speech therapy is based primarily on the staff's expertise. The center should employ certified and experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). Therapists who have experience in the language and speech disorders of children who have autism, speech delays, as well as stuttering, language development, articulation, and speech deficits, are knowledgeable about the issues and are able to address them on a case-by-case basis.
2. Thorough Evaluation and Customization of Therapy Plans
Each client is unique and differentiates themselves with their own set of communication challenges and needs. A credible speech therapy center should start with a thorough evaluation in order to capture the client’s strengths and challenges, as well as therapy goals. Based on this initial evaluation, a therapy plan should be developed with flexible objectives that can be revised with the client’s progress.
3. Comprehensive Speech Therapy Services
When choosing a centre, ensure they have a variety of speech and language therapy services, for example:
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Therapy for speech delays/language development
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Therapy for speech in children with autism
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Therapy for articulation/pronunciation
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Fluency/stammering therapy
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Voice therapy
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Oral motor therapy
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Rehabilitation for speech of stroke/neurologically affected patients
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Convenient online therapy
When a centre has a variety of therapy options, they are likely better able to address your needs as they change.
4. Therapy Resources and Child-Friendly Infrastructure
The right environment is crucial for effective learning. A centre's space should be safe and welcoming and engaging for children. Modern resources for therapy and learning, communication tools, and aids help make therapy more effective and interesting.
5. Great Reviews and a Good Referral Base
A centre's reputation should be your first consideration. Look for Google reviews or parent testimonials and success stories. A trusted speech therapy centre produces good recommendations from pediatricians, psychologists, teachers, and families.
6. Active Participation of Parents and Progress Tracking
The best speech therapy is participatory and extends beyond the centre. The best centres involve families through parent and caregiver home practice, regular updates on progress, and ways to foster communication in everyday life. Active participation is a key element in tracking progress and helps keep therapy goals realistic and measurable.
Selecting a speech therapy center in Delhi should not be a decision that is taken lightly. Factors such as the treatment policies the therapist implements, the services the center provides, the center's infrastructure, the support the center provides to family members, and the center's overall reputation are important to consider and will help you choose a center where you and your family member will receive the support needed to gain confidence and experience progress.
Many children on the autism spectrum experience delays in verbal and non-verbal communication — some start speaking later than expected, some struggle to move from single words to full sentences, and many find it hard to read social cues like tone of voice or facial expressions. This isn't a reflection of intelligence or willingness to connect; it's a difference in how communication develops, and it responds well to the right kind of support.
Our speech therapists work closely with children on the spectrum using play, pictures, visual schedules, and structured social routines to build vocabulary, encourage two-way communication, and support social engagement. Early, consistent intervention often makes a meaningful difference — not just in speech itself, but in a child's confidence, independence, and ability to form relationships with family, peers, and teachers.
Why Parents Choose AILC Special School for Speech Therapy in Delhi
Locating a speech therapy center can be a daunting task for parents. Most of the time, parents prefer centers that provide more than the typical information and that demonstrate that their child will be heard and cared for.
Here are a few reasons to choose us.
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Dr. Rajeev Bhatt has more than 30 years of clinical experience and provides the foundation of evidence-based practice for the therapy programs at the center.
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Therapy programs are tailored to the individual needs of the child. A pre-written worksheet will never be given to a child. Therapy programs are built to be individualized for a child's specific developmental needs.
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There are early intervention specialists for children who are 18 months to 6 years old, and support is provided to older children who have an ongoing need for speech and language services.
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Care is integrated and provided in a child-friendly and safe therapy space. Therapy and special education services are provided to children in areas where support is needed the most.
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Parents participate in the process as an active partner and are provided support in the process.
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A therapy program will be modified to be relevant to the child and how the child has progressed.
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We are located in South Extension, New Delhi. We welcome families coming from Lajpat Nagar, Greater Kailash, and other regions from both South and Central Delhi.
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We help children develop independence. We believe that the goal of a therapy session is not to help improve one’s speech in a closed setting. We want children to have the ability to communicate with confidence in their daily lives.
If you are trying to choose a speech therapy center in Delhi, we encourage you to visit multiple centers. We would like you to ask as many questions as you would like. Looking at the environment the center provides will really help you figure out which center will work best for your child.
Book Speech Therapy Appointment For Children In Delhi
Do you feel your child is having a hard time with formal communication skills? With a lack of understanding or a lack of social/interpersonal skills? Don't worry! Get in touch with the AILC Special School support team and let the professionals help your child!
Looking for a speech therapist near you in Delhi? Our centre in South Extension I is easily accessible for families across South and Central Delhi.
South Extension I, New Delhi
📞 088609 00253