Speech & Language Pathology Department

Helping You Communicate Better—At Every Stage of Life

At Indorewala ENT Hospital, our Speech & Language Pathology Department is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages overcome challenges related to speech, language, voice, swallowing, and communication. Whether it’s a child who isn’t speaking on time, an adult recovering from a stroke, or a teacher struggling with voice fatigue—our expert team is here to help.

🗣️ What Do Speech-Language Pathologists Do?

Our experienced speech-language pathologists (also known as speech therapists) assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions that affect communication and swallowing. We work closely with:

  • Children with speech delays, autism, learning disabilities, or cerebral palsy
  • Adults facing voice strain, stuttering, or communication problems due to neurological conditions
  • Professionals like teachers, singers, and speakers who rely on their voice for work
  • Patients recovering from medical conditions like strokes, head injuries, or surgeries

💼 Key Services We Offer

Our programs focus on early intervention, personalized therapy, and ongoing support to help patients lead fuller, more expressive lives.

👂 Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT)

  • Teaches children with hearing loss to listen and speak using their residual hearing and appropriate hearing aids or cochlear implants
  • Especially helpful for infants and toddlers when intervention starts early

🎤 Voice Therapy

  • Improves voice quality, strength, and clarity
  • Ideal for those with hoarseness, vocal strain, puberphonia, or professional voice issues

🗣️ Speech & Language Therapy

  • Enhances the ability to speak clearly, form sentences, and understand language
  • Tailored to each individual’s age, condition, and communication goals

🍽️ Swallowing Therapy

  • Helps individuals who have difficulty chewing or swallowing due to neurological issues, surgery, or age-related concerns

🧠 Conditions We Treat

We manage a wide spectrum of communication and swallowing disorders, including:

🧒 In Children

  • Speech delay and language delay
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Hearing impairment
  • Learning disabilities
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Developmental aphasia
  • Cleft palate-related speech issues

🧑‍🦳 In Adults & Seniors

  • Aphasia (post-stroke or brain injury)
  • Dementia-related communication difficulties
  • Voice disorders (hoarseness, breathiness, puberphonia, spasmodic dysphonia)
  • Fluency issues (stuttering, cluttering)
  • Dysarthria (slurred or weak speech)
  • Swallowing disorders (due to aging, surgery, or neurological illness)

🧪 How We Diagnose

We use a combination of:

  • Standardized speech and language tests
  • Checklists and rating scales
  • Observation and expert evaluation
  • Customized therapy plans based on detailed assessments

🎯 Why Choose Us?

  • Comprehensive care for children, adults, and seniors
  • Evidence-based therapies designed for lasting improvement
  • Supportive counselling and education for families and caregivers
  • Focus on quality of life, not just clinical outcomes

💬 When Should You See a Speech Therapist?

Seek help if you or your loved one:

  • Has difficulty speaking clearly or is not speaking at all
  • Stammers, stutters, or speaks with an unusual rhythm
  • Struggles to understand or use language
  • Has trouble swallowing or frequent coughing while eating
  • Experiences voice strain, hoarseness, or loss of voice