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Through speech therapy, we help children find their voice — and the courage to use it.
Dr Sathiya Ganesan’s
Helping Children Speak Clearly, Connect Confidently, and Grow with Every Word.
Early Intervention to Empower Communication, Confidence, and Social Connection
Speech is more than just words — it’s how children share their thoughts, express emotions, and connect with the world. When communication doesn’t come easily, it can affect learning, behaviour, and self-esteem.
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) helps children overcome these barriers by developing clearer speech, stronger language skills, and greater social confidence.
Dr. Sathiya Ganesan, Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, works closely with certified speech-language therapists to provide early, individualised, and compassionate care for children facing communication challenges.
Understanding Speech and Language Therapy
Helping Children Speak Freely, Understand Clearly, and Connect Confidently
Speech and Language Therapy addresses a wide range of communication difficulties. It supports not just speaking, but also understanding, listening, reading, social interaction, and non-verbal cues.
Conditions commonly supported by SLT include:
- Speech delay or unclear speech
- Language delay (limited vocabulary, short sentences)
- Stuttering or fluency disorders
- Autism-related communication difficulties
- Social communication issues
- Feeding and oral-motor challenges
- Hearing impairment or neurological conditions affecting speech
Every child has a unique voice — SLT helps them find it and use it with confidence.
Signs a Family May Benefit from Therapy
- Limited speech for age or not speaking at all
- Difficulty pronouncing sounds or being understood
- Trouble following instructions or answering questions
- Frustration while trying to speak or frequent tantrums
- Repetition of words or syllables (stammering)
- Poor eye contact or difficulty in social interactions
- Avoidance of talking, even in familiar environments
- Delays in reading or expressing thoughts clearly
If these signs persist beyond developmental milestones, early evaluation is key to improvement.
Child-Centered Evaluation and Goal Setting
Dr. Ganesan collaborates with expert speech therapists to provide:
- Comprehensive speech and language assessments
- Play-based and observation-driven evaluations
- Listening, comprehension, and articulation testing
- Parent interviews and developmental history review
The result is a personalized therapy plan built around the child’s needs, strengths, and goals.
What Happens in Speech and Language Therapy?
SLT sessions are interactive, fun, and structured to:
- Improve speech clarity and sound production
- Expand vocabulary and sentence formation
- Strengthen listening and comprehension skills
- Enhance conversation and storytelling abilities
- Teach non-verbal and social communication cues
- Support classroom communication and participation
Therapists use games, pictures, stories, flashcards, movement, and repetition — ensuring children stay engaged and motivated.
Supporting Children with Special Needs
Dr. Ganesan ensures SLT is part of a broader care plan for children with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD and learning disabilities
- Cerebral palsy or neurological conditions
- Speech disorders linked to emotional or developmental delays
In these cases, speech therapy works alongside psychiatric care, behavioral therapy, and occupational therapy to promote holistic growth.
Parent Coaching and Home Practice
Parents play a vital role in language development. Dr. Ganesan and the SLT team provide:
- Guidance on encouraging speech at home
- Tips for reading, talking, and interacting meaningfully
- Exercises to support progress between sessions
- Tools to manage frustration and build confidence in communication
Empowered parents make empowered communicators.
School Support and Communication Integration
Children often need support in school environments. Dr. Ganesan assists with:
- Speech-friendly classroom accommodations
- Teacher coordination for better understanding
- Social skills building for peer interactions
- Transition support for children with expressive or receptive difficulties
When children feel understood at school, learning and participation improve dramatically.
Secure Online Sessions and Consultations
Where applicable, Dr. Sathiya Ganesan offers teletherapy support to:
- Review progress with parents
- Share speech stimulation strategies for home
- Coordinate remote SLT sessions when travel is difficult
- Offer consistent care across therapy phases
Why Choose Dr. Sathiya Ganesan’s Speech and Language Therapy Collaboration?
Dr Sathiya Ganesan’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that communication difficulties are treated not just as speech delays, but as part of a child’s overall development. His SLT program is:
- Age-appropriate and engaging
- Focused on real-life communication outcomes
- Integrated with psychiatric, behavioral, and sensory care
- Evidence-based and developmentally informed
Give Your Child the Confidence to Speak, Express, and Connect
Every child deserves to be heard. If your child is struggling with speech, language, or communication, early intervention can change everything. Contact Dr. Sathiya Ganesan today to begin speech therapy tailored to your child’s growth and goals.
What age is best to start speech therapy?
Therapy can start as early as 18 months if speech or language delays are suspected. Early support leads to better outcomes.
How long does speech therapy take?
It depends on the severity of the delay or disorder. Some children improve in a few months, while others need ongoing support.
Can speech therapy help with social skills?
Yes. SLT often includes social communication training, helping children with conversation, eye contact, turn-taking, and expressing emotions.
Is speech therapy only for children who don’t talk?
No. SLT supports both expressive and receptive language, clarity of speech, stuttering, and even voice modulation.
Can parents help at home?
Absolutely. Home practice is essential. Dr. Ganesan provides strategies, games, and exercises to support progress outside sessions.
