Speech & Language Therapy
Treatment in the context of speech - language disorders does not mean medical treatment. It refers to rehabilitation, teaching, counseling or behavior modification.
The Institute with its experienced speech language pathologists and trainee students, who work under supervision, offers treatment for a variety of speech & language disorders. Highlights of the treatment are:
Treatment on systematic and scientific lines
Customized treatment to suit patients’ specific needs
Involvement of significant others in the treatment process
Use of state of art equipment. Regular monitoring to assess efficacy of treatment
Additional facilities such as intervention by clinical psychologists and social worker
Assistance with academic and vocational placement
Treatment services are available for:
Speech dysfluencies: Aims to modify rate of speech, regulate breathing and reduce muscle tension. Over the last few decades, the Institute has successfully treated a large number of Persons With Stuttering (PWS)
Articulation & Phonological Disorders: Aims at improving intelligibility of individuals’ speech. Institute has software programs for providing therapy for these disorders
Voice: Aims to reach the patients’ optimal pitch, loudness and quality
Different types of Treatment available: Demonstration Therapy - Treatment of short duration provided for outstation clients. Caregivers are trained to carry out treatment procedures at home Home training programs given after Demonstration therapy Intensive treatment during vacation for students Intensive group treatment program for persons with stuttering Specilaity Clinics: Dysphagia clinic: aims at improving the patient’s swallowing using food consistency modification, postural changes and oro-motor exercises along with direct swallowing therapy Maxillo-facial (Cleft Lip & Palate) clinic: Provides assessment and remedial services for patients with cleft lip and palate Post-stroke clinic: A team of SLP, psychologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist will provide comprehensive remedial services for patients with aphasia.
Different types of Treatment available:
Demonstration Therapy - Treatment of short duration provided for outstation clients. Caregivers are trained to carry out treatment procedures at home
Home training programs given after Demonstration therapy
Intensive treatment during vacation for students
Intensive group treatment program for persons with stuttering
Specilaity Clinics:
Dysphagia clinic: aims at improving the patient’s swallowing using food consistency modification, postural changes and oro-motor exercises along with direct swallowing therapy
Maxillo-facial (Cleft Lip & Palate) clinic: Provides assessment and remedial services for patients with cleft lip and palate
Post-stroke clinic: A team of SLP, psychologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist will provide comprehensive remedial services for patients with aphasia.
