Why Speech Therapy Matters
Do you worry that your child is not talking like other kids?
Is your child hard to understand, stuttering, or silent when they should be asking questions?
You are not alone — and you are not at fault.
Speech and language delays are very common and can happen for many reasons — but the good news is that with early help, most children catch up beautifully.
At our Centre for Speech & Hearing, Child Development Centre, we help children speak, listen, and connect confidently. This guide answers everything parents ask us — so you can decide what’s best for your child, worry-free.
✅ What is Speech Therapy?
Speech Therapy is a step-by-step, science-based process to help children (and adults) speak clearly, understand words, and express thoughts easily.
Qualified professionals called Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) use fun activities, practice exercises, and daily life strategies to fix speech, language, voice, and social communication problems.
✅ Who Needs Speech Therapy?
👉 Parents often ask: “Is my child too young?”
No! Many children start at 2 or 3 years old — that’s actually the best time.
Signs your child may need Speech Therapy:
- Does not babble or say simple words by 12-18 months
- Cannot form 2-word sentences by age 2
- Struggles to make certain sounds
- Stammers, repeats words or blocks while talking
- Gets frustrated when trying to speak
- Doesn’t follow basic instructions
- Prefers gestures or pointing instead of speaking
- Has nasal or unclear voice
Speech Therapy is also for:
✔️ Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
✔️ Children with ADHD or Down Syndrome
✔️ Kids with hearing loss
✔️ Cleft palate patients
✔️ Adults recovering from stroke or injury
✅ How Does Speech Therapy Work?
Parents often ask: “What happens in a session?”
Here’s what to expect:
✔️ Assessment: The therapist checks how your child talks, listens, understands words, and uses gestures.
✔️ Plan: Based on the child’s age & needs, they make a custom plan.
✔️ Sessions: Sessions are playful — games, toys, stories, rhymes, picture cards, mirror work.
✔️ Practice: The therapist models sounds/words, child repeats, parent learns what to do at home.
✔️ Tracking: Regular progress reviews and home practice tips.
✅ Top FAQs Parents Ask Us
Q1. Will my child outgrow a speech delay naturally?
Sometimes — but not always. Many kids need help to form clear sounds or combine words. Early therapy prevents bigger problems later.
Q2. What age is best to start?
The sooner, the better! Brain connections for speech form fastest before age 5.
Q3. How long does speech therapy take?
It depends. Some children need a few months; others with bigger challenges need longer. Regular sessions + parent support = best results.
Q4. How often are sessions?
Usually 1–3 times a week, 30–45 minutes each. The therapist will guide what’s best for your child.
Q5. Do parents attend?
Absolutely. Parents learn activities to do daily at home — this doubles progress!
Q6. Is speech therapy only for talking?
No! It helps with understanding words, social skills, voice quality, stuttering, feeding/swallowing too.
✅ What Makes Our Speech Centre Different
Parents trust our Centre for Speech & Hearing, Child Development Centre because:
⭐ We use child-friendly, research-based methods
⭐ Experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
⭐ Clean, safe, bright therapy rooms — kids love coming here
⭐ Flexible slots for working parents
⭐ Continuous updates & tips for parents
✅ How Parents Can Help at Home
Speech practice doesn’t end at the centre — your role is super important!
Here’s how you can help daily:
✔️ Talk slowly & clearly — repeat words often
✔️ Read colourful books together
✔️ Sing songs & rhymes
✔️ Play word games and name things around the house
✔️ Limit mobile/TV — talk instead
✔️ Praise every small effort
✅ Where We Are
Centre for Speech & Hearing, Child Development Centre
📍 Plot No. 210, Sector Omicron I, Block C, Greater Noida, Mathurapur, Uttar Pradesh 201310
📞 Call: +91 9954133393 | +91 9085424535
🌐 Visit: https://theholdinghope.com
✅ Take the First Step — Today
Every child deserves a voice.
If you have doubts, trust your gut — early help works.
Call us, visit us, and see how we can help your child speak, learn, and shine!
💙 The Holding Hope — Centre for Speech & Hearing, Child Development Centre
Giving every child a chance to be heard.
