Early Childhood Speech & Language Programs | Cadabams CDC
Early Childhood Development for speech and language impairments is most effective when started before age five. Cadabams CDC offers parent-friendly assessments and therapy that fit busy family schedules and give children the strongest possible start.
Why Early Childhood Speech & Language Development Matters
Impact on Learning and Social Skills
Words are the building blocks of friendship and school readiness. When children can clearly express needs and understand others, they:
- Make friends faster in preschool
- Follow classroom instructions with confidence
- Show fewer tantrums caused by frustration
- Follow classroom instructions with confidence
- Show fewer tantrums caused by frustration
Critical Age 0–5 Years Window
Neuroscience shows that the brain forms 1 million new neural connections every second in the first few years. By age five, 90% of the brain’s capacity is already in place.
| Age Range | Language Milestone Window |
|---|---|
| 0–12 mo | Sound discrimination |
| 1–3 yrs | Vocabulary explosion |
| 3–5 yrs | Grammar & storytelling |
Speech vs Language Disorders – Know the Difference
- Speech: How clearly sounds are made (articulation, stuttering).
- Language: How words are understood and put together (vocabulary, grammar, social use).
Speech & Language Milestones Checklist (0–5 Years)
Use this quick guide to track progress and ease parent worry.
Birth to 12 Months
- Coos and laughs by 4 months
- Babbles “ba-ba”, “da-da” by 8–10 months
- First real word around first birthday
1–2 Years
- Vocabulary jumps from 10 to 50+ words
- Combines two-word phrases: “more milk”, “go car”
2–3 Years
- Uses 3-word sentences: “I want ball”
- Asks “what’s that?” and “where dog?”
3–4 Years
- Simple storytelling: “We went park. I slide.”
- Uses plurals and past tense with minor errors
4–5 Years
- 5- to 7-word sentences
- Tells a short story with beginning, middle, end
- Recognises some letters and rhyming words
Common Speech & Language Disorders in Early Childhood
Cadabams CDC treats the following early and effectively:
- Articulation & Phonological Disorders: Substituting “wabbit” for “rabbit”.
- Expressive Language Delay: Child understands but cannot say many words.
- Receptive Language Delay: Difficulty following directions or understanding questions.
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Inconsistent errors and groping mouth movements.
- Autism-Related Communication Challenges: Limited eye contact, repetitive language, or scripting.
Red Flags: When to Seek an Assessment
| Age | Red Flag | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 18 mo | Fewer than 10 words | Book screening |
| 2 yrs | No two-word combinations | Full evaluation |
| 3 yrs | Strangers understand < 50% of speech | Therapy consult |
| Any age | Loss of words or sounds | Urgent review |
If any flag appears, early childhood speech therapy services can close the gap quickly.
Our Step-by-Step Assessment Process
- Initial Parent Interview
- We listen to your concerns and daily routines.
- Case History Form
- Short digital form covers pregnancy, birth, and family language use.
- Standardised Testing
- Child-friendly tools like PLS-5 and REEL-3 give exact age scores.
- Play-Based Observation
- Therapist joins building blocks or pretend tea party to watch natural communication.
- Detailed Report & Goal Setting
- You receive a jargon-free report plus 2–3 measurable goals within 48 hours.
Evidence-Based Therapy Programs Offered
Cadabams CDC blends science with play.
- Individual Speech Therapy Sessions
- 30- to 45-minute slots, one-to-one, twice a week for fastest gains.
- Parent Coaching & Home Program Kits
- Short videos, picture cards, and weekly WhatsApp feedback keep practice fun.
- Group Social Communication Classes
- 4–6 children, 60 minutes, themed around farm, space, or jungle adventures.
- Tele-Therapy for Remote Families
- Secure Zoom link, same therapist, toys mailed to your door.
Meet Our Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists
- Credentials: All therapists hold RCI certification and Hanen training.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years with 0–5 age group.
- Multilingual Therapy: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu options available.
Success Stories & Milestone Achievements
Case Study: 2.5-Year-Old with Expressive Delay
Arjun used only 8 single words. After 12 weeks of parent-coached play therapy, his vocabulary rose to 120 words with two-word phrases. His nursery teacher reported “happier circle-time participation”.
Video Testimonial: Parent Experience
Watch 45-second clip where mother of 3-year-old shares how bedtime stories now last 10 minutes instead of 2.