Speech & Language Clinic – Cadabam’s CDC
Is your child struggling to pronounce words clearly, follow directions, or feel confident speaking with friends? At Cadabams CDC’s speech and language impairments clinic, we turn concern into confidence through science-backed, play-based therapy that fits your family’s life. From first sound to full conversation, our experienced team walks with you every step of the way.
Why Choose Cadabam's Child Development Center for Speech & Language Therapy?
Multidisciplinary Expertise for Comprehensive Care
Our clinic brings together a team of professionals including speech-language pathologists, child psychologists, occupational therapists, and special educators. Weekly case conferences focus on all aspects of your child’s development—motor, sensory, cognitive, and emotional—to set well-rounded goals.
Child-Friendly Therapy Rooms and Play-Based Intervention
Vibrant murals, sensory swings, tactile walls, and themed corners transform therapy sessions into exciting adventures. Targeted speech and language activities are embedded within games, songs, and crafts to keep children engaged and motivated.
Proven Outcomes and Parent Partnership Approach
We incorporate parent coaching into every treatment plan. Following each block of sessions, parents receive short video clips, practice sheets, and a 10-minute live recap to support home practice, making it easier to continue sessions even on busy days.
Our Speech and Language Services Overview
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Assessments: Utilizing standardized tools and dynamic observation to accurately identify a child's unique strengths and areas for improvement.
- Customized Therapy Plans: Tailored approaches for each child ensuring effective therapy that addresses specific needs.
- Progress Tracking Dashboards: Regular updates shared through a secure parent app to monitor and adjust therapy strategies.
- Monthly Parent Training Sessions: Offering skills like carry-over games, book reading techniques, and tips for managing challenging days.
Speech Sound & Articulation Therapy
Targeted Phoneme Correction Techniques
We employ visual, tactile, and auditory cues—such as mirror work, mouth puppets, and tactile boards—to assist children in mastering difficult sounds like /r/, /s/, or /l/.
Interactive Games to Build Clarity
Engaging activities like treasure hunts, board games, and tablet apps reward accurate sound production, turning repetitive exercises into enjoyable experiences.
Home Practice Kits for Faster Progress
Each family receives a “Sound-in-a-Box” kit containing picture cards, mini games, and QR-coded videos. Practicing just ten minutes a day helps maintain momentum between therapy sessions.
Language Disorders Intervention
Expressive Language Delay Therapy
Children learn to expand their vocabulary from single words to complex sentences using tools like story-building blocks, verb-action cards, and child-led play scripts.
Receptive Language Skill Building
By following directions, understanding questions, and grasping temporal concepts like "before" and "after," children enhance their receptive language abilities through interactive methods like obstacle courses, cooking tasks, and storybooks.
Narrative and Storytelling Programs
Kids develop narrative structures and storytelling skills using digital storyboard apps that allow them to record and replay their own stories, fostering language development and confidence.
Fluency & Stuttering Support
Evidence-Based Fluency-Shaping Strategies
Techniques such as easy onsets, gentle voicing, and stretched syllables are incorporated into fun activities like pretend phone calls, puppet shows, and singing games.
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering
Parents are guided to administer therapy at home during evening sessions with weekly feedback calls from the clinician ensuring consistency and celebrating milestones.
Confidence-Building Social Groups
Small peer groups offer a supportive setting to practice presentations, jokes, and show-and-tell activities. Video feedback emphasizes strengths and tracks growing confidence.
Voice & Resonance Therapy for Children
Pitch and Volume Regulation Exercises
Yoga-breathing, playing the kazoo, and using "voice-o-meter" apps educate children on speaking appropriately without straining or shouting.
Vocal Hygiene Education for Kids
Colorful charts can illustrate key principles, reminding children about the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding yelling, and using a soft voice during quiet times.
Collaboration with ENT Specialists
When medical concerns arise, we coordinate with your child's ENT to align therapy goals with necessary medical treatments.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Low-Tech Picture Exchange Systems
Tailored PECS books facilitate communication right from the start, enabling requests, comments, and greetings aligned with daily routines.
High-Tech Speech-Generating Devices
For more advanced needs, trials with tablet-based voice-output apps and eye-gaze systems are conducted, with data logging used to refine programming effectively.
Family Coaching for Seamless Integration
Families are trained on quick programming modifications, modeling language on devices, and responding appropriately mixed speech and AAC usage.
Social Communication & Pragmatics Program
Turn-Taking and Conversational Skills
Through board games with built-in conversation prompts, children learn essential skills for starting, maintaining, and ending interactions comfortably.
Role-Play Scenarios in Peer Groups
Practical role-plays simulate real-life situations such as ordering at restaurants, visiting doctors, and introducing oneself on the playground.
Video Modeling for Real-Life Practice
Children watch short videos demonstrating appropriate social behaviors and then practice these skills in a controlled environment equipped with relevant props.
Feeding & Swallowing Therapy
Sensory-Based Feeding Interventions
Using methods like food bridges, sensory bins, and tiny taste charts, we guide children through a diverse range of textures, temperatures, and flavors progressively.
Safe Swallow Strategies
We teach safe swallowing techniques, including proper posture, appropriately sized bites, and specialized drinking utensils that prevent choking.
Collaborative Dietician Plans
Our dietician assesses nutritional needs based on growth charts and designs meal plans that complement therapy goals, ensuring recovery is safe and nutritious.
Our Step-by-Step Admission Process
- Online Inquiry & Initial Screening Call: Complete an online form and expect a callback within 24 hours.
- Comprehensive Assessment Appointment: Attend a 60- to 90-minute session involving standardized assessments, interviews, and observations by clinicians.
- Individualized Therapy Roadmap & Scheduling: Within three days, receive detailed goals, recommended therapy frequency, and schedule options that accommodate school and nap routines.