Ms. Aagya Shahi | Speech Therapist | Cadabam's CDC

Ms. Aagya Shahi — Speech Therapist

Aagya Shahi is a Speech Therapist at Cadabam's Child Development Center, holding a Master's degree from the Naseema Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore. Her clinical experience spans pediatric, hospital, and school-based settings, with particular expertise in childhood language disorders, autism spectrum interventions, and dysphagia (swallowing) management.

She is a lifetime member of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) and is fluent in Hindi, English, and Nepali, enabling her to support families across diverse linguistic backgrounds.

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Experience & Specialisation

With 1.5 years of clinical experience across pediatric, hospital, and school-based settings, Aagya works with children under 7, children in the 7 to 12 age group, and adult and older adult clients. In pediatric care, she supports children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and childhood language disorders; with adults and older adults, she manages communication and swallowing needs, including those associated with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Her postgraduate dissertation explored the impact of screen time on pragmatic language development in children aged 4–6 years, reflecting her interest in the intersection of digital media and early communication development — an increasingly common concern for the families she works with.

Certifications & Professional Development

Aagya holds certifications in Autism Care, Childhood Language Disorders, Dysphagia Management, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). She is currently pursuing certification in Gestalt Language Processing to further specialise in social communication and naturalistic language intervention approaches.

Therapeutic Approach

Aagya uses evidence-based assessment and intervention tailored to each individual's developmental profile and communication needs. Her training across autism care, ABA, and naturalistic language intervention allows her to blend structured teaching with play-based, child-led methods, and she works closely with families so that communication strategies carry over into everyday routines at home and school. She consults in Hindi, English, and Nepali.

Where She Practises

Aagya is available at Cadabam's CDC JP Nagar and Cadabam's CDC Kanakapura Road (Doddakallasandra) in South Bangalore.

Conditions Treated

Aagya works with children experiencing communication challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and childhood language disorders, as well as swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). She also supports adults and older adults with communication and swallowing needs, including those linked to Alzheimer's and dementia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a speech therapist do for a child with a language disorder?

A speech therapist assesses how a child understands and uses language, then designs an individualized intervention plan to close specific gaps — building vocabulary, sentence structure, comprehension, and social communication. Aagya's particular expertise is in childhood language disorders, and she uses evidence-based, engaging methods matched to each child's developmental level.

How does Aagya support children with autism?

Aagya is certified in Autism Care and Applied Behaviour Analysis, and is pursuing certification in Gestalt Language Processing — a naturalistic approach for children who learn language in chunks or scripts rather than single words. This combination lets her tailor intervention to how each child actually processes language, building functional communication and social interaction skills in a way that respects the child's natural learning style.

Can she help with feeding and swallowing difficulties?

Yes. Aagya is certified in Dysphagia Management and assesses and treats swallowing difficulties across age groups — from feeding challenges in young children to swallowing problems in adults and older adults, including those associated with Alzheimer's and dementia. Therapy focuses on safe, comfortable eating and drinking while preserving nutrition and quality of life.

Does Aagya work with adults and older adults too?

Yes. While based at a child development centre, Aagya's clinical experience spans hospital settings as well, and she manages adult and geriatric communication and swallowing needs — including cognitive-communication difficulties linked to Alzheimer's and dementia — alongside her pediatric caseload.

Which languages does Aagya consult in?

Aagya is fluent in Hindi, English, and Nepali, enabling her to support families across diverse linguistic backgrounds — including Nepali-speaking families who often find it difficult to access therapy services in their home language.

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Profile last updated: August 2026