Best Speech Therapy in Ahmedabad

Speech Therapy in Ahmedabad at Butterfly Learnings

Welcome to Butterfly Learnings in Ahmedabad, one of India’s top child developmental therapy chains.

At Butterfly Learnings, we believe in the potential of every child and strive to create a society where all children are valued and respected, regardless of social and behavioral differences.

Our mission is to provide support and evidence-based solutions for children facing developmental and behavioral challenges.

About Butterfly Learnings Center

Butterfly Learnings is a credible and reputed brand of child therapy centers across India offering appropriate guidelines and interventions to children with behavioral and developmental disorders. 

Our experienced and skilled therapists use the latest technology and child-centric resources to provide personalized interventions using a multidisciplinary treatment approach to make Butterfly Learnings Center the best child therapy center in Ahmedabad.

The Butterfly Learnings Center in Ahmedabad provides affordable therapies to special needs children and helps them overcome their challenges to lead an independent and improved quality of life.

We also offer parental guidance and counseling to help manage their child having developmental or behavioral disorders properly.

How Can Our Speech Therapy Help?

Speech therapy refers to a type of medical therapy involving the diagnosis and treatment of speech and communication disorders in an individual.

You need to consult a speech therapist, also called a speech-language pathologist, to undergo speech therapy sessions. 

If your child has speech or communication issues owing to developmental or behavioral disorders, our skilled speech therapists at Butterfly Learnings Center will offer personalized speech therapy sessions to correct the problem.

The various speech disorders treated by our speech therapists include the following:

  • Aphasia: The child has problems in understanding and speaking language, and/or reading and writing in this type of disorder.
  • Apraxia: The child is unable to put his or her feelings and thoughts into words in this type of disorder. 
  • Articulation Disorder: The child is unable to produce some word sounds in this type of disorder. 
  • Cognitive-Communication Disorders: In this type of disorder, the portion of the brain controlling the thinking ability of an individual is damaged. This can lead to communication problems.
  • Dysarthria: The child will have slow or slurred speech in this type of disorder.
  • Expressive Disorders: The child will face difficulty in expressing his or her feelings and using the correct words in this type of disorder.
  • Receptive Disorders: The child faces problems in understanding and processing the speech of other people in this type of disorder.
  • Resonance Disorders: Health problems like a cleft palate and swollen tonsils may impact the structure of the child’s mouth and nose and lead to resonance disorders.  
  • Fluency Disorders: The child’s speech, rhythm, and flow of speech are affected by this type of disorder. Cluttering and stuttering/stammering are the most common types of fluency disorders.

Our speech therapists at Butterfly Learnings offer one-on-one therapy sessions specific to the child’s condition and requirements. Our therapists use evidence-based therapies and a child-friendly approach, including activities like sequencing games and language-based board games to help improve the child’s speech and communication skills.

People of all age groups can undergo speech therapy. However, the earlier a person starts with speech therapy sessions, the better will be the treatment results.

If your child has speech or communication problems, you can contact our excellent speech therapists at Butterfly Learnings for a thorough evaluation of your child’s condition and a personalized treatment plan based on your child’s healthcare needs and condition.

How it Works? / Speech Therapy Treatment Process

At Butterfly Learnings, we offer personalized speech therapy sessions based on the child’s needs and condition. The following step-by-step procedure is followed at Butterfly Learnings Center in Ahmedabad:

Consultation and Evaluation

Your child will be thoroughly evaluated by our skilled team of therapists and specialists during the first consultation appointment. Our specialists and therapists will discuss your child’s developmental and behavioral issues with you. Some diagnostic tests may be recommended to know the exact problems your child is facing and manage the condition effectively. Some screening tests may also be recommended to determine the exact cause of speech problems in your child.

Making a Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on our specialist evaluation and the reports of the diagnostic and screening tests, our team of therapists will prepare a personalized treatment plan for your child.

Starting the Speech Therapy Sessions

Depending on your child’s treatment plan, he or she will now start with the speech therapy sessions. Our speech therapists will use child-friendly resources and techniques to treat your child’s communication and speech problems.

Regular Monitoring and Alterations

Your child’s progress and improvement in the child’s growth and development will be constantly monitored by our therapists. We may alter your child’s treatment plan based on the child’s response to treatment. We will be sharing your child’s progress reports and altered treatment plan with the parents through our online app.

Speech Therapy Cost in Ahmedabad

The cost of speech therapy in Ahmedabad will vary among different children depending on various factors, like:

  • Credentials and expertise of the speech therapist 
  • Treatment center’s reputation
  • Treatment center’s location
  • Material and resources used for treatment
  • Frequency and duration of speech therapy sessions 

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Speech Therapy Center in Ahmedabad

You should consider a few important factors while choosing the best speech therapy center for your child. These factors include the following:

  • Proximity of the speech therapy center to your residence
  • Skills and expertise of the speech therapist
  • Access to child-friendly equipment and materials 
  • Trained and supportive staff
  • Safe and comfortable environment
  • Parent inclusion in the child’s treatment sessions
  • Parental guidance to manage the child effectively

Butterfly Learnings Center is considered to be the best speech therapy center in Ahmedabad offering all the necessary speech therapy facilities for your child.

We give top priority to the child’s safety and comfort while offering successful speech therapy programs and interventions. Additionally, we ensure parental involvement during each step of your child’s treatment through our dedicated online app. 

Techniques and Methods Used in Speech Therapy

The various techniques and methods used by our speech therapists at Butterfly Learnings include the following:

Language Activities

The speech therapist will interact and play with the child using age-appropriate materials, pictures, and books to help improve the child’s language skills. The speech therapist also uses certain repetition exercises and demonstrates the proper use of pronunciation during the speech therapy sessions to further improve the language skills of the child.

Articulation Activities

The therapist demonstrates how certain sounds are made while performing certain play activities. These activities will help improve the pronunciation skills of the child.

Exercises

The speech therapist will guide the child in performing different types of lip, jaw, and tongue exercises. These exercises help in improving the speech and communication skills of the child. The therapist may give a facial massage to the child to strengthen the muscles around the mouth of the child.

Feeding and Swallowing Therapy

A child seeking speech therapy may have chewing or swallowing problems. Some exercises will be taught to the child to enable strengthening of the muscles in and around the mouth. The therapist will also help the child adapt to various types of food textures. This helps improve the swallowing ability of the child and also helps improve oral awareness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of speech therapy?

Speech therapy has the following advantages:

  • Improves the vocal quality of the child
  • Makes the child school-ready
  • Improves the language skills of the child
  • Improves the child’s chewing and swallowing ability
  • Improves independence
  • Helps the child express his or her ideas and thoughts easily
What are the side effects of speech therapy?

Speech therapy is generally considered to be a safe therapy when done by a skilled speech therapist. However, it could be associated with minor side effects, like:

  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle soreness
  • Sore throat
  • Eye pain
  • Shortness of breath while talking
For how long will my child need to undergo speech therapy?

Every child has different health needs and conditions. Some children could require only a few speech therapy sessions, while others may need ongoing speech therapy sessions lasting for several years. The duration for which your child will need speech therapy sessions will vary depending on the following factors:

  • Age of the child
  • Type and severity of speech problems being treated
  • Health status
  • Type of behavioral or developmental disorder 
  • Regularity or irregularity in attending speech therapy sessions
Will my child’s speech therapy program be covered by insurance?

Some insurance providers in India cover the cost of a child’s speech therapy program. However, many insurance providers do not include speech therapy programs as a part of their insurance coverage.

Insurance companies are more likely to cover the cost of your child’s speech therapy program if a behavioral or developmental disorder is the cause behind your child’s speech problems.

It is best to check with your insurance provider if they cover speech therapy programs and to what extent these programs are covered by the provider.

Which factors will help me choose the correct speech therapist for my child?

When choosing the right speech therapist for your child, do thorough research about the qualifications and expertise of the speech therapist in managing children with similar problems as your child. 

Your child should feel safe and comfortable with the speech therapist and the therapist should be empathetic towards your child’s condition. The therapist also needs to be well-trained in using child-friendly resources and techniques.