Effective Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapeutic Services are essential components of neuro-rehabilitation. Our Speech-Language Pathologists address a wide range of cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders, serving a diverse patient population. The primary goal of Speech-Language Therapy is to remove or overcome communicative barriers, ultimately improving the quality of life for our patients. At HAMSA, we conduct thorough screenings, assessments, and diagnoses to tailor interventions to each patient's unique needs. Our services are available on a day-care, outpatient, or inpatient basis.

Recognized as one of the leading speech therapy centers in Chennai, HAMSA offers comprehensive services aimed at helping individuals communicate effectively. Whether it's expressing opinions, thoughts, or emotions, our therapies are designed to empower patients to find their voice and communicate through words in the most effective way possible.
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We Work to Overcome Communication Barriers

Following a thorough assessment by a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist, personalized treatment plans are developed for each patient based on their specific communicative needs. Therapy may involve one or a combination of techniques, along with home-based therapeutic activities. Evidence-based approaches are used, and caregivers or family members are actively involved in the treatment process.

Techniques include, but are not limited to:

  • Articulation Drills
  • Vocal Hygiene and Vocal Function Exercises
  • Fluency Enhancing Therapy
  • Aphasia/Language Therapy (Post-Stroke)
  • Oro-Motor Therapeutic Exercises
  • Thermal Tactile Oral Stimulation
  • Subsystem-Based Therapy for Motor Speech Disorders
  • Functional Communication Training
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Home Therapy Plans

Speech & Voice Therapy

Speech and voice therapy focuses on helping individuals with verbal communication difficulties that affect their ability to speak clearly and be understood. This includes various speech sound disorders, voice issues, and related conditions.

    Conditions Treated:
  • Difficulty in verbal communication resulting in reduced speech clarity
  • Cleft Lip/Palate
  • Misarticulation / Speech Sound Disorders
  • Fluency Issues / Stammering
  • Dysarthria / Slurring of Speech
  • Change in Voice
  • Vocal Abuse and Misuse
  • Vocal Cord Pathologies

Language Therapy

Language therapy supports individuals who face challenges in understanding or expressing language. This can involve deficits in both spoken and written communication.

    Conditions Treated:
  • Deficits in Understanding / Expression – Difficulty communicating effectively
  • Social Communication Disorders
  • Aphasia / Post-Stroke Communication Disorders
  • Apraxia of Speech
  • Reading and Writing Difficulties
  • Deaf-Mutism

Cognitive and Linguistic Therapy

Cognitive and linguistic therapy addresses issues in communication caused by cognitive deficits, often seen in individuals with neurological or degenerative conditions.

    Neurological and Speech Conditions Treated:
  • Cleft Lip/Palate
  • Parkinsonism
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Neuro-Degenerative Disorders
  • Organization / Planning Deficits
  • Memory Deficits
  • Vocal Abuse

Swallowing Therapy

Swallowing therapy is aimed at individuals experiencing difficulty in eating or drinking due to various conditions, often related to neurological or structural issues.

    Conditions Treated:
  • Dysphagia – Difficulty swallowing
  • Misarticulation / Speech Sound Disorders
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Post Radiation / Chemotherapy Dysphagia
  • Post-Stroke Swallowing Issues
  • Food Aversion
  • Cranial Nerve Damage
  • Feeding Tube Management
  • Tracheostomy Care