Paediatric and Adult Speech, Language & Swallowing Therapy in Chennai at SRM Global Hospitals
At SRM Global Hospitals, Chennai, our Speech, Language & Swallowing Therapy Unit provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Our team of qualified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) offers evidence-based, personalised care to help every individual communicate clearly, confidently, and safely.
Importance of Speech Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy is essential for developing clear communication, effective
language use, and safe swallowing across all ages. It supports individuals with difficulties in
understanding or expressing language, producing speech sounds, maintaining voice quality,
managing fluency, or safely swallowing food and liquids.
Whether recovering after a medical condition or addressing developmental challenges,
therapy helps improve independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday
life, at home, school, work, and in the community.
Role of Speech Therapists
- Speech clarity (articulation), Language understanding and expression
- Voice and fluency (stuttering)
- Social communication
- Cognitive communication skills
- Feeding and swallowing (dysphagia)
Paediatric Speech Therapy
- Our pediatric services support children with:
- Speech delay / unclear speech
- Language delay (late talking)
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ADHD and learning difficulties
- Social communication challenges
- Stuttering / fluency issues
- Voice problems
- Developmental disorders affecting communication
- Improving speech clarity
- Building vocabulary and sentence structure
- Encouraging play, social skills, and eye contact
- Enhancing classroom readiness and learning
- Supporting feeding skills where needed
Early intervention ensures stronger communication foundations and smoother academic and social development.
Adult Speech and Language Therapy
We provide adult therapy for conditions such as:
- Stroke (Aphasia, Apraxia, Dysarthria)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions
- Voice disorders (vocal strain, hoarseness)
Stuttering - Post-surgery communication difficulties
Focus Areas:
- Regaining speech and language abilities
- Improving clarity, voice quality, and fluency
- Enhancing cognitive-communication skills
- Supporting workplace and daily communication
- Restoring independence and confidence
Swallowing Therapy (Dysphagia Management)
Our specialized Swallowing Therapy services help individuals who experience difficulty in
chewing, swallowing, or safely managing food/liquids due to:
- Stroke
- Neurological diseases
- Head & neck cancer
- Prolonged ICU stay / tracheostomy
- Age-related swallowing issues
- Paediatric feeding disorders
Importance of Swallowing Therapy:
- Prevents aspiration and pneumonia
- Improves nutrition and hydration
- Enhances safety during meals
- Restores oral intake and quality of life
- Supports weaning from tube feeding when possible
Our therapists use advanced protocols, including FEES recommendations, oral-motor
rehabilitation, sensory stimulation, diet modification, and caregiver training.
Speech and Language Pathology at SRM Global
Our Speech-Language Pathology service integrates:
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Individual and group therapy
- Family and caregiver counselling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with ENT, Neurology, Paediatrics, PMR, and ICU
teams - Evidence-based treatment protocols
- Progress tracking and outcome measurement
Why Choose SRM Global Hospitals for Speech Therapy in Chennai
As one of the trusted places for speech therapy in chennai, SRM Global Hospitals provides:
- Access to pediatric speech therapists for children.
- Comprehensive services covering speech therapy, language therapy, and voice therapy.
- Individualized treatment plans designed by speech language pathologist teams.
- Guidance for families seeking speech therapy clinics with long-term care.
- A supportive environment with focus on progress in both speech and language.
Our mission is to help patients overcome communication barriers and achieve stronger speech clarity with programs that adapt to their unique journey.
FAQs
We treat speech disorders, language disorders, articulation disorders, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, speech delay, cerebral palsy, and voice disorders, focusing on improving speech clarity and communication skills.
Pediatric speech therapists provide early intervention, language development programs, oral motor skill training, and therapy sessions that improve a child's speech, comprehension skills, and overall communication skills for school readiness.
Yes, our speech language pathologists create individualized treatment plans that target communication challenges, speech clarity, articulation disorders, fluency therapy, and voice therapy to suit developmental and clinical needs.
Yes, speech therapy sessions often include non verbal communication strategies, breathing exercises, and supportive guidance to improve comprehension skills and communication challenges faced by children and adults.
The duration depends on individual conditions, therapy sessions, and family support. Some children improve in a few months, while others with developmental delays may require longer programs for better outcomes.
