Online therapy for children, wherever you are
Poorvam Care's RCI-registered therapists, based in Bengaluru, run live one-to-one video sessions in speech therapy, occupational therapy, behaviour therapy and special education for children in India, Australia and the UAE, in English or five Indian languages, with you involved throughout.
- Countries we serve
- 3
- Minutes per session
- 45
- Languages
- 6
- Therapists
- RCI registered
Where are you based?
Session times and the rules that apply differ by country. Pick yours.
- Online therapy in IndiaSessions 9 am to 8 pm, India time. RCI is the registration that applies in India.
- Online therapy in AustraliaSessions 3 pm to 8 pm, your local time. Self- and plan-managed NDIS families can use us.
- Online therapy in UAESessions 3 pm to 8 pm, UAE time. India is only 90 minutes ahead.
Licensure for therapy follows where the child lives, not where the therapist is. Our therapists are registered in India, so we cannot work with families living in the United States or Canada.
What we offer online
Four therapies. Each page is honest about what works over video and what really needs a room.
- Speech and language therapyLate talking, unclear speech, language delay, stammering, and communication for autistic children.
- Occupational therapySensory strategies, fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care routines and regulation, coached through you.
- Behaviour therapy and parent trainingABA-informed help with meltdowns, transitions, sleep, toileting and daily routines, delivered by coaching you.
- Special educationRemedial teaching for reading, writing and maths difficulties, including dyslexia and ADHD.
Families near Bengaluru can also come to a centre for occupational therapy, speech therapy for autism, speech delay or therapeutic enrichment groups.
Does online therapy work for every child?
Not every therapy moves to video the same way. Here is where it works, and where a room is better.
| Therapy | How it works online | When a room is better |
|---|---|---|
| Speech and language | Works well. Results comparable to in-person for most goals. | Feeding and swallowing, which need hands-on assessment. |
| Behaviour and parent training | Works well. You use the strategies every day; we coach you. | Decided case by case on the consultation call. |
| Special education | Close to format-neutral for reading, writing and maths. | Little difference for most children. |
| Occupational therapy | Works as parent coaching: sensory, routines, fine motor. | Goals needing hands-on assessment or clinic equipment. |
| Children under three | Often best through you, coached by the therapist. | Some engage better with a therapist in the room. |
What if online is not right for my child?
The consultation call exists partly so we can say so. Feeding and swallowing difficulties need someone in the room, and some children under three engage better face to face. If we think your child would do better in person, we will tell you, and suggest finding a therapist locally rather than taking a booking we do not think will help.
What an online session looks like
45 minutes, live, with you beside your child. Then a plan for the week.
- Join from homeOpen the video link on a laptop, tablet or phone, in a quiet room.
- Therapy, liveThe therapist works with your child one to one. You sit alongside.
- Coaching youFor OT and behaviour goals, the therapist coaches you to run each activity.
- A plan to keepEvery session ends with a written summary and a home activity plan.
- 45 minutes, live and one to one
- Activities built around your child's goals
- The last minutes on what to practise
- A home activity plan after every session
- Short practice inside meals, baths and play
- Notes and messages on your phone
You shouldn't have to guess how therapy is going
You get a live view of your child's therapy on your phone, not a word at the end of a call.
- Your schedule, always visibleSee every upcoming session, and book or reschedule yourself, without phone tag.
- The actual therapy goalsWritten down and tracked, not a vague "she's doing well".
- Session notes and reportsWhat happened in each session and how your child is progressing.
- Home practice, spelled outThe activities to do between sessions, with instructions, because most progress happens at home.
- Your therapist, a message awayAsk a question between sessions instead of saving it for the next one.
- Billing you can checkSessions attended, what has been paid and what is outstanding. No surprises at month end.
How to start online therapy
From booking to a weekly slot, in five steps.
- Book onlineTell us your child's age, what you are seeing and which country you live in.
- We call you backWithin one working day, by phone or WhatsApp, to find a time that suits you.
- Consultation callA short call in your time zone. We say honestly whether online suits your child.
- Assessment over videoThe therapist works with your child while you watch, then proposes goals.
- Weekly sessions45 minutes at a regular time, with goals reviewed with you.
Online therapy: questions
Where are your therapists based?
In Bengaluru, India. We say so up front. Every therapist is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), the statutory registration body for the profession in India, and the team has 13+ years of clinical experience, led by Apoorva Rai, MASLP, RCI registered.
Which countries do you serve?
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on your country, the type of therapy and how often your child needs sessions, so we explain them on the first call once we understand your child's needs, rather than quoting a number that may not apply to you. You have a clear figure before you commit to anything, and there is no package you must buy up front.
Is online therapy actually effective?
It depends on the therapy. Speech and language therapy and caregiver-led behaviour work have strong telehealth evidence, with results comparable to in-person sessions. Special education is close to format-neutral. Occupational therapy works well as parent coaching, but not for goals that need hands-on assessment or clinic equipment. If online is not right for your child, we will tell you on the consultation call.
What languages do you work in?
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. For a bilingual child this is a clinical matter, not a convenience: a child assessed only in English can look delayed when they are developing typically across two languages, which leads to both over-diagnosis and missed diagnosis.
How long is an online session?
45 minutes, live and one to one over video. Each session ends with a written summary and a home activity plan, which you can also see in the parent view on your phone.
What do I need at home for online therapy?
A laptop or tablet is best, because your child can see the therapist's mouth and materials clearly. A phone works if that is what you have. You also need a reasonably stable connection and a quiet room, and with younger children a parent stays in the room.
We live near Electronic City. Can we mix online and centre sessions?
Yes. Many families near our Electronic City Phase 1 and Electronic City Phase 2 centres do the assessment in person and part of the weekly therapy online. Your therapist plans both from the same goals. See both centres.
Start with a consultation call
Tell us about your child and where you live. We call back within one working day and say honestly whether online therapy fits.