Online therapy for children in India
Poorvam Care's RCI-registered therapists give live one-to-one speech therapy, occupational therapy, behaviour therapy and special education over video to children anywhere in India. Sessions are 45 minutes, between 9 am and 8 pm, in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam.
- Session times, India time
- 9 am – 8 pm
- Minutes per session
- 45
- Languages
- 6
- Therapists
- RCI registered
Can my child have online therapy in India?
Yes, wherever you live in India. Here is what you should know before booking.
- RCI-registered therapistsThe statutory credential for this profession in India. The team has 13+ years of clinical experience.
- Your home languageTherapy in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
- Phone, tablet or laptopAny of them works with a stable connection. A bigger screen is better.
- A written plan every timeA summary and a home activity plan after every session.
- After-school slotsSessions between 9 am and 8 pm, India time, not only office hours.
- No minimum commitmentNo package to buy into. You know the cost before you commit.
Good therapy should not depend on your postcode
Children's speech therapy in India is concentrated in a few metros. Weekly therapy from home closes that gap.
| What changes | Online from home | Travelling to a city centre |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | None. Therapy happens at home. | Often hours each way, or an overnight trip. |
| How often | Weekly, at a regular slot. | Often slips to monthly, or stops. |
| Language | Your home language, from six. | Whatever the centre offers. |
| Home practice | Set in your own home, with your own toys. | Explained in a clinic, done later at home. |
| Hands-on needs | Not suitable for feeding or swallowing. | Better for hands-on assessment. |
Why weekly matters more than one long visit
Families in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities often travel to Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad or Mumbai for an assessment, then face the harder question of how to keep weekly therapy going from a few hundred kilometres away.
What usually happens is that therapy becomes monthly, or stops. For a young child in the early intervention years, that gap matters more than most families are told. Steady practice over months drives progress; one intense visit does not make up for it.
A weekly 45-minute session from home is far easier to keep going for the months that real progress usually takes.
Therapy in the language your family speaks
A child can only be assessed fairly in the language they actually use.
We match your child to a therapist who works in your home language. A Telugu-speaking child assessed in English will look less able than they are.
Many children grow up with two languages. Learning two languages does not cause speech delay, and therapy can use both. Source: ASHA, "Learning Two Languages".
- Therapy in
- English
- Therapy in
- Hindi
- Therapy in
- Kannada
- Therapy in
- Tamil
- Therapy in
- Telugu
- Therapy in
- Malayalam
What an online session looks like
45 minutes over video, 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
What you need at home
No special equipment. Four things make a session work.
- A laptop or tablet, ideallyA bigger screen lets your child see the therapist's mouth and materials. A phone works if that is what you have.
- A stable connectionHome broadband or a steady mobile signal, so the video does not freeze mid-activity.
- A quiet roomFew toys in view, the TV off, and no one else needing the room for 45 minutes.
- You, close byWith younger children a parent stays in the room throughout, to help them engage and to learn the practice.
Feeding and swallowing difficulties need hands-on assessment, and some children under three engage better face to face. We will tell you on the consultation call if that is your child.
Therapies available online in India
Each page is honest about what that therapy does well over video, and what 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.
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
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 at a time that suits you. 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.
Led by Apoorva Rai, MASLP, RCI registered. New to this? Read how an assessment works or signs of speech delay.
Online therapy in India: questions
Is online therapy available anywhere in India?
Yes. Families anywhere in India can book, from a metro or a small town, as long as you have a stable connection. Every therapist is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), the statutory registration for this profession in India, so no other licence is needed for a child living in India.
How much does online therapy cost?
Fees depend on 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 figure that may not apply to you. There is no package you have to buy into, no minimum number of sessions, and you have a clear figure before you commit to anything.
Which languages do you offer therapy in?
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. We match your child to a therapist who works in your home language. This matters clinically: a child's language can only be assessed accurately in the language they actually use, and assessing a Telugu-speaking child in English will understate what they can do.
Do I need a computer, or will a phone work?
A tablet or laptop is better, because the screen is bigger and your child can see the therapist's mouth and materials clearly. A phone works if that is what you have, and many families use one. What matters more is a reasonably stable connection and a quiet room where your child is not distracted for the 45 minutes.
How long before we see progress?
It depends on your child's age, the kind of difficulty, and how regularly home practice happens between sessions. Your therapist sets two or three goals after the assessment and reviews them with you at set points, so you can see progress in writing. Be sceptical of anyone who promises a timeline before assessing your child, including us.
Is online therapy as good as coming to the centre?
For most speech and language goals the evidence puts online therapy on par with in-person sessions. It is less suitable for feeding and swallowing difficulties, which need hands-on assessment, and some children under three engage better in a room with a therapist. If we think your child would do better in person, we will say so. If you are not near Bengaluru, we would rather suggest a therapist near you than take a booking we do not think will help.
What times are online sessions in India?
Sessions run between 9 am and 8 pm, India time, so after-school slots are available, not only office hours. We try to keep the same slot every week, because a regular time helps a young child settle into therapy.
Can we come to a centre in Bengaluru as well?
Yes. We have two centres in Electronic City, Bengaluru: Electronic City Phase 1 and Electronic City Phase 2. Some families visiting Bengaluru do the assessment in person and continue online from home.
Start with a consultation call
Tell us about your child. We call back within one working day and say honestly whether online therapy fits.