Online speech therapy for children
Yes, speech therapy works well over video. Live one-to-one sessions with an RCI-registered speech-language pathologist help late talkers, unclear speech, stammering and autism-related communication, in your home language. Feeding, swallowing and hearing need an in-person check instead.
- Each online session
- 45 min
- Languages
- 6
- Open to families in
- India, Australia, UAE
- Therapists
- RCI registered
What online speech therapy helps with
Speech therapy has the longest track record of any therapy delivered over video. These goals transfer well.
- Late talkingDelayed first words and words not joining up, with parent coaching for under-threes.
- Unclear speechArticulation and sound-pattern difficulties that make your child hard to understand.
- Language delayUnderstanding and using words, vocabulary, sentence building and grammar.
- StammeringFluency work, and the confidence to keep talking when words get stuck.
- Autism and communicationRequesting, shared attention, turn-taking and social language.
- Two-language familiesAssessment and therapy in your home language as well as English.
Why speech therapy works so well on a screen
Research consistently finds outcomes comparable to in-person sessions across most speech goals: articulation, language delay, fluency and social communication among them.
Part of the reason is that much of speech therapy already uses pictures, sounds, games and structured turn-taking. A therapist sharing a screen can switch activity the moment your child's attention shifts, which a fixed set of flashcards cannot.
The other part is that the therapist sees your child at home. How a child asks for something at their own dinner table says more than how they perform with a stranger in an unfamiliar room.
What works online, and what needs an in-person visit
We would rather tell you the limits now than have you find them three sessions in.
| Your child's need | Online | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Late talking and first words | Works well, mostly parent coaching under age 3 | Not needed |
| Unclear speech or stammering | Works well | Not needed |
| Language delay and grammar | Works well | Not needed |
| Autism-related communication | Works well for most children | If your child cannot yet engage with a screen |
| Feeding and swallowing | Not suitable | Needs a hands-on assessment |
| Oral-motor or voice difficulties | Not suitable | Needs a physical check, or an ENT for voice |
| Hearing | Not suitable | Needs a hearing test by an audiologist |
In Bengaluru, the same team sees children at our speech therapy centres in Electronic City. Anywhere else, we will say so on the consultation and help you look for someone local.
Frequent ear infections, not turning to sounds, or speech that stalls can point to hearing. Ask an audiologist near you for a hearing test. In Bengaluru, our sister clinic Poorvam Hearing tests children of all ages.
What an online speech therapy session looks like
Every session runs 45 minutes on a video call, and you are part of it.
- Tell us about your childYour child's age, what you are noticing and where you live. It takes two minutes.
- We get in touchWe call or WhatsApp within one working day to find a time in your time zone.
- ConsultationA short video call with a therapist who tells you honestly whether we can help.
- Assessment and planPlay, pictures and tasks over video, in both languages if needed. Then written goals.
- Weekly sessionsGames and sound work on a shared screen, with parts handed over to you.
- Games, sounds, pictures and stories on a shared screen
- The therapist models, your child tries, and you learn the moves
- A few minutes at the end on what to practise
- One everyday routine to talk through, like bath time or meals
- Short practice that fits around school and meals
- Home activities, goals and notes on your phone
More about how sessions run
The first session is an assessment. The therapist works with your child over video while you stay close, using play, pictures and structured tasks to see how your child understands and uses language. For bilingual children this is done in both languages. Afterwards you get a written summary and the goals they propose.
Regular sessions run 45 minutes. The therapist leads through screen sharing and steadily hands parts of each activity to you, because the other six days of the week matter more than the 45 minutes.
For children under about four, a parent stays in the room throughout and the session works largely as coaching. Older children often work more on their own, with you joining at the end for the plan.
Therapy in the language your family speaks
Sessions run in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam. Matching your home language is a clinical choice.
- Matched to your languageWe pair your child with a therapist who works in the language your family uses at home.
- Assessed fairlyA bilingual child assessed only in English can look delayed when they are developing well in both.
- Keep your home languageTwo languages do not cause speech delay. Dropping the one you speak best usually makes things harder.
See how therapy is going, on your phone
Online families get the same live view of their child's therapy as families at our centres.
- Your schedule, always visibleSee every upcoming session, and book or reschedule without phone tag.
- The actual therapy goalsWritten down and tracked, not a vague "she is doing well".
- Session notes and reportsWhat happened in each session and how your child is progressing.
- Home practice, spelled outThe activities for 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 month-end surprises.
Who can book online speech therapy
Sessions are open to families living in India, Australia and the UAE. The team is based in Bengaluru.
- IndiaTime zones, languages and booking for families living there.
- AustraliaTime zones, languages and booking for families living there.
- UAETime zones, languages and booking for families living there.
A therapist must be licensed where the child lives, not where the therapist sits. We cannot offer sessions to families in the United States or Canada, so the booking form will tell you before you send anything.
Other therapies we offer online
Many children need more than one kind of help. Online therapists share one plan and one record.
- Occupational therapy onlineSensory strategies, fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care and regulation, coached through you.
- Behaviour therapy onlineABA-informed parent training for meltdowns, transitions, sleep, toileting and daily routines.
- Special education onlineOne-to-one remedial teaching for reading, writing and maths, including dyslexia and ADHD.
- How online therapy worksDevices, time zones, languages and what a first online session involves.
- Speech therapy at our centresIn Bengaluru? See the same team in person in Electronic City.
- Not sure which therapy?A developmental assessment tells you which therapy, how often and for how long.
Online speech therapy: questions
Does online speech therapy actually work?
Yes. Speech therapy is the best-researched of the therapies delivered over video, and studies consistently find results comparable to in-person sessions for unclear speech, language delay, stammering and social communication. It is not suitable for feeding and swallowing difficulties, or anything that needs a physical check of the mouth. We tell you at the consultation which applies to your child.
What age can a child start online speech therapy?
We assess from around 18 months, though therapy looks very different by age. Under three, sessions are mostly parent coaching: the therapist teaches you techniques to use through the day, which works better at that age than a toddler sitting at a screen. From about three or four, children take part directly for more and more of the session.
My child won't sit still for a video call. Will this work?
Often better than parents expect, but it depends on the child. Therapists use short, fast-changing, play-based activities rather than expecting sitting still. A child who cannot manage 45 minutes at a table can often manage 45 minutes of games that change every few minutes. For very young or very active children we lean on parent coaching, so your child does not need to stay on screen for long. If we do not think the format will work, we say so at the consultation.
Which languages can therapy be delivered in?
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. We match your child with a therapist who works in your home language. This matters clinically, not just practically: a child's language can only be assessed accurately in the language they actually use. Assessing a Telugu-speaking child in English will understate what they can do.
Should I stop speaking our home language to help my child's English?
Almost never. It is common, well-meant advice that backfires. Speaking two languages does not cause speech or language delay, and dropping the language you speak best usually cuts both how much language your child hears and how rich it is. Children build a second language on a strong first one. If a delay exists, it shows in both languages, and that is what we assess.
How many sessions will my child need?
It depends on age, the kind of difficulty, and how much practice happens between sessions. Anyone giving you a number before assessing your child is guessing. As a rough guide, difficulty with a few speech sounds often settles in a few months of weekly sessions, while a broader language delay usually takes longer. We review goals with you every month so you can see whether it is working.
What do we need for an online speech therapy session?
A laptop or tablet with a camera, a stable internet connection, and a quiet corner where your child can see the screen. A phone works in a pinch but a bigger screen is easier for picture games. The therapist shares the activities on screen, so you do not need to buy materials. For younger children, you sit beside them.
How much does online speech therapy cost?
Fees depend on how many sessions a week your child needs. We explain them on the first call, once we understand your child's needs, so you know the full cost before anything starts. Packages are available for regular weekly therapy.
Book an online consultation
Tell us about your child. We call or WhatsApp within one working day to find a time that suits your time zone. Ages 18 months–14 years.