Speech & Language Therapy

Helping Every Voice Be Heard

Confidence Begins with Communication.
At Smart Start Academe, our Speech & Language Therapy helps children express themselves clearly, confidently, and comfortably. Whether your child is struggling to form words, understand others, or communicate socially, we offer gentle, evidence-based support tailored to their unique needs.

Why Speech & Language Therapy Is Essential

Clear communication opens doors—in school, relationships, and daily life. Our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) support children facing a wide range of challenges, including:

Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
Receptive and expressive language disorders
Voice disorders
Articulation errors
Delayed speech and language development
Learning difficulties impacting communication
Hearing impairment-related speech concerns
Speech and language support for Down syndrome
And many more individualized needs

Our Approach to Speech & Language Development

1. Comprehensive Assessment

We begin with a full speech and language evaluation to pinpoint your child’s current abilities and challenges.

2. Engaging One-on-One Therapy

Our sessions feel more like fun than therapy—because connection is key.

3. Collaborative & Goal-Focused Progress

Parents are our partners in every step of the journey.

Our Speech & Language Assessment Tools

At Smart Start Academe, accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective therapy. We use a combination of standardized, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate tools to assess each child’s communication abilities. These assessments help us create focused, customized therapy plans that deliver measurable progress.

TAPU (Test for Articulation and Phonology in Urdu)

A culturally relevant assessment to identify articulation and phonological errors in Urdu-speaking children.

SASU (Specific Aphasia Screener in Urdu)

Used to screen children for expressive and receptive language disorders related to aphasia in Urdu-speaking populations.

PLS-5 (Preschool Language Scale – Fifth Edition)

Evaluates language skills including auditory comprehension and expressive communication in children from birth through age 7.

DEAP (Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology)

Identifies and differentiates between articulation difficulties and phonological disorders.

CELF (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals)

A widely used tool that helps assess expressive and receptive language, structure, and content for school-aged children.

Who Can Benefit from Speech & Language Therapy?

Speech and language therapy can benefit individuals of all ages dealing with a wide range of conditions, including:

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
Aphasia (language impairment)
Articulation issues or stuttering
Social communication challenges
Difficulties following directions or storytelling
Autism or learning difficulties
Tracheostomy-related speech and swallowing difficulties
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident or Stroke)
Dementia
Trauma-related speech and language impairments

This therapy is tailored to treat various speech and language disorders, helping individuals improve communication skills and overall quality of life.

FAQs – What Parents Often Ask

1. How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

If your child is not speaking as clearly or fluently as peers, or struggles to express or understand language, a professional evaluation can provide clarity.

2. What age is best to start therapy?

Speech therapy can begin as early as 18 months. The earlier we start, the better the outcomes.

3. How often are sessions held?

We recommend 3-7 sessions per week, based on your child’s/patient’s needs and progress rate.

4. Can you help children with Autism or ADHD?

Yes. Our therapists have experience supporting children with developmental differences and tailor therapy accordingly.

5. Do you offer therapy for social skills and communication?

Absolutely. We offer therapy that includes social interaction, conversation-building, and functional communication skills.

6. What kind of improvements should I expect?

Children may begin using new sounds or words, improve fluency, and gain better interaction skills as therapy progresses.

7. Do you provide group speech therapy?

Yes, we primarily offer one-on-one sessions but also provide group therapy when social communication goals align. Group sessions are designed to enhance socializing capabilities, patience, and teamwork. These sessions are regularly held and are tailored to different needs, such as:

Academic Group Sessions: Focused on improving communication and learning skills in a group setting.
Speech Group Sessions: Aimed at improving speech clarity, articulation, and language development through peer interaction.
Behavioral Group Sessions: Focused on developing social skills, emotional regulation, and appropriate behavior in group settings.

These group activities are specifically structured to foster socialization, increase patience, and help individuals work collaboratively, particularly for children in developing their social communication skills.

8. Can I observe or join a session?

Yes! Parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed as part of the therapy process. We also offer FREE PARENTAL TRAINING SESSIONS to help you better understand and support your child’s progress. These sessions provide valuable insights into therapy techniques and strategies, ensuring that parents can actively contribute to their child’s development outside of therapy sessions.

9. What tools or games do you use in sessions?

We use a mix of speech-focused games, flashcards, apps, and storytelling to make sessions effective and fun.

10. Will you give us activities to try at home?

Definitely! We provide at-home exercises and guidance to reinforce therapy between sessions.

Let’s Give Your Child the Confidence to Speak Freely

Whether your child is struggling to say their first word or needs help with advanced conversation skills, we’re here to support them—every step, every sound, every sentence.