Speech and Language Therapy
Building Communication Skills for Life
Speech and Language Therapy helps children develop the ability to understand, express, and use language effectively. At Stepping Stones Center, certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work closely with families to support children with a wide range of speech, language, and feeding challenges.
Our approach focuses on improving clarity, social communication, and overall confidence in everyday interactions.
What Is Speech and Language Therapy?
Speech and Language Therapy is a structured intervention that supports children who have difficulty with:
- Speech sounds and articulation
- Understanding and using language
- Stuttering and fluency
- Voice quality and modulation
- Social use of language (pragmatics)
- Feeding and swallowing difficulties
Children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, hearing impairments, and learning disabilities often benefit from early and individualized speech therapy.
Who Can Benefit from Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy may help if your child:
- Has delayed speech or limited vocabulary
- Struggles to follow instructions or understand language
- Is difficult to understand when speaking
- Repeats phrases or shows echolalia
- Has trouble forming sentences or using grammar
- Finds it hard to engage in back-and-forth conversations
- Avoids talking or communicating in groups
- Has difficulty with feeding or swallowing
Our Therapy Approach
Speech therapy at Stepping Stones Center is highly individualized. Each child receives a therapy plan built around their goals, strengths, and communication style.
What sessions may include:
- One-on-one sessions (typically 45 minutes)
- Play-based learning, visuals, gestures, and AAC tools
- Modeling and repetition to support expressive language
- Receptive language strategies for listening and comprehension
- Parent observations and home strategies
Therapy is delivered by certified Speech-Language Pathologists and integrated with ABA or OT when appropriate.
How It Works
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Evaluation and Observation
Screening to understand current abilities and communication needs
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Individualized Therapy Plan
Clear goals set based on strengths and challenges
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One-on-One Sessions
45-minute sessions using structured and play-based methods
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Parent Involvement
Parents observe and receive strategies to support at home
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Progress Monitoring and Collaboration
Ongoing review, with coordination across therapy teams
Key Focus Areas
- Speech Clarity and Articulation
- Understanding and Using Language (receptive and expressive)
- Reducing Echolalia and Encouraging Spontaneity
- Fluency and Stuttering Support
- Voice Modulation and Breath Control
- Social Communication Skills (play, turn-taking, conversation)
- Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
We also support children who use AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) devices or gestures to communicate.
How Speech Therapy Helps Children with Autism and Developmental Delays
- Builds foundational communication for self-expression
- Improves play, social interaction, and classroom engagement
- Encourages spontaneous and functional language
- Helps reduce communication-related frustrations
- Strengthens understanding of everyday language and routines
- Prepares children for inclusive classroom and group learning
Why Families Choose Stepping Stones Center
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10+ years of experience delivering pediatric speech therapy
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Over 2,000 children supported
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40,000+ hours of therapy delivered
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Experienced, certified SLPs
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Integrated therapy model (Speech, ABA, OT)
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Family-friendly and sensory-adapted spaces
Get Started with Speech Therapy
Stepping Stones Speech and Language Therapy services are at our Marathahalli center and Partnered Inclusive Schools.
Each center offers consistent therapy quality in a child-friendly, supportive environment.
Let’s begin with an initial consultation to see how we can support your child’s communication journey.
What Parents Say
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Stepping stones approach is defined as per child's needs and its practical and consistent. We are super happy the way they handled my son. Therapists are well trained. Their warmth,... read more
praveen kumar bolisetty
August 24, 2023The workshop was good with detailed explanation and illustrations. Was very informative, would highly recommend.
Hemamalini -
August 14, 2023My career life as a speech therapist started in SSC and iam really proud of it. SSC is a place where we can learn and advance our skills and knowledge.... read more
Aswathi Pk
August 14, 2023 -
Being an ex employee of SSC makes me very proud. If you're looking for a place where you can bring out the best in yourself, SSC is the best choice... read more
Shyamily Mathew
August 14, 2023In the last five years, I have been privileged to experience an excellent working environment at Stepping Stones Center. It has been really helpful to work with a multidisciplinary team... read more
divya devasia
August 14, 2023Our son(4.5 yrs) has been diagnosed with ASD. We have been with Stepping stones for over 18+ months now. They have reasonably stable set up and they genuinely try to... read more
M Sri Divya
August 14, 2023 -
Good place for children with autism, they take care of the child very well during the sessions and teach them in very encouraging environment. My son started with early intervention... read more
Praveen Kumar
June 14, 2023My son attended early intervention program and ABA sessions in Stepping Stones Centre. The staff is supportive and caring. I have seen good improvement in his learning and focus.
Vanaja Bokka
June 14, 2023I would give 6/5 if possible to Stepping Stones Center! We have seen very good improvement in our child and many milestones were achieved after we started going to the... read more
Narayanan Venkateswaran
September 14, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Speech therapy supports not just speech clarity, but also social use of language. If your child finds it difficult to join group conversations, maintain back-and-forth communication, or understand social cues, therapy can help build confidence and connection.
No. We begin with an in-house assessment and guide you based on your child’s needs.
As early as 18 months, depending on developmental signs and goals.
Yes. We support fluency challenges with proven techniques and caregiver involvement.
Yes. Some therapists specialize in oral motor skills and swallowing.
Not at all. Therapy supports articulation, social use of language, understanding instructions, and confidence.