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Speech Therapy for Stammering & Speech Delay in Khalilabad
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Last medically reviewed: 9 September 2026 · Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Kumar Gupta, MBBS, MS (ENT), KGMU Lucknow
Speech problems are treatable, and the earlier therapy starts the better the result — especially in children. J.K. Hospital runs structured speech and communication therapy sessions in Khalilabad, so parents do not have to travel to a city for weekly sittings.
Symptoms to watch for
- A child not speaking words expected for their age
- Repeating or getting stuck on the first sound of a word (stammering)
- Unclear speech that family outside the home cannot follow
- Hoarse, weak or strained voice
- Speech lost or slurred after a stroke or head injury
When you should come in
- A child of two years with very few words, or three years with unclear speech
- Stammering that has lasted more than six months, or is causing teasing at school
- Voice change lasting more than two weeks
- After a stroke, once the patient is medically stable
How we treat it at J.K. Hospital
- Hearing assessment first — many speech delays begin as a hearing problem
- Individual therapy plan with exercises the family repeats at home
- Fluency shaping and breathing techniques for stammering
- Voice rest and voice-therapy protocols for hoarseness
- Regular progress review with the ENT department
Frequently asked questions
At what age should speech therapy start for a child?
Assessment can be done as early as two years of age. Early therapy gives the best outcome, so it is better to have a child checked than to wait for speech to appear on its own.
How many sessions are needed for stammering?
It depends on age and severity. Progress is reviewed regularly and home practice matters as much as the sessions themselves. The therapy plan is explained to the family at the first visit.