MVM College of Speech & Hearing and Vākśravaṇa Clinic
Conditions Treated
We assess and treat communication, hearing, balance and swallowing disorders at every age. Choose a condition below to read about its signs, how we help and what progress can look like.
Children
Speech and language delay, autism, stuttering, feeding and more.
Adults
Aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, stuttering and swallowing.
Hearing & balance
Hearing loss at any age, tinnitus, auditory processing and vertigo.
Children
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Delayed Speech & Language Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Social Communication Difficulties
- Stuttering
- Voice Disorders
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Cerebral Palsy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Childhood Dysphasia
- Syndromes (e.g. Down Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Waardenburg Syndrome)
Delayed Speech & Language Development
What it is
A child's understanding or use of words develops later than expected for their age.
Signs to look for
- No babbling by 12 months, or no words by 16–18 months
- Not joining two words by 2 years
- Difficulty following simple instructions
- Speech that family members find hard to understand after 3 years
How we help
A language assessment, then play-based therapy that builds understanding, vocabulary and sentences, with a home programme for parents.
What progress can look like
More words and longer sentences, better understanding, and fewer frustrations at home and in school. Starting early makes the biggest difference.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What it is
A developmental condition that affects social communication and interaction, often with repetitive behaviours or narrow interests.
Signs to look for
- Limited eye contact, pointing or response to name
- Delayed or unusual speech, or repeating words and phrases
- Difficulty with back-and-forth play and conversation
How we help
Assessment of communication and social skills, then therapy for language, social communication and play. Where speech is limited, we introduce Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
What progress can look like
More ways to ask, share and take turns, and better understanding of others — so that the child can communicate needs and join in at home and in school.
Stuttering (Stammering)
What it is
A fluency disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repeated sounds, prolonged sounds or blocks.
Signs to look for
- Repeating sounds or syllables ("b-b-ball")
- Stretching sounds, or getting stuck with no sound coming out
- Tension, blinking or avoiding words and speaking situations
How we help
A fluency assessment, then fluency shaping and stuttering-modification techniques, with work on confidence and speaking situations. Parents of young children learn how to support fluent speech at home.
What progress can look like
Smoother speech, fewer blocks, and more confidence to speak in class, at work and on the phone.
Assessment and therapy for children
Our paediatric assessments are comprehensive and child-friendly. We evaluate speech sound production, language development, fluency, voice, social communication and feeding and swallowing skills, using standardised tests, clinical observation and parent interviews, to reach an accurate diagnosis and plan therapy.
Therapy is individualised to each child's needs and developmental level — play-based therapy, oral placement therapy, fluency shaping, language intervention and social communication training. Parents take an active part through counselling and home programmes, and goals are reviewed as the child progresses.
Adults
- Aphasia (after stroke)
- Dysarthria
- Apraxia of Speech
- Voice Disorders
- Fluency Disorders (Stammering/Stuttering)
- Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
- Articulation Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders
- Neurodegenerative conditions (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Aphasia
What it is
Difficulty with language — speaking, understanding, reading or writing — caused by damage to the brain, most often a stroke.
Signs to look for
- Trouble finding words or naming objects
- Speaking in short or muddled sentences
- Difficulty understanding conversation, reading or writing
How we help
A detailed language assessment, then therapy for word-finding, understanding and sentence use, with communication strategies for the person and their family.
What progress can look like
Being able to express needs, take part in conversations and return to everyday activities. Therapy started soon after a stroke is most effective, but improvement is possible later too.
Dysarthria
What it is
Slurred, slow or weak speech caused by weakness or poor control of the muscles used for speaking, after a stroke, head injury or neurological disease.
How we help
Exercises for breathing, voice and articulation, and strategies to make speech clearer — speaking slowly, pausing and using gestures or AAC when needed.
What progress can look like
Speech that family and others understand more easily, and more confidence in conversation.
Voice Disorders
What it is
Changes in voice quality, pitch or loudness — hoarseness, a breathy or strained voice, or losing the voice — often in teachers, singers and others who use their voice a lot.
How we help
A voice assessment using clinical and instrumental methods, then voice therapy and vocal hygiene advice. We work with ENT doctors when a medical examination is needed.
What progress can look like
A clearer, stronger voice that lasts through the working day without strain.
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
What it is
Difficulty chewing or swallowing food, drink or saliva safely — common after stroke and in neurological conditions.
Signs to look for
- Coughing or choking while eating or drinking
- Food sticking in the throat, or a wet, gurgly voice after swallowing
- Weight loss, or repeated chest infections
How we help
A clinical swallowing assessment, then swallowing exercises, safe positioning and advice on food and drink textures.
What progress can look like
Safer, more comfortable eating and drinking, a lower risk of choking and chest infections, and a wider range of foods.
Assessment and therapy for adults
Our adult assessments identify communication, voice and swallowing difficulties resulting from neurological, structural or functional conditions. They include a detailed case history, clinical examination and standardised tests of speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency and swallowing, and look at how the difficulty affects daily life.
Management is individualised and evidence-based, aiming to restore, improve or compensate for communication and swallowing difficulties. Counselling, caregiver training and regular progress reviews are part of every programme.
Hearing & balance
- Hearing loss in newborns and children
- Age-related hearing loss
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Sudden or one-sided hearing loss (after medical review)
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears)
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Dizziness and vertigo of inner-ear origin
- Severe to profound hearing loss (cochlear implant candidacy)
Hearing loss
Signs to look for
- A baby who does not startle at loud sounds or turn to voices
- A child whose speech is delayed or who often says "what?"
- Adults who turn the TV up, or find conversations in groups and noise hard to follow
How we help
Hearing tests for every age, then hearing aids, Auditory Verbal Therapy, cochlear implant services and counselling as needed.
What progress can look like
For children, hearing speech in time to develop spoken language. For adults, easier conversations and less listening fatigue.
Dizziness and vertigo
How we help
Vestibular assessment to find whether the inner ear is the cause, then a personalised vestibular rehabilitation programme.
What progress can look like
Less dizziness, better balance, and more confidence walking and moving about.
Not sure where to start?
Call the clinic on 96060 80649. We will tell you which assessment is right and book it for you.
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