EARLY INTERVENTION
Holistic Development of the Child
GROWING TOGETHER
Early Support That Matters
Our Early Intervention Program is designed to support the holistic development of every child through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. We focus on nurturing essential skills across key developmental areas, ensuring that children experiencing developmental delays receive timely, individualized support.
Identifying Early Signs & Symptoms
A detailed list of milestones with child's age group is enclosed in our "Developmental milestones for children". Some of these crucial milestones that can help in early detection and diagnosis for children are :
Smiles by 6 months
Imitates facial expressions or sounds by 9 months
Coos or babbles by 12 months
Gestures (points or waves) by 14 months
Speaks with single words by 16 months and uses phrases of two words or more by 24 months
Plays pretend or “make-believe” by 18 months.
One should consult a specialist, If the child doesn't meet these developmental milestones or meets but loses track later on.
Early detection always helps hence it's crucial to observe the signs and symptoms.
UNDERSTANDING EARLY CHALLENGES
Communication
The development of communication skills starts at a child's birth. It's a crucial milestone for parents to observe.
Non-Verbal Communication in ASD
In ASD, Autism spectrum disorders, about 40% of the kids don't talk at all
Language Regression in Early Childhood
During Infancy, about 25 to 30% show initial development of some language skills but lose them later
Challenges Across Conditions
Most of the children with ASD, ADHD, Speech Delays, Speech Disorders etc have some concerns around communication
Late Language
Emergence
Some children speak later in life but can develop functional communication with timely intervention.
Communication Concerns
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Delayed speech
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Delayed language skills
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Inability to stick to a topic while conversing or answering questions
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Flat speaking voice like a robot
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Repeating the same phrase over and over, Echolalia
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Problems with pronouns (E.g. using “you” instead of “I,”)
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Rare or no use of common gestures like waving or pointing or responding to them
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Unable to make out jokes or sarcasm
Signs and Symptoms
Some of the overall signs and symptoms in neuro-diverse children include :
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Poor Eye Contact
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Poor Listening Skills
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Distorted or Unclear Speech
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Difficult Behaviours
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Limited or Short Attention Span
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Limited Vocabulary
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Difficulty in Interpreting Instructions
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Feeding Concerns and Difficulties
EARLY STEPS
Why Intervene Early?
Early anxiety is a hidden risk
Children who struggle to communicate often develop avoidance behaviours and anxiety, which can limit their social interactions and relationships if not identified early.
Frustration leads to behavioural problems
Without early support, children may develop habits rooted in frustration that negatively impact their social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing long-term.
The first 3 years are critical
The brain is most adaptable before age 3. A language-rich environment during this window builds the strongest foundation for reading, writing, and school success.
Act early, don't wait
Learn the developmental milestones and red flags, and consult our certified multidisciplinary team at Fyndhealth in case of any delays in milestones. Early action leads to better outcomes than waiting.
OUR SESSION MODULES
Our Multidisciplinary Approach
Our multidisciplinary early intervention session modules integrate therapies such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, and developmental stimulation within a structured framework.
Our Structured Framework for Multidisciplinary Early Intervention-
Multidisciplinary Early Intervention Session Modules
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Warm-Up & Sensory Regulation
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Focuses on preparing the child for learning & engagement.
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Led primarily by our Occupational Therapists
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Attention & Engagement Activities
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To improve joint attention, eye contact, and ability to follow simple instructions
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Led by our Special Educators / Behavioral Therapists
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Communication & Language Development
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We work on receptive and expressive language skills
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Led by our Speech Therapists
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Cognitive & Pre-Academic Skills
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Focus is on early learning abilities
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Led by our Special Educators
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Fine & Gross Motor Development
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Strengthen motor coordination and body control
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Led by Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist
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Social Interaction & Play Skills
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Encourage interaction, turn-taking, and play routines.
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Parent Feedback & Home Program
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Our therapists discuss session progress with parents and provide simple activities for home practice
Key Features of our EI Modules
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Integrated goals across motor, communication, cognitive, and social domains
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Play-based and child-centered learning
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Regular progress monitoring and goal adjustment
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Active parent involvement
Session Modes
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Offline Centre Based
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We offer in-center therapy sessions where children receive personalized support from experienced therapists in a structured and engaging environment.
These face-to-face sessions allow hands-on activities, specialized equipment use, and real-time interaction to enhance learning, skill development, and therapeutic outcomes.
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Hybrid Sessions
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Combination of Online + Offline Sessions
Our hybrid therapy sessions that combine the benefits of both in-center and online therapy.
This flexible approach allows children to receive hands-on intervention at the center while continuing guided therapy and practice at home through virtual sessions, ensuring continuity of care and consistent progress.
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Online Sessions
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We provide convenient online therapy sessions that allow children to receive expert support from the comfort of their home.
Through interactive activities and guided parent involvement, our therapists ensure consistent progress while maintaining flexibility and accessibility for families.
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Home-Based Sessions
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We offer home visit therapy sessions where our therapists provide personalized intervention in the child’s natural home environment.
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This approach helps children learn and practice skills in familiar settings
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Inclusive School Based
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We provide therapy sessions within school settings to support children in their natural learning environment.
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Our therapists work closely with teachers to improve classroom participation, social interaction, attention, and learning skills, helping children succeed academically and socially.
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This module aims at providing clinical support to schools for quality education and desired ecosystem for children with developmental delays.
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Our Services include Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Special Education and Shadow Teacher in an inclusive set-up.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE DELAYS
Red Flags Every Parent Should Know
We would agree that a parent's knowledge on child development greatly affects the quality of their child's progress and their opportunities for learning. If asked about the importance of adequate "nutrition" in the developmental years of the child, we would hear loud and confident affirmations by all the parents. Well, of course nutrition is vital in the overall development of the child, but what if we tell you that nutrition doesn't not restrict itself to food?
Language Nutrition
The term "language nutrition" was coined by a group of language scientists to describe the use the of language that is sufficiently rich in engagement, quality, quantity, and context that it nourishes the child neurologically, socially and linguistically. There has been wealth of data and discussions to incorporate language rich interactions with children between the ages 0-3 years and its importance. The goal of these studies however has been to discuss speech and language development with paediatric healthcare providers who can the further integrate language nutrition coaching into their daily practice to help support families in optimising their child's future health and education trajectory.
Identify Red Flags
If you are a parent or a primary care giver of a child, we urge you to ask yourself the following questions :
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Have you felt that your child does not speak as much as other children ?
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Have you noticed that your child has difficulty in understanding what you say ?
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Is your child having a tough time socialising with other children and building peer relationships ?
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Is your child exhibiting any inconsistencies in responding to their name calls or following verbal requests ?
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Does your child exhibit temper tantrums and indulge in self injurious behaviours?
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Is your child's speech unintelligible to strangers?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes", then it is definitely a cause of concern because it points at a atypical development of your child.
The Risk Associated with "Waiting it Out"
As children grow they are expected to achieve certain milestones in their speech and language both (Speech & Language are two different intersecting entities) and if any of these milestones are delayed then it indicates age inappropriate development that could leave the child behaviourally, socially and emotionally vulnerable. There has been ample amount of data where both parents and primary healthcare providers of the children with delayed speech and language milestones adopt a "wait it out" approach where they "hope" that the child will catch up on their speech and language skills. While there are no qualms in having hope, banking a child's development and progress on it sounds pretty risky.
At Fyndhealth, we follow a Multidisciplinary Approach for providing solutions to unleash the fullest potential of children with special needs & developmental delays along with empowering parents.
