Help your child find their words.Speech therapy, occupational therapy and early intervention in Electronic City, Bengaluru

One team for speech, occupational therapy, ABA and special education, working from one plan for your child. Two centres in Electronic City, and online.

  • RCI-registered therapists
  • 13+ years in practice
  • 1000+ families
  • Ages 18 months–14 years
  • 2 centres and online

How a child's words grow

Most children learn to talk in the same order. Therapy helps a child who is stuck move to the next step, with you doing much of the practice at home.

  1. 1

    It starts with what you notice

    Your child points, pulls your hand or cries for what they want. Other children their age are already using words, and relatives have started to ask.

  2. 2

    An assessment finds the gap

    A therapist plays with your child and checks three things separately: how much they understand, how much they say, and how clearly. Often understanding is ahead of talking, and that shapes the plan.

  3. 3

    A plan for the room and for home

    Weekly sessions target one or two goals at a time. You leave each session with one routine to use at home, at bath time, meals or play, because that is where most practice happens.

  4. 4

    Words start to join up

    Single words become pairs: "more ball", "daddy go". The therapist moves the goal on as soon as one is steady, and tells you what to listen for next.

  5. 5

    Sentences, and fewer tears

    When a child can say what they want, a lot of the frustration goes. Sessions shift to longer sentences, describing words and following instructions.

  6. 6

    Conversation, and ready for school

    Questions, stories about the day, taking turns in a chat. We review progress with you regularly and taper sessions as your child needs us less.

    Book a first assessment

Every child moves at their own pace. This is the usual order of steps, not a timeline we promise.

Signs it is worth asking a therapist

You know your child best. Two or more of these? An assessment gives you a plain answer.

  • Few or no words by 18 months
  • Not joining two words by age 2
  • Hard for strangers to understand at 3
  • Rarely responds to their name or shares attention
  • Struggles with a spoon, crayon or buttons
  • Big reactions to noise, textures or change

Talking milestones, age by age

What most children say by each age. If your child is a step or two behind, it is worth asking early.

Children develop at different speeds, and boys, twins and children learning two languages can be a little later. What matters is steady progress. A child who has stalled, or lost words they had, should be seen soon.

Unsure whether it is hearing or speech? A hearing test comes first. Our sister clinic, Poorvam Hearing, tests babies and children in Electronic City.

Read about speech delay

  1. 12 monthsWaves bye-bye. Calls a parent "mama" or "dada". Understands "no".
  2. 18 monthsTries to say three or more words besides "mama" or "dada". Follows a one-step instruction without a gesture.
  3. 2 yearsSays at least two words together, like "more milk". Points to things in a book when you name them.
  4. 30 monthsSays about 50 words. Uses an action word in a two-word phrase, like "doggie run".
  5. 3 yearsHolds a back-and-forth of at least two turns. Asks who, what, where or why.
  6. 4 yearsSays sentences of four or more words. Tells you one thing that happened during the day.
  7. 5 yearsTells a story with at least two events. Keeps a conversation going for three or more turns.
What most children (three in four) do by each age. Source: CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." milestones, 2022. Missing one is a reason to ask, not a diagnosis.

See how therapy is going, on your phone

You should not have to guess. Families get a live view of their child's therapy, not just a word at pickup.

  • Your schedule, always visibleSee every session and reschedule yourself, without phone tag.
  • The actual therapy goalsWritten down and tracked, not a vague "she's doing well".
  • Session notes and reportsWhat happened in each session and how your child is progressing.
  • Home practice, spelled outThe activities to do between sessions, with instructions.
What else is in the parent view

You can message your therapist between sessions instead of saving a question for the next appointment, and see sessions attended, what has been paid and what is outstanding, so there are no surprises at the end of the month.

Led by Apoorva Rai

Clinical Director & Lead Speech-Language Pathologist. MASLP, RCI registered. 13+ years in practice.

Apoorva holds a Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and leads the therapy team at both centres. Her work centres on autism, speech delay, articulation, ADHD and therapy after a cochlear implant. She reviews the clinical content on this site.

About the centre and team

Talk to us first

Not ready to book? Send us a message about what you have noticed and ask anything before you decide.

Two centres in Electronic City

Same therapists, same methods, same hours at both. Pick whichever is closer to home or school.

Electronic City Phase 1

Hulimangala Rd, near Sai Mandir Temple, above RxDx Multi speciality Clinic, Shikaripalya, Electronic City, Hulimangala, Bengaluru 560105

Mon–Sat, 9 am – 7 pm. Sunday closed.

Lift available.

Closest for Hulimangla, Neeladri Nagar, Doddathoguru, Konappana Agrahara.

Therapy near you in south Bengaluru

Families come to us from across south Bengaluru. Here's which centre is closer, and when online sessions make more sense.

Electronic City Phase 1 centre

  • Electronic City Phase 1
  • Hulimangla
  • Neeladri Nagar
  • Doddathoguru
  • Konappana Agrahara
  • Begur
  • Hosa Road
  • Bommanahalli
  • Kudlu Gate
  • Jigani
  • Singasandra
  • HSR Layout
  • BTM Layout
  • Koramangala

Electronic City Phase 2 centre

  • Electronic City Phase 2
  • Ananth Nagar
  • Hebbagodi
  • Kammasandra
  • Bommasandra
  • Chandapura
  • Huskur
  • Attibele
  • Anekal

Further away?

From Whitefield or Marathahalli, many families start with an assessment at a centre, then do part of the weekly therapy online.

How online therapy works

Questions parents ask us

What services does Poorvam Care offer?

Poorvam Care is an early intervention centre in Electronic City, Bengaluru, for children aged 18 months–14 years. We offer speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA and behaviour therapy, special education, parent counselling and therapeutic enrichment groups (sensory art, movement, therapeutic yoga, music and rhythm, social skills), at two centres and online.

How do I know if my child needs therapy?

If your child is behind on talking, hard to understand, struggles with play, movement or routines, or has a diagnosis such as autism or ADHD, an assessment will tell you. Our therapist observes your child, listens to what you have noticed, and tells you plainly whether therapy is needed, which kind, and how often.

What makes Poorvam different from other therapy centers?

Speech therapy, OT, ABA and special education work from one shared plan under one roof, so your child's therapists agree on the goals. The team is RCI registered and led by Apoorva Rai, MASLP, RCI registered, with 13+ years in practice. Parents see the goals, session notes and home practice on their phone.

What is the difference between speech therapy and occupational therapy?

Speech therapy works on communication: understanding words, talking, clear sounds, stammering and social conversation. Occupational therapy works on the body and daily life: sensory needs, fine motor skills like holding a pencil, balance, attention and routines such as dressing. Many children at Poorvam Care have both.

What is therapeutic enrichment?

Therapeutic enrichment is small-group sessions (sensory art, movement, therapeutic yoga, music and rhythm, and social skills groups) designed for children with developmental differences. Our therapy team runs them, and each child works on their own therapy goals inside the group. More about enrichment.

How many sessions does my child need?

It depends on what the assessment finds, your child's age and how much practice happens at home. After the assessment the therapist recommends how many sessions a week and when progress will be reviewed. Plans are reviewed with you regularly and sessions taper as your child needs less support.

Where are your centres located?

We have two centres in Electronic City, Bengaluru. Phase 1 is on Hulimangala Rd, near Sai Mandir Temple, above RxDx Multi speciality Clinic, Shikaripalya, Electronic City, Hulimangala. Phase 2 is in Ananth Nagar, Phase 1, Phase II, Electronic City, Hebbagodi. Both keep the same hours and offer the same therapies.

How do I book an appointment at Poorvam Care?

Book online at poorvamcare.in/book, call or WhatsApp +91 88848 64343, or email poorvam.care@gmail.com. The team calls you back within one working day to understand your child's needs and plan the first assessment.

Does Poorvam Care have a summer therapy camp for children?

Yes. Poorvam Care runs a summer therapy camp every year in April–May: sensory art, therapeutic yoga, movement, music and rhythm, and social skills groups, designed for children with autism, ADHD, speech delay and other developmental differences and led by our therapists. Call or WhatsApp +91 88848 64343 for this year's dates.

What is the cost of speech therapy at Poorvam Care?

Fees depend on the therapy, how many sessions a week your child needs and whether sessions are at a centre or online. We explain them on the first call, after we understand your child's needs, so you know the full cost before anything starts. There are no hidden charges.

Do you offer online therapy or teletherapy?

Yes. Speech therapy, occupational therapy guidance, behaviour therapy and parent training, and special education are available as live video sessions for families in India, Australia and the UAE. Many local families also mix online sessions with visits to a centre. How online therapy works.

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