Speech Delay Therapy in Bahawalpur
Helping children communicate with more confidence, one step at a time.
Concerned your child is not using words or sentences as expected? At Rafaa Center, Speech & Language Pathologist Shiza Anum provides individual assessment and support for speech and language delay in children. Our goal is practical communication, with guidance parents can use at home.
Why your child may be slow to speak
Speech and language develop differently for every child.
Speech delay may involve difficulty using words, combining sentences or communicating needs. Some children also have difficulties understanding language. At Rafaa Center, assessment considers milestones, family languages, developmental history and hearing. Differences in language exposure should not automatically be mistaken for a disorder.
Signs your child may need speech support
Few words or limited sentences: Spoken language is not developing as expected for age.
Understanding difficulties: Following everyday instructions is challenging.
Difficulty communicating needs: The child relies on gestures or becomes frustrated.
Speech that is hard to understand: Unclear sounds make communication difficult.
Developmental concerns: Differences in play, hearing or interaction may need wider assessment.
From first assessment to speech therapy
Your first appointment focuses on understanding the concern. Together, we discuss appropriate goals, support and follow-up.
Tell us your concerns
01 · CONSULTATION
Share your child’s age, first words, home languages and everyday communication challenges.
Assess communication
02 · EVALUATION
We look at understanding, expression, gestures and play, and consider hearing or developmental referrals.
Plan the support
03 · THERAPY GOALS
Agree on practical goals and suitable speech-language activities if therapy is indicated.
Practise and review
04 · FOLLOW-UP
Use manageable home strategies and adjust goals as your child progresses.
How speech therapy helps at Rafaa
Practical care matched to individual needs.
Communication assessment: Shiza Anum reviews your child’s speech, understanding, development and everyday communication, with referral for hearing assessment when indicated.
Play-based sessions: Age-appropriate play, modelling and conversation may help build vocabulary, language understanding and useful communication skills.
Parent guidance: Families learn practical ways to support communication in daily routines. Goals and progress are reviewed without promising a fixed timeline.
Support that fits your child’s needs
Shiza Anum, MS Speech & Language Pathology, provides child speech-language assessment and individualised support at Rafaa Center.
We consider your child’s languages, developmental needs and family goals, and recommend medical or hearing evaluation when relevant.
Meet Shiza Anum
Shiza Anum provides child speech-language assessment, individual therapy and family guidance. Qualifications appear below.
Shiza Anum
Speech & Language Pathologist
Speech-language assessment, early vocabulary, understanding, communication goals and practical parent guidance.
Questions parents often ask
Helpful answers about late talking, assessment, therapy and home practice.
Where can I get speech delay treatment for my child in Bahawalpur?
Rafaa Center offers child speech-language assessment and individual therapy planning. Families can book a consultation with Speech & Language Pathologist Shiza Anum.
My 2-year-old is not talking. Should I wait?
It is better to seek an assessment when a two-year-old has very few words or no two-word combinations. Understanding, gestures and hearing also need to be considered.
How many words should a 2-year-old use?
Around 50 words and emerging two-word phrases are useful milestone indicators. They are not a diagnosis; development and communication across all home languages matter.
Is speech delay different from unclear pronunciation?
Yes. A language delay affects understanding or word and phrase development. Speech sound difficulties affect how words are produced. A child may experience both.
Could hearing problems affect my child's speech?
Yes. Hearing difficulties may affect language development even when a child responds to some sounds. A hearing evaluation may be recommended.
Does speech delay mean autism?
No. Late talking alone does not diagnose autism. Additional concerns about play, social interaction or development may lead to a broader assessment.
Can speaking Urdu, Saraiki and English cause delay?
No. Multilingual exposure does not itself cause a language disorder. Assessment considers the child’s communication in the languages used at home.
What happens at the first assessment?
The therapist discusses milestones and hearing history, then observes communication through age-appropriate play and interaction. Findings guide the next steps.
How does speech therapy help a late talker?
Therapy can support meaningful words, understanding, short phrases and communication during play. Activities are matched to each child’s assessment.
What can parents practise at home?
Shared books, modelling simple words, offering choices and giving time to respond can help. Your therapist will recommend activities suited to your child.
How often will my child need sessions?
There is no fixed schedule for every child. Frequency depends on assessment findings, goals and progress.
What if my child stops using words they knew?
Loss of previously used words or gestures needs prompt medical and developmental assessment, rather than waiting for the next milestone.
Is stammering the same as speech delay?
No. Stammering affects fluency, while language delay concerns understanding or expression. A speech-language assessment can clarify the difficulty.
How do I book a consultation?
Contact Rafaa Center at +92 311 4522233 or book a speech-language consultation online.
Book a child speech assessment
Begin with a thoughtful assessment.
Discuss your child’s communication milestones and suitable support with Rafaa Center.