The Best Therapist is You.

By Dr. Radhika R. Navelkar ENT Surgeon & Founder

In my years of practice as an ENT surgeon in Mumbai, I have witnessed a recurring, heartbreaking pattern. Anxious parents come to me, worried that their child isn't speaking yet. They are often directed towards expensive, professional speech therapy sessions—sometimes costing a fortune—hoping for a miracle in a 30-minute window.

But I realized something crucial: Speech is not a clinical procedure. It is a connection.

I created this platform as a social service initiative because I believe that financial barriers should never silence a child's voice. My vision is simple: to take the tools of speech therapy out of the clinic and put them back where they belong—in the loving hands of the mother and primary caregiver.

Our Philosophy - Why Home is Better Than a Clinic

While professional guidance is valuable, a clinic cannot replicate the environment of a home. Here is why I believe you are the best person to teach your child:

• The Power of the Mother Tongue Children learn best in the language of their heart—their mother tongue. Professional sessions are often conducted in English or a standardized language. At home, you can teach them in the language they hear, feel, and understand instinctively.

• Round-the-Clock Learning A therapist gets 45 minutes with your child once or twice a week. A mother gets bath time, meal time, play time, and bedtime. Speech opportunities happen hundreds of times a day. We teach you how to turn those everyday moments into therapy, providing 24/7 stimulation that no clinic can match.

• Therapy with Love, Not Pressure In a strange clinic room, a child may feel tested or anxious. In your arms, they feel safe. Learning happens fastest when a child is secure and loved. Your patience, your voice, and your bond are therapeutic tools that money cannot buy.

A Non-Profit Initiative for Every Family

This website is my contribution to the community. I wanted to ensure that every mother—regardless of her budget or location—has access to medical-grade speech therapy techniques.

You do not need expensive tools. You do not need a degree. You just need the right guidance and the love you already have.

Let’s find your child’s voice, together.

Empowering parents in Mumbai and globally with free resources for speech delay, stammering, and articulation issues. Dr. Radhika R. Navelkar provides expert insights into early intervention, proving that effective speech therapy for children starts at home.