Speech therapy in bilingual homes
Growing up with two languages does not cause speech delay. We count words in every language the house uses, and we coach in the one the child hears most.
Written by the Inclusive Developmental and Therapy Center therapy team — our Speech & Language Therapist, psychology and ABA staff. This page is awaiting its clinical review.
How we count
An Urdu word and an English word are two words. Mixing in one sentence is typical. Dropping a home language to “help speech” usually costs the child a language and does not buy clarity. Bilingualism and delay, mixing in one sentence, bilingual home.
What we do in the room
Sessions in Urdu or English, matched to home. Relatives who only speak one language are not a problem to fix. Roman Urdu guides if that is how you message us.
Related pages
Other pages in this programme
Bilingual homes — questions parents ask
Should we pick one language?
No, unless a specialist who has actually assessed your child has a specific reason. We almost never ask a family to drop a home language.
They understand Urdu and answer in English.
That is common. We still count both. The plan follows what they need to say, not a purity test.
School is English-only.
Home can stay Urdu. We will not fight the school’s language; we will not erase yours either.
How do we start?
A consultation is Rs 1,500 and lasts up to 50 minutes. Message in whichever language is easier.
Ask about bilingual homes
A short, friendly conversation is the best first step. Call, text or WhatsApp us — we’ll listen and guide you, with no pressure.
MPS Road, Block A Model Town, Multan (near Bloomfield Hall School, Street No. 2) · Mon–Fri, 2 PM – 6 PM