The effectiveness of teletherapy for developmental language disorder in India - Summary - MDSpire

The effectiveness of teletherapy for developmental language disorder in India

  • By

  • Irfana Thahani

  • Juniya Joby

  • Callum Nichollos

  • Sangeetha Mahesh

  • Yasir Ahmed Syed

  • June 23, 2026

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Objective:

To investigate the impact of teletherapy on children aged 2–5 years in India diagnosed with developmental language disorder (DLD).

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Participants showed improvements in expressive and receptive language skills post-intervention.
    • Parents reported high satisfaction with teletherapy, citing convenience and accessibility.
    • Challenges included technological issues and increased demands on caregivers, but these did not significantly hinder progress.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • Small sample size.
    • Lack of a control group.
    Conclusion:

    Further research with larger, controlled studies is necessary to establish the effectiveness of teletherapy compared to traditional therapy models.

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