The effectiveness of teletherapy for developmental language disorder in India - Takeaways - 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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    Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects language acquisition in children with typical cognitive abilities and no other impairments.

  • 2

    Teletherapy has emerged as an alternative to in-person speech therapy, particularly in areas with limited access to traditional services.

  • 3

    A study involving ten Indian children with DLD showed improvements in language skills after teletherapy sessions conducted via video calls.

  • 4

    Parents reported high satisfaction with teletherapy, citing convenience and accessibility, despite some challenges like technological issues.

  • 5

    Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm the effectiveness of teletherapy compared to traditional therapy models.

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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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