FAQs

Gayathri Speech and Hearing Clinic provides professional hearing and speech-related assessment and care. Services can include hearing evaluations, hearing aid guidance and fitting, speech and language assessment, and speech therapy based on individual needs. The appropriate service is recommended after evaluating the patient’s specific concern.

A hearing evaluation is recommended if you frequently ask people to repeat themselves, have difficulty understanding conversations in noisy places, increase the TV or phone volume, or feel that people are speaking unclearly. Children who do not respond consistently to sounds or have delayed speech may also benefit from a hearing assessment.

Hearing aids may be suitable for many people with certain types and degrees of hearing loss, but the right device depends on the individual’s hearing test results, lifestyle, communication needs, and level of hearing loss. A professional hearing evaluation should be completed before selecting a hearing aid.

Speech therapy can help children who have difficulties with speech sounds, language development, communication, pronunciation, or other speech-related concerns. The therapist first assesses the child’s communication abilities and then develops therapy activities according to the child’s specific needs.

A hearing assessment generally involves a series of tests designed to understand how well a person can hear different sounds and frequencies. Depending on the patient’s age and needs, the audiologist may use different hearing tests. The results help determine the type and degree of hearing difficulty and guide the next steps.

Yes. Speech therapy is not only for children. Adults may seek speech therapy for difficulties related to pronunciation, voice, communication, fluency, or speech changes following certain medical conditions. The appropriate therapy approach depends on the individual assessment.

The frequency of hearing assessments depends on age, existing hearing difficulties, medical history, occupational or environmental noise exposure, and other individual factors. If you notice a change in hearing, difficulty understanding conversations, or other communication problems, it is advisable to schedule a professional hearing evaluation rather than waiting for the problem to worsen.