शब्द-Health
Speech • Language • Hearing • Communication • Cognition
Accessible communication support for children and adults in Nepal and across the globe
Tele-therapy for underserved communities in Nepal and the multilingual Nepali diaspora around the world
OUR MISSION
शब्द-Health is a virtual platform to help individuals with communication disorders access the service at their door step. Our mission is to improve access to speech, language, hearing, and communication services in Nepal through accessible, affordable, and culturally responsive services remotely.
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
Children
- Speech or language delay
- e.g., children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy
- Speech sound disorders
- e.g., misarticulation
Adults
- Speech disorders
- e.g., voice disorders, fluency disorders
- Neurological communication disorders
- e.g., post-stroke aphasia, dysarthria
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Both children and adults
- Individuals with hearing and listening concerns
- e.g., hearing loss, auditory processing disorder (APD)
- Cochlear implantees
- Hearing aid users
- Individuals experiencing ringing in the ear and sound sensitivity
disorders
- e.g., tinnitus, misophonia, hyperacusis
Other stakeholders
- Individuals living in areas with limited access to specialists
- Schools in remote and suburban Nepal that need help understanding special communication needs of their students
- Local governments seeking expertise to train their staff and health-workers
- Corporate and non-government organisations seeking awareness on disability and communication difficulties
- Teachers seeking awareness on voice hygiene