Speech & Language Pathology
Dr. Preeja Balan
Our consultant for speech and language therapeutic interventions. She consults with and trains our team in providing speech and language support to strengthen children's communication skills.
BY TALC
Understood and enabled, not just included.
A new world for children with special needs.
A one-of-a-kind alternative learning environment for children with diverse learning and developmental needs—where academics, friendships, sports, life skills and childhood come together.
Because every child deserves to learn, belong, achieve — and simply be a child.
The Birth of PHYSIS
It started with a mother asking one question.
Is giving a child a bench and desk really inclusion?
Ms. Latha Gangadharan's child missed milestones, walked later, learnt differently, ate differently and experienced the world differently.
Schools welcomed him, but he had to adapt to an environment designed for everyone else.
When he couldn't learn, participate or adjust, the responsibility kept coming back to the child and the parents.
So she asked:
What if, instead of making the child fit the environment, we designed the environment around the child?
That question became PHYSIS.
What makes PHYSIS special for my child
We begin with the child.
We begin with the child who needs a more individualised approach to understanding, learning, communication, behaviour, sensory needs, social interaction, daily living or development.
We don't begin with the diagnosis.
We understand their strengths, challenges, interests, communication, learning style, sensory needs and developmental goals before deciding the way forward.
Academics along with happy childhood
Academics matter. So does life.
Depending on the child's needs and goals, their programme may include:
AcademicsSportsCommunicationSocial SkillsLife SkillsEmotional RegulationCommunity ExperiencesIndependenceSelf-CareArt & CreativityCookingVocational Readiness
Academic pathways may include NCERT/CBSE-aligned learning and preparation for the NIOS Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
The goal is not to complete the entire syllabus. It is to help every child achieve meaningful mastery.
Individualised Programme
No two children's journeys are exactly the same.
Every child is understood through TALC's Body–Mind–Intellect (BMI©) approach.
BODY
Gross motor skills • Fine motor skills • Bilateral coordination • Midline crossing • Core strength • Stamina • Sensory needs • Daily living
MIND
Self-awareness • Emotional regulation • Resilience and coping • Ambition • Relationships • Positive mindset • Well-being
INTELLECT
Reading skills and comprehension • Writing skills and expression • Spelling and vocabulary • Real-life application • IEPs • Special education • Differentiated learning
From this understanding, individual goals and learning priorities are identified.
These are reviewed as the child develops.
TTEM© Approach to Children (TALC's Transformative Education Model©)
Find the child's way in.
A child may not initially play football because they understand the game.
Maybe they simply enjoy kicking a ball.
So we begin with the kick.
01Interest creates connection.
02Connection creates participation.
03Participation creates learning.
04Learning gradually creates mastery.
We don't begin with "Do it this way." We begin with "Show us your way in."
The team that makes the difference
One team. Many experts.
The PHYSIS ecosystem brings together:
MentorsSpecial EducatorsOccupational TherapistsPhysiotherapistsSpeech & Communication TherapistsPsychologistsSports & Life-Skills FacilitatorsSensitive Support Staff
But more professionals do not automatically mean better outcomes.
The PHYSIS difference is a core team that ensures every specialist understands the child and their unique needs, so they can work together towards shared goals.
Best in thier fields
Our Community of Experts
Sensory Integration
Ms. Hiral Divyansh Mishra
Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Meets our children and guides our team to arrive at interventions that support sensory processing, regulation and functional development.
Sports & Flow Arts
Scooled Team
Structured sports and free-flow arts activities to develop physical skills, coordination, creative movement, team spirit and self-expression.
Dance
Satvas Dance Company
Works with children on body movement, coordination and self-expression.
Gymnastics
RnR Fitness Centre & Gymnastic Coaching Centre
Develops strength, flexibility, agility, balance, coordination and confidence.
Pottery
Mimansa Studio Pottery
Hands-on clay experiences that foster creativity, sensory exploration and pottery skills.
Health Services
Healthland Hospitals
Nurse and other health service providers.
Role of the Mentor
Anchoring of each child.
At PHYSIS, mentors are not merely classroom teachers.
They observe, connect, teach, support and understand the child's everyday journey.
They are trained to know the child, recognise their needs, understand their communication, maintain boundaries, protect their dignity and gradually enable greater independence.
They are the children's anchors, confidants and cheerleaders—not just one, but a team of them.
Targeted Therapy
Therapy Alone Is Not Enough. Personalised Scientific Techniques Make the Difference.
Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and communication support and other professional interventions are incorporated where required.
Children should not spend childhood moving from one intervention to another.
What is learnt through therapy must eventually work in the classroom, playground, dining table, home and community.
The goal is to generalise skills that will help children participate in life.
Meaningful Growth
Progress must be visible and meaningful.
Progress is observed across the whole child, at home and in social settings—not only through marks.
We look at growth in areas such as:
Academic LearningCommunicationIndependenceEmotional RegulationSocial ParticipationPhysical DevelopmentLife SkillsConfidenceResponsibilityEnjoying LifeLess Anxiety
Parents and the PHYSIS team work together to review progress, understand concerns and decide the next set of meaningful goals.
We measure the child against their own journey—not against another child.
Life at PHYSIS
Like school. Like childhood. Like life.
- Children learn.
- They play.
- They disagree and make up.
- They eat together.
- They participate in sports.
- They cook.
- They celebrate festivals.
- They make friends.
- They take responsibility.
- They prepare for examinations where appropriate.
- They go out into the community.
- And sometimes they simply have fun.
Having unique needs doesn't mean a childhood made entirely of therapy or special education. Children need a childhood.
Social Life & Friendships
Belonging cannot be taught from a worksheet or in therapy.
Children need opportunities to build relationships, negotiate differences, communicate, participate, celebrate and simply spend time together.
PHYSIS deliberately creates opportunities for friendship, peer interaction, teamwork, celebrations, sports, outings and community experiences.
Social development happens through an active social life.
Parent Partnership
Very involved.
Parents know their child in ways no professional can.
PHYSIS therefore sees parents as partners, not people waiting outside the system for instructions.
Parents, mentors and experts share observations, review goals and work towards consistency between school, home and everyday life.
Not just for homework, but for building a life together.
Skills for Life
We think beyond the next class.
As children grow, the questions change.
Can I communicate what I need?Can I make choices?Can I manage myself?Can I travel?
Can I handle money?Can I build relationships?Can I work?How independently can I live?
Academic achievement remains important—but so do independence, decision-making, safety, relationships, work readiness and quality of life.
Education must prepare a young person for life—not only for an examination.
Safety, dignity & wellbeing
Protecting what matters most.
Parents entrust us with what matters most to them.
The physical and emotional safety of every child therefore matters deeply.
Children deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and appropriate boundaries, while being gradually enabled to communicate discomfort, understand personal safety and advocate for themselves.
Protection and independence must grow together.
Our belief
We don't begin by asking: "What's wrong with this child?"
We ask:
"Who is this child?"
Because once we understand the child, we can change the environment, change the method and change what becomes possible.
PHYSIS
Inclusion is not about fitting in. It is about designing a world that suits each child.
Come experience PHYSIS.
Meet the mentors. Understand the approach. Explore the learning environment. Talk to us about your child's strengths, challenges and possibilities.