Daffodils Child Development Centre
Trusted family partner to realise your child's potential

Speech and Feeding Therapy for Children in Hyderabad

Beyond therapy. Building skills, supporting families, shaping futures.

You have noticed something. Perhaps words that have not arrived, meals that end in tears, or a school report that does not match the child you know. Whatever brought you here, you do not have to work it out alone. Daffodils brings speech, behaviour, occupational, feeding, and learning specialists into one team, so your child receives one clear plan rather than a series of disconnected appointments.
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Most families are offered a first appointment within five working days. No referral needed.
Dr Jyoshna Tanigundala, founder of Daffodils, talking with a parent during a consultation
12,000+ Families · 15+ Years

Supported across Hyderabad & online worldwide

The Daffodils Ecosystem

More than a therapy centre: Six Connected Verticals

Beyond therapy. Building skills, supporting families, shaping futures. From clinical care to home practice, school support, and a community of families, every part of your child's journey is covered.
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Daffodils CDC: clinical development & therapy

Assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for speech, feeding, behaviour, occupational, and learning needs at our Hyderabad centres.
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Assessment & therapy
Dr Jyoshna Tanigundala in a parent counselling session at Daffodils
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Daffodils Parent Academy: learn. connect. empower.

Daffodils Parent Academy helps parents and caregivers understand their child’s needs and learn practical ways to support development at home and beyond.
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One-to-one coaching
Children and therapists in the sensory and movement gym at the Daffodils Nallagandla centre
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Daffodils Learn: education & learning

At Daffodils Learn, we support children, families, and educators through personalised educational guidance, foundational learning, school readiness, alternative curriculum support, and educator training.
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Works with schools
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Daffodils Global: expert care, anywhere in the world

Specialist child development support for families, wherever they call home.
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Secure video sessions
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Daffodils Thrive: therapist-designed home therapy kits

Expert-selected play and learning kits for every child.
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Includes Video Guidance
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Daffodils Family: you are not alone

Every child’s journey is also a family’s journey.
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Community Hub

Immediate Triage

Where would you like to start?

Navigate directly to the guidance matching your family's present stage.
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I have a concern about my child

Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right starting place.

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Online, in person, or both?

In-centre, online, and hybrid therapy, plus reports, second opinions, and differential diagnosis.

Ways to work with us
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We already know we need therapy, or have reports

Explore our therapy programmes and the evidence-based approaches behind them.

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Ways to work with us

In person, online, or both

Choose the way that fits your family, or come to us for a report or second opinion.

In-centre therapy

Sessions at any of our four Hyderabad centres.

Online therapy

Assessment, therapy, and parent coaching by secure video, wherever you live.

Hybrid therapy

Intensive live sessions while you are in India, continuing online when you are abroad.

Reports and second opinions

Authorised reports for school admissions, CBSE boards, visas, and insurance, or a second look at an existing diagnosis.

Differential diagnosis

Careful assessment that rules out alternatives, so therapy targets the right thing.
Not sure which way suits your family?
Start with an assessment. We'll understand your child's needs and recommend in-centre, online, or hybrid therapy with you.
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Observations & Early Signs

Does any of this sound familiar?

Start with what you are noticing. A diagnosis is not needed to begin.

Speech and language

My child has not yet begun to talk, is difficult to understand, repeats sounds, or does not appear to follow instructions.

Feeding and eating

Mealtimes are difficult, my child gags or refuses most foods or has not progressed to solids.

Behaviour and regulation

Meltdowns, aggression, routine issues, settling issues.

Social interaction

My child prefers playing alone, does not make eye contact or finds other children difficult.

Sensory processing

Over reacting to sounds, texture or touch, or over seeking for movement or pressure.

Movement & motor skills

Is slow to sit, crawl, or walk, is clumsy or has trouble holding a pencil, using scissors, or fastening buttons.

Learning and attention

Trouble reading, writing, spelling, remembering instructions, or paying attention.
Not sure which of these fits?
That is common, and it is exactly what a comprehensive assessment is for.
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Who we support

Conditions we work with

Each child receives a deeply nuanced clinical approach adapted to their neurological profile.

Autism spectrum disorder

Differences in social communication, play, routines, and sensory responses.

ADHD

Difficulty with attention, impulse control, or sitting still at home and school.

Speech and language disorders

Trouble understanding words, putting sentences together, or being understood.

Speech delay

First words or sentences arriving later than expected for your child’s age.

Articulation difficulties

Sounds that are left out, swapped, or hard for others to make out.

Stammering

Repeating, stretching, or getting stuck on sounds and words.

Feeding and swallowing disorders

Gagging, refusing most foods, or difficulty moving on from purees to solids.

Global developmental delay

Reaching milestones later across several areas, such as movement, speech, and play.

Prematurity and high-risk infants

Early monitoring and support for babies born early or after a difficult start.

Specific learning disorders including dyslexia

Persistent difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, or maths despite teaching.

Intellectual disability

Support for learning, daily living skills, and independence at every stage.

Sensory processing differences

Strong reactions to sounds, textures, or movement, or seeking them out constantly.
If your child's difficulty is not listed, contact us anyway.
Many children we see arrive without a diagnosis, and finding out what is going on is part of what we do.
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The Daffodils difference

One child. One team. One plan.

We do not treat symptoms in isolation. We understand the child first.

Many children arrive at Daffodils having already seen three or four professionals, each with a different view and none with the full picture. Our multidisciplinary team assesses together, agrees a shared formulation, and writes a single plan that every therapist works from. You get one point of contact and one set of goals, reviewed together as your child progresses.
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Assessment

Standardised testing, observation, and a detailed developmental history.
Comprehensive
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Diagnosis

A clear differential formulation, explained to you in plain language.
Clear Report
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Goal setting

Priorities agreed with you, written as goals you can recognise in daily life.
Family-Centered
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Therapy

Individual and group sessions delivered by the relevant specialists.
Evidence-Based
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Progress review

Formal re-measurement at agreed intervals, with the plan adjusted accordingly.
Measured Gains
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Parent coaching

You learn the strategies, so progress continues between sessions.
Home Transfer
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Home practice with kits

Therapist-designed kits and guidance so you can practise with your child at home.
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School readiness

Building the attention, routines, and social skills a classroom asks for.
Ready to Learn
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Early school support

Working with your child’s preschool or school so progress carries into class.
School Partnership
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Literacy tutoring

Structured, evidence-based support for reading, writing, and spelling.
Daffodils Learn
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Personalised curriculum

A learning plan prepared around your child’s goals, strengths, and pace.
Tailored Plan
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What happens at your first visit

What to expect on your first visit

Designed to take away the apprehension for both you and your child.

Before you arrive

Step 1
We send a short online form about your child's history, and a list of anything useful to bring, such as school reports or previous assessments.

On the day

40–50 Minutes
Expect to be with us for about forty to fifty minutes. You stay with your child throughout. Part of the session is structured testing and part is play-based observation.

At the end

Immediate Discussion
The clinician discusses initial impressions with you the same day. You will not be sent home to wait without any indication of what we are seeing.

Within one week

Comprehensive Report
You receive a written report with findings, a formulation, and a recommended plan, including session type and frequency.

Then: You decide

Zero Obligation
There is no obligation to enroll in therapy with us, and the report is yours to take anywhere.

Why parents choose Daffodils

Why parents choose Daffodils

Built from the ground up to replace fragmented pediatric care with unified clinical accountability.

Clinical expertise

Senior, specialist-qualified clinicians across five disciplines.

Comprehensive assessment

Standardised, internationally recognised test batteries.

Accurate differential diagnosis

We rule out alternatives before we name a condition.

Individualised plans

Written for your child, not adapted from a template.

Evidence-based care

Approaches with published support, named openly.

Multidisciplinary team

One shared formulation, not five separate opinions.

Parent partnership

You are in the room, in the plan, and in the review.

Progress tracking

Formal re-measurement at agreed intervals.

Global telehealth

The same clinicians, delivered securely online.

Home practice support

Therapist-designed kits and video guidance.

School collaboration

Observation, teacher training, and inclusion planning.

Continuity of care

Clinic to home to school, coordinated by one team.

Parent Stories • Lived Experiences

Families who started where you are now

4.9 / 5(1,400+ Verified Google Reviews)
A mother playing with her 4-year-old son Aarav
14 Months Programme
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Aarav

Age 3.5 at first visit

Concern: Non-verbal, Speech delay & sensory sensitivity

Pathway: Integrated Speech & OT

“Steady progress month after month. Not an overnight miracle, but real, lasting confidence. From crying at textures to building sentences with calm assurance. The difference in our daily life at home is beyond words.”

Pooja & Anand

Hyderabad • Verified Review

Parents smiling alongside their daughter Meera as she reads a book
9 Months Programme
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Meera

Age 6 at first visit

Concern: Dyslexia & classroom withdrawal

Pathway: Literacy Tutoring & School Support

“Her teacher was the first to notice the turnaround. She raises her hand in class now, and her anxiety about spelling tests has completely evaporated into genuine joy.”

Sudhir & Kavitha

Kondapur • Verified Review

Parents at a sunlit dining table with their toddler Kabir tasting fruit
6 Months Programme
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Kabir

Age 2 at first visit

Concern: Feeding aversion & severe gagging

Pathway: SOS Feeding & Parent Coaching

“Mealtimes went from a battlefield of tears to relaxed family dinners. Having parent coaching meant we knew exactly what micro-steps to take at home without pressure.”

Rohit & Madhavi

Kukatpally • Verified Review

A mother playing with her 4-year-old son Aarav
14 Months Programme
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Aarav

Age 3.5 at first visit

Concern: Non-verbal, Speech delay & sensory sensitivity

Pathway: Integrated Speech & OT

“Steady progress month after month. Not an overnight miracle, but real, lasting confidence. From crying at textures to building sentences with calm assurance. The difference in our daily life at home is beyond words.”

Pooja & Anand

Hyderabad • Verified Review

Parents smiling alongside their daughter Meera as she reads a book
9 Months Programme
Watch Video Story (2:55)

Meera

Age 6 at first visit

Concern: Dyslexia & classroom withdrawal

Pathway: Literacy Tutoring & School Support

“Her teacher was the first to notice the turnaround. She raises her hand in class now, and her anxiety about spelling tests has completely evaporated into genuine joy.”

Sudhir & Kavitha

Kondapur • Verified Review

Parents at a sunlit dining table with their toddler Kabir tasting fruit
6 Months Programme
Watch Video Story (4:10)

Kabir

Age 2 at first visit

Concern: Feeding aversion & severe gagging

Pathway: SOS Feeding & Parent Coaching

“Mealtimes went from a battlefield of tears to relaxed family dinners. Having parent coaching meant we knew exactly what micro-steps to take at home without pressure.”

Rohit & Madhavi

Kukatpally • Verified Review

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Transparency First

Practical questions, answered plainly

No hidden costs, no vague clinical answers. Clear information from day one.
Our comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment covers clinical observation, standardised test batteries, consultation with senior therapists, and a comprehensive written report with clear diagnostic formulation and recommendations. Assessment fees range depending on disciplines required, with complete pricing shared transparently prior to confirmation.
Individual 45-minute clinical therapy sessions (speech, occupational, behavioral) are billed per session, or through discounted quarterly blocks designed around your child's goal timeline. All packages include ongoing parent coaching and regular milestone re-evaluations.
Standard sessions run 45 minutes of direct child interaction followed by 10 minutes of direct caregiver feedback and home transfer discussion. Most children attend 2 to 3 sessions per week based on clinical need, balanced with home practice routines.
Yes, our administrative desk provides itemized diagnostic invoices, official ICD-10 diagnostic coding, and licensed therapist clinical progress notes necessary for processing private health insurance reimbursement and corporate medical allowances.
We believe cost should never block developmental progress. Daffodils maintains a dedicated clinical subsidy pool offering sliding-scale support for families in verified financial hardship. Please ask our intake coordinator confidentially.
Most families are offered an assessment slot within five working days across our four Hyderabad centers or via our global telehealth desk. We do not keep long, stressful waitlists.

Physical Presence

Our Centers in Hyderabad

All 4 locations open for walk-in parent tours
A play therapy room with a koala mural and toys at the Daffodils Nallagandla centre
West Hyderabad

Nallagandla

100% Wheelchair Accessible
4th Floor, 12H, HUDA Complex, Union Bank Building, Kanchi Gachibowli Rd, Near D Mart, HUDA Layout, Nallagandla, Hyderabad 500019
Mon–Sat: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Lingampally MMTS (10 min)
Dedicated Parking Available
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North-West

JNTU Kukatpally

100% Wheelchair Accessible
3rd Floor, PNR High Nest Building, Above Ratnadeep Supermarket, Beside Rainbow Hospitals, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500090
Mon–Sat: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Near JNTU College Metro Station
Valet & Dedicated Parking
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The feeding therapy room mural, “Feeding begins with connection”, at the Daffodils Kondapur centre
Hitec Zone

Masjid Banda – Kondapur

100% Wheelchair Accessible
1st Floor, 192, Above Ratnadeep Supermarket, Masjid Banda Road, Camelot Layout, Kondapur, Hyderabad 500084
Mon–Sat: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Hitec City Metro (8 min drive)
Dedicated Ground Parking
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Central City

Punjagutta

100% Wheelchair Accessible
Plot No. 6-3-622, M3, 1st Floor, Mastersai Apartments, Beside Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Punjagutta, Hyderabad 500082
Mon–Sat: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Near Erramanzil Metro Station
On-site Building Parking
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Evidence & Insights

Latest from the Parent Hub

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Clinical Blog

Understanding Sensory Overload: Practical Tips for Public Places

How to create proactive calming routines before entering noisy malls, busy airports, or family events.
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Care FAQs

When should we seek a speech assessment rather than wait-and-see?

Key developmental markers at 18, 24, and 36 months that warrant prompt speech-language consultation.
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Dr Jyoshna Explains

Why one multidisciplinary plan beats four separate therapies

How cross-talk between speech pathologists, OTs, and psychologists accelerates functional recovery.
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Free PDF Checklist

Developmental Milestones Checklist (Ages 1–6)

Printable clinician-approved screening sheet for fine motor, communication, and cognitive milestones.
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Here to Support You

Not sure where to begin?

You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or the right words to describe what you are worried about. Tell us what you are noticing, and we will help you work out the right next step, even if that step is not with us.
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