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Welcome to SpeakUp Centre for Speech Therapy & Neuro Rehabilitation

Where Thoughts
Find Their Voice

At SpeakUp, we believe in the power of communication. Our motto, “Don’t let your thoughts go unspoken…”, guides everything we do. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with communication, social, cognition, and swallowing disorders, helping them find their speech and improve their quality of life.

Our Story

Visionary Leadership

SpeakUp was founded in 2017 by Dr. Avanthi Paplikar, a renowned expert with a PhD from CUNY New York, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from NIMHANS, and a Gold Medal in MSc Speech & Hearing from the University of Mysore. With 15 years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Paplikar has a profound expertise in the rehabilitation of stroke aphasia, Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, developmental disorders in children, stuttering, swallowing disorders, ASD, and ADHD.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Paplikar actively engages in research and is committed to staying updated with recent evidence-based practices, further enhancing her expertise. She closely collaborates with professionals from multiple fields such as neurologists, paediatricians, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and others, enriching her practice with a multidisciplinary approach.

Dr. Avanthi Paplikar is an esteemed member of several professional societies, including the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA), Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and the Bilingualism, Language and Literacy SIG meeting of Diversity PIA of ISTAART Alzheimer’s Association. She has also served on various committees, including the ISHA sub-committee for Research and Training Promotion and the Protocol Advisory Group for the Karnataka Brain Health Initiative (KaBHI). Additionally, Dr. Paplikar holds the position of Associate Editor at the Journal of Hearing, Language, and Speech published by the Bangalore Speech and Hearing Trust.

With her dedication to advancing the field of speech therapy and neuro rehabilitation, Dr. Avanthi Paplikar leads SpeakUp Centre for Speech Therapy & Neuro Rehabilitation in its mission to provide personalized, evidence-based care and empower individuals to express their thoughts and live fuller lives.

Our Mission

Empowering Communication
Our mission is to provide exceptional, personalized, evidence-based care to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. We strive to make high-quality speech therapy and neuro rehabilitation services accessible to everyone in need, ensuring personalized and compassionate care for all our patients.

Our Approach

Join Our Community

Transforming Lives Together
SpeakUp Centre for Speech Therapy and Neuro Rehabilitation is committed to innovative, compassionate care. Our holistic, multidisciplinary approach, along with our dedication to accessibility and community, sets us apart. Join us at SpeakUp, where we unlock the full communication potential of our clients and help them embrace a brighter, more connected future