As pediatric therapists, this is the question we hear almost every single day.
Parents walk into our centre filled with hope, confusion, fear, and hundreds of thoughts running through their minds. And the first thing they ask is:

“Sir/Ma’am, kitne mahine lagenge? Kab tak theek ho jayega? Bilkul normal kab hoga?”

We understand this question deeply — because behind it lies a parent’s pain, dreams, expectations, and love for their child. Any mother or father would want to know how long the journey will be. It’s natural.

But the honest answer is not a quick number. And here’s why.

Every Child Has a Different Starting Point

Two children with the same diagnosis can have completely different developmental levels.
One child may start speaking within 3 months of therapy, while another may take a year or more.

It depends on:

How early intervention started

How severe the developmental delay is

Child’s own learning speed

Medical or neurological conditions

Consistency of therapy

Support and follow-through at home

Just like no two children look the same, no two children grow the same.

Therapy Is a Journey, Not a Quick Fix

Parents often imagine therapy like taking medicine — “Do sessions for 2–3 months and it should be done.”

But therapy doesn’t work that way.

Therapy is more like:

Teaching a child to walk

Training the brain to develop new pathways

Strengthening muscles and coordination

Building communication step by step

Developing attention, behaviour, and emotional control

These things take time.
The brain needs repetition, consistency, and practice to change.

Improvement Happens in Phases — Not Overnight

Most children show signs of improvement early on, but “complete correction” takes time.

Usually, parents notice:

Better eye contact

Improved attention

Reduced hyperactivity

More meaningful play

First words or attempts to talk

Following instructions more consistently

These are big milestones — and they should be celebrated.

But the final outcome depends entirely on how the child progresses through these phases.

Home Practice Plays a Massive Role

One hour of therapy cannot change a child if the remaining 23 hours at home do not support that progress.

Therapy is a partnership between:

Therapist + Child + Parent

If parents follow the home training routine, the child improves much faster.

So How Long Will It Take?

Here is the most honest and responsible answer:

Every child improves — but the speed of improvement is different for every child.

Some children show remarkable changes in:

3 months

Some in 6 months

Some may take 1–2 years

And some children may need long-term guidance and support depending on the diagnosis.

But what truly matters is:

Your child WILL improve with consistent therapy, supportive parenting, and patience.

Our Promise as Therapists

We don’t promise “quick fixes.”
We don’t promise “100% normal in 3 months.”

We promise something more real, more powerful:

We will give your child the best possible therapy, attention, strategies, and care.
We will support you in every step of this journey.
And we will celebrate every improvement, no matter how small.

Because for us, therapy is not business —
it’s a responsibility and an emotional commitment to your child’s future.

Final Message to Every Parent

Your child is unique.
Their journey will also be unique.

Instead of asking:

“Kab tak theek hoga?”
Try asking:
“Aaj hum kya behtar kar sakte hain?”

Small daily steps lead to big changes.

Your child will bloom — in their own time, in their own way.

And we are here to walk that journey with you.