Mrs. Kalpana D Kumar – Founder | Kare Therapy Centre
🎓 Speech & Language Pathologist
🧡 Inclusive Education Advocate
Mrs. Kalpana D Kumar
15+ Years of Service
Meet Our Founder

Mrs. Kalpana
D Kumar Founder & Director

Kare Therapy Centre · Chennai, India

SLP · Entrepreneur · Change Maker

A visionary speech & language pathologist dedicated to bridging the gap between therapy and education — empowering every child with diverse developmental needs to communicate, learn, and thrive.

15+
Years Experience
6+
Certifications
4+
Organisations
Children Impacted
Who She Is

A Life Dedicated to Inclusive Growth

Mrs. Kalpana D Kumar is a visionary leader, speech and language pathologist, and inspiring woman entrepreneur. As the Founder and Director of Kare Therapy Centre, she has played a pioneering role in integrating therapeutic intervention with mainstream education.

Her work ensures that children with diverse developmental and learning needs receive the right support systems to grow, communicate, and succeed — within familiar learning environments, alongside their peers.

Her leadership has been instrumental in creating greater awareness about early identification, multidisciplinary intervention, and the critical importance of inclusive educational environments for children with developmental differences.

"Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Mrs. Kalpana began championing inclusive models that integrate therapeutic services directly within schools — so no child is ever left behind."

Mrs. Kalpana D Kumar
2010 Year she began her journey
Academic Foundation

Education & Certifications

Graduated 2010
Bachelor's in Speech & Language Pathology
Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF), Chennai
A strong academic foundation in communication sciences and disorders, specialising in the developmental and communicative challenges faced by children across all stages of growth.
01
Certification in Learning Disability Madras Dyslexia Association
02
Certification in Sensory Integration Specialised Therapeutic Training
03
PG Diploma in Therapeutic Play Skills College of Allied Educators, Singapore
04
Hanen Program Certification Language & Communication Facilitation
05
OPT — Oral Placement Therapy Advanced Feeding & Motor Therapy
06
PROMPT Therapy Certification Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets
Professional Journey

Milestones That Shaped a Mission

2010 — Early Career
Consultant Speech & Language Pathologist
Began her clinical career at respected institutions including Vidya Sagar, Srishti, and the Madras ENT Research Foundation — gaining deep expertise in clinical intervention and family-centred support for children with special needs.
Recognising the Gap
Identifying the Missing Link in Education
Through clinical experience, she identified a significant systemic gap — children requiring specialised intervention were unable to fully benefit from classroom learning because therapeutic support was absent from educational settings.
Advocacy Phase
Championing Inclusive Education Models
Mrs. Kalpana actively collaborated with educators and schools to build awareness around early identification of developmental differences, evidence-based intervention strategies, and inclusive teaching practices for diverse learners.
School-Based Programs
Bringing Therapy Into the Classroom
Her advocacy evolved into action — developing school-based intervention programs that deliver therapeutic services directly within school environments, enabling children to receive support while learning alongside their peers.
Entrepreneurial Chapter
Founding Kare Therapy Centre
With a clear vision for integrated child development, she founded Kare Therapy Centre — a multidisciplinary platform bridging therapy and academia, with programs for early identification, therapeutic intervention, teacher training, and parent empowerment.
Her Ecosystem

Organisations & Initiatives

01
Kare Therapy Centre
The flagship organisation providing holistic therapeutic support, school-based programs, and multidisciplinary interventions for children with diverse developmental needs.
02
Kalpadhaksha Montessori School
A Montessori-rooted educational initiative creating nurturing, child-centred learning environments that celebrate each child's unique pace and potential.
03
SRZ Edu Health Services
A professional services platform strengthening training in the fields of education and rehabilitation for therapists, teachers, and allied health professionals.
04
Kukui
An innovative developmental initiative reflecting her broader commitment to building empowering, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning ecosystems for children.
Mrs. Kalpana D Kumar – Vision

Her Vision

Where therapy and education walk seamlessly together, enabling every child to reach their fullest potential.

Looking Forward

Building a Better Tomorrow

Mrs. Kalpana D Kumar continues to work towards a future where therapy and education function together seamlessly — enabling every child, regardless of their developmental profile, to reach their full potential.

Her leadership, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit continue to inspire educators, therapists, and parents across Chennai and beyond — to build more inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environments.

Through Kare, she envisions a world where early identification and intervention become the norm — where no child is left behind due to a lack of the right support at the right time.

Kare

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