Occupational Therapy Services at Sahara Child Development & Physiotherapy Center

Occupational therapy at the center focuses on enhancing a child’s ability to perform daily activities and participate fully in life. The services include:

1. Fine and Gross Motor Skills Development

• Fine Motor Skills: Activities like writing, drawing, buttoning shirts, and using utensils are targeted to improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

• Gross Motor Skills: Exercises to enhance balance, posture, and large muscle movements, aiding in tasks such as walking, running, and jumping.

2. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Training

Therapists work with children to develop essential life skills, including:

• Self-care tasks like dressing, grooming, and feeding.

• Toilet training and personal hygiene.

• Functional mobility and spatial awareness.trsch.com

3. Sensory Integration Therapy

This approach helps children process and respond to sensory stimuli appropriately. Techniques aim to:

• Address sensory sensitivities or under-responsiveness.

• Improve responses to touch, sound, movement, and visual inputs.

• Enhance focus and attention through sensory modulation.

4. Social Skills and Play Therapy

Therapists engage children in structured play to:

• Foster communication and social interaction.

• Develop turn-taking, sharing, and cooperative play.

• Encourage imaginative play and problem-solving.

5. Cognitive and Perceptual Skills Enhancement

Interventions aim to improve:

• Attention span and concentration.

• Memory and sequencing abilities.

• Visual perception and spatial awareness.srcc.org.in+7practo.com+7practo.com+7srcc.org.in

6. Adaptive Equipment and Environmental Modifications

For children with physical limitations, therapists may recommend:

• Adaptive tools like specialized utensils or dressing aids.

• Modifications to home or school environments to ensure accessibility and safety.