Alongside physical and medical management, many children with cerebral palsy benefit from occupational therapy focused specifically on daily living skills -- the everyday tasks that support independence at home and school.
What "Daily Living Skills" Covers
This generally includes tasks like dressing, feeding, grooming and using the toilet, along with the fine motor control and coordination needed to manage classroom activities such as holding a pencil or using scissors.
Working With Each Child's Specific Abilities
Every child with cerebral palsy has a different combination of strengths and challenges, so occupational therapy plans are built around each individual child's current abilities and goals rather than a single standard approach.
Our Approach at Inclusive Neuro Development Centre
Dr. Charu Arora, Senior Occupational Therapist, works with children with cerebral palsy on building practical independence skills, often alongside the wider team including Dr. Murli Singh where communication support is also relevant.
Starting an Evaluation
If you'd like to understand what occupational therapy could offer your child, an initial evaluation is the clearest starting point. Call 9990555423 or 8796958310 to book a consultation.