Prerita Intellectual Disability Institute | Specialized Therapy & Care for Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy & More

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy assist the development of the small muscles of the body eg hands, fingers, feet, toes, face fine motor skills helps child’s to improve daily living skills eg. eating, dressing, writing,

Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Autism

A person who has autism often has trouble communication and interacting with other people; his interests, activities and play skills may be limited. Occupational therapy may help people with autism develop these skills, at home and in school.

What’s the role of occupational therapy (OT) in treating autism?

Occupational therapists study human growth and development and a person’s interaction with their environment through their daily activities. Occupational therapists work as part of a team that includes parents, teachers, and other professionals. They help set specific goals for the person with autism. These goals often involve social interaction, behavior and classroom performance.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy is a therapeutic intervention focused on addressing challenges related to communication, speech, and language development. It is provided by professionals known as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or speech therapists. Speech therapy aims to diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. While speech therapy is commonly associated with children, it is also beneficial for adults who experience speech impairments due to various conditions like stroke or brain injury.

For children, speech therapy is crucial in developing effective communication skills, which are essential for learning, social interaction, and emotional expression. Early intervention can significantly improve a child's communication abilities and prevent future academic and social difficulties.

Speech is the most efficient and frequently used mode of language expression. Speech is a set of verbal codes, the commonest codes are spoken words. Words are combined in specific ways to convey meaning. Speech is produced with the help of speech mechanism structures like tongue, jaw, lips, ect. in a complex coordination with the nervous system. Speech based on the language is useful. Otherwise it may sound meaningless.

When do we call speech and language as normal ?

Speech and language are abnormal when these criteria are not met. Due to the deviation from above said criteria, communication becomes unpleasant and difficult to understand.

What are the common speech and language disorders?

Language disorders : Persons having difficulties in understanding and expressing symbols (eg. Words and / or signs)

Articulation disorders: Person having difficulties in speech and sound production.

Voice disorders: Person having abnormalities in pitch, loudness and quality of the voice.

Fluency disorders: Persons having problems in smooth flow of speech utterances.

ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is a structured approach to understanding and changing behavior. This therapy is particularly effective for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and focuses on improving social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement.

Special Therapy

Special education serves the needs of those children who have physical, mental behavioural or sensory characteristics that differ from the majority of children such that they required special education and related services to develop to their maximum potential. This may include children with very high intelligence.

Special education implies instructions designed to respond to the unique characteristics of children who have needs that cannot be met by the standard school curriculum.

Team Work

Psychologist

Psychologist is a professional, trained in the science of human behaviour and learning and is competent in assessment and management of cognitive behaviour, emotional an social aspects of a persons in need of help. A psychologist conducts intellectual assessment, gathers relevant background information from the family, carries out other assessments involving socio-emotional, vocational aspects and reports. He/she is also competent to counsel parents suitably regarding the child’s condition and guide them for intervention. Children with ASD may have behaviour problems. As a team member the psychologist assist in management of such behaviours scientifically. However, the psychologist will have to base his/her management of behaviours on a clear understanding of autism.

Medical Professionals

The person with ASD may require the services of a number of medical professionals in follow-up interventions. A pediatrician in concerned with management of medical problems. A neurologist deals with issues such as epilepsy. An ophthalmologist, dentist, or ENT specialist may sometimes be part of the team based on the ASD person’s needs.

Therapists

Speech and language pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists may also from part of the team.

Vocational Instructor

For adolescents in their later years and adults, the vocational instructor takes the role of case coordination. He is responsible for training in vocations after finding out the aptitude and interest of the client. He is responsible for job identification, placement and follow-up. Programming for low functioning, non-employable person with ASD is a challenging task which is carried out by the vocational instructor with team support, especially, the occupational therapist and special educator.

Special Educator

The special educator is the case coordinator for children of school- going age. he/she is responsible for special educational programmer after contacting the various team members and planning the programmer of intervention. His/her constant contact with the team members is essential for a programmer that is beneficial for the child. However, all individuals with ASD will not need the help of all team members. In low resourced settings, such as rural areas in a developing country the special educator often functions as therapist, social worker and educator all rolled into one. In a developing counter, the importance of holistic training is crucial in order to reach services to the largest number of persons with ASD. History of Special Education: Multidisciplinary, Transdisciplinary and Interdisciplinary

The approach or model in interacting with family or the concerned others for the programming for the client vary. The approaches can be -(1) multidisciplinary approaches, (2) interdisciplinary approaches and (3) trans disciplinary.

Sensory Integration Therapy

Sensory Integration Therapy helps children who have difficulty processing sensory information. This therapy aids in improving how a child’s brain interprets and responds to sensory input, which can enhance their overall functioning and behavior.

Neuro Developmental Therapy

This therapy is designed to treat children with neurological disorders, focusing on the development of motor skills, balance, and coordination. It helps improve movement patterns, which are essential for daily activities.

ADL Training (Activities of Daily Living)

ADL Training assists children in developing the essential life skills needed for day-to-day independence. This includes personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and other self-care activities.

Group & Play Therapy

Play Therapy and Group Therapy encourage children to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment. These therapies enhance social skills, emotional regulation, and peer interactions.

Functional Education

Our Functional Education program is tailored for children who require a non-traditional approach to learning. We focus on practical life skills, helping children succeed academically and in everyday situations.

Vocational Training

Vocational Training prepares older children and adolescents for future employment by teaching them job-specific skills and work habits. This program is crucial for fostering independence and self-sufficiency.

Parents Training Program

We believe in empowering parents by providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to support their child’s development at home. Our training programs cover various strategies for managing behaviors, communication, and daily activities.

Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative behaviors. Our therapists work with children and their families to develop strategies that encourage positive behavior and reduce challenging behaviors.

Physiotherapy

Components of a physiotherapy session include manual therapy, advising and educating the patient. Physiotherapy can help a patient of any age to manage further pain and prevent subsequent injuries or diseases. In a nutshell, physiotherapy helps a patient improve and maximize his/her physical strength, functioning and general well-being while taking care of the underlying issues.

A physiotherapist may employ a variety of techniques, determined by the nature of the injury sustained and the particular problem that is being treated. The commonest of them are:

Manual manipulation: Moving the soft tissues and the joints betters circulation, flushes excess fluids from the body and relaxes overtly tight muscles and spasms.

Electrical stimulation of the nerves: Delivering electric currents in controlled intensity to the affected part helps to contain the pain signals, thus preventing them from reaching the brain.

Demonstration: Teaching and demonstrating proper movement patterns to the patient help them to recuperate on their own.

Functional testing: This involves examining the patient with regards to their physical movements to better assess his/her condition.

Who is eligible for the treatment? (When is the treatment done?)

Few conditions that can benefit from physical therapy are:

Cardio-pulmonary conditions such as COPD, myocardial infarction and cystic fibrosis

Hand therapy in conditions such as trigger finger and CTS (Carpal tunnel syndrome)

Tears in the rotator cuff, lower or upper back pain and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders)

Injuries to the spinal cord, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, trauma to the brain and vestibular dysfunction

Cerebral Palsy and other developmental disorders in children

Tennis elbow and other injuries related to sports

Urinary incontinence

Early Intervention

Early Intervention services are crucial for identifying and addressing developmental delays in young children. The earlier the intervention, the better the outcome, as we work to support your child’s growth and development from a young age.

Psychological Assessment

Our Psychological Assessments are comprehensive evaluations that help diagnose conditions like Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues. These assessments guide us in creating personalized treatment plans that meet your child’s needs.

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