Therapeutic Services
We follow a multi-disciplinary approach wherein occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and special educators collaborate to update their observations and assessments to devise a therapy plan for each student. Below are more details on each form of therapy.
Occupational Therapy
This therapy helps individuals develop handwriting, fine motor hand function, daily living skills and functional skills. To learn these skills, the child needs postural stability, hand and finger muscle strength, hand-eye coordination apart from synchronisation between the two hands. So, in a nutshell, the therapy addresses sensory challenges.
Older individuals are taught in-hand manipulation of small objects, use of different tools and isolation of fingers. These skills help them to learn vocational skills like using a computer, stitching, and development of handicrafts.
Physiotherapy
The primary aim of physiotherapy is to restore the normal range of movement and function, dealing with both gross motor and finer motor skills.
Speech Therapy
In speech therapy, the emphasis is to improve the speech and language skills of the student to age-appropriate levels. The treatment is tailored to the individual’s strengths and weaknesses in terms of verbal and non-verbal communication. A key area of focus is to strengthen the muscles of the mouth to support better speech articulation.
In the non-verbal domain, trainers help the individual master sign language and communication through images.
Special Education
Special education therapists create learning materials which support cognitive development and comprehension in a natural setting. The structured teaching method helps to develop independent response and functioning skills which are especially important for individuals who are receiving vocational training.
The use of music, visual arts, sensory games, and sports help reinforce the learning in a fun way.