Services

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a symptom complex characterized by poor ability to attend to a task, motor over activity and impulsivity. These children are fidgety, have a difficult time remaining in their seats in school, are easily distracted, have difficulty awaiting their turn, impulsively blurt out answers to questions, have difficulty following instructions, and often shift from one uncompleted task to another.

Our ADHD Intervention Program at CCDD is a comprehensive, multi-modal approach that addresses the unique needs of each child with ADHD. The program includes:

• Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment
• Behavioral intervention and management strategies
• Parent training and counseling
• School liaison and academic support
• Sensory integration therapy where indicated
• Social skills training

Sensory Integration Program in CCDD is a therapeutic approach for treatment of children living with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) to help them overcome motor, social, emotional and behavioral challenges arising out of difficulty in processing and using sensory information.

Our state-of-the-art sensory integration facility is equipped with specialized equipment and staffed by trained SI therapists. The program includes:

• Comprehensive sensory processing evaluation
• Individualized sensory diet planning
• Structured sensory integration therapy sessions
• Parent education on sensory needs and home strategies
• School consultation and recommendations

Children with learning problems present with a wide spectrum of complaints ranging from difficulties in school with poor academic performance to behavioral and emotional problems. Apart from difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics, these children may have issues with attention, memory, and executive functioning.

Our Learning Program at CCDD provides:

• Comprehensive psycho-educational assessment
• Individualized education plans (IEP)
• Remedial instruction for reading, writing, and math
• Handwriting remediation
• Study skills and learning strategies
• Parent and teacher guidance

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the communicative and social interactive skills with or without restricted and repetitive behavior patterns. It presents in early childhood and persists throughout life.

Our Autism Intervention Program at CCDD is evidence-based and comprehensive:

• Thorough developmental and diagnostic evaluation
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based interventions
• Speech and language therapy
• Occupational therapy with sensory integration
• Parent-based intervention (15 hours/week structured program)
• Social skills training
• School integration support

CCDD is the only center in Bangalore to successfully run a parent-based intervention for children in the autism spectrum.

The first 5 years are the period when the foundation is laid for optimum development in areas of language, cognition, emotion and creativity skills. This is the time when the brain is growing rapidly and is most responsive to environmental inputs.

The Total Child Firm Foundation Program at CCDD is designed for children in the early years to:

• Monitor and track developmental milestones
• Provide early identification of developmental concerns
• Deliver targeted early interventions
• Guide parents on age-appropriate stimulation activities
• Support language and cognitive development
• Build social-emotional foundations

Assessment at CCDD is a means of gathering critical information about your child's development. The methods used to gather information include observation of the child, interviews with the family, standardized tests, and medical evaluation.

Our comprehensive child assessment covers:

• Developmental assessment across all domains
• Neuropsychological evaluation
• Speech and language assessment
• Occupational therapy evaluation
• Psychological assessment
• Educational assessment

A detailed report with findings and recommendations is provided to the family after the assessment process.

The Infant Stimulation Program at Center for Child Development and Disabilities is a comprehensive one. It helps in maximizing the child's potential in all streams of development. The program enjoys immense success when carried out with dedication from parent as well as therapist.

This program is designed for infants from birth to 3 years and includes:

• Assessment of current developmental level
• Individualized stimulation activities for all developmental domains
• Physical and motor stimulation
• Sensory stimulation and integration
• Language and communication facilitation
• Cognitive stimulation
• Parent training on home activities

CCDD, right from its inception, has developed its own reputation in providing services to children with neuromotor disorders. Our ability to be receptive to new emerging treatment methods and the changing needs of children with cerebral palsy sets us apart.

Our Cerebral Palsy Intervention Program includes:

• Comprehensive neuromotor assessment
• Physiotherapy with NDT/Bobath approach
• Occupational therapy for daily living skills
• Communication and augmentative/alternative communication (AAC)
• Splinting and orthotics guidance
• Nutritional support and feeding therapy
• Family education and home program
• School integration support