Occupational Therapy for Children
Written by Beyona Rachel Mathew, BOT, Occupational Therapist More often, parents think it’s their child’s laziness or disinterest and presume kids will outgrow it as they age…. and they wait! When a problem is persisting, let’s first understand that it may not be laziness or disinterest, but perhaps, an underlying difficulty in performing the task. […]
Occupational Therapy Specialisations
Written by Anakha Pisharody, MOT-Paediatrics, Occupational Therapist Occupational therapy is an allied health profession which uses ecological approach to identify the skills and barriers in occupational performance. Occupational therapists assess client’s abilities and limitations and provide tailor-made intervention programmes through meaningful activities. They specialise in different fields to gain more comprehensive knowledge and provide insightful […]
Occupational Therapists Responsibilities and Duties
Written by Silla George, BOT, Occupational Therapist All of us love to be functionally independent. But for some people this ability may be disrupted due to disability, injury, illness or a medical condition making it really hard for them to perform their day-to-day activities or occupations. Be it a child or an adult, an occupational […]
Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids
Written by Anakha Pisharody, MOT Paediatrics, Occupational Therapist Kids are curious. They are little explorers, exploring everything around. They love doing things and keep looking for ways to stay engaged. Occupational therapy for kids is full of creative play activities that can keep your child engaged and entertained. These activities can develop and improve multiple […]
5 Types of Speech Exercises To Do At Home
Written By Laya Ann James BASLP Speech-Language Pathologist “I can’t understand what my child is saying!” Does this sound familiar? Speech clarity is one of the main concerns put forward by a majority of parents. Same as we develop speech and language milestones, there is a certain age range when kids start to say each […]
5 Top Speech Therapy Techniques at Home
Written by Joan Annie, BASLP, Speech Therapist Every child develops speech and communication skills at his or her own pace. To help in the development, as a parent, it is quite appropriate that you start engaging in speech exercises at home with your little ones while indulging in different play activities. Here, we give below […]
Benefits and Drawbacks of Speech Therapy
Written by AKSHAYA KRISHNAN , M.Sc. Speech Language Pathology, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Are you here because someone you love has concerns in speech and communication? Or has a swallowing difficulty that’s hindering their feeding habits and health? If yes, a speech and language therapist can help treat your loved one – be it a child, […]
Online Speech Therapy: Speech Therapy At Home Made Easy
Written By AKSHAYA KRISHNAN MSc SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Are you unable to attend speech therapy because you don’t have access to speech therapist near you? Or do you think you cannot visit a speech therapist because of work and school schedules? Worry no more. Almost every speech therapist provides online assessment (tele […]
Occupational Therapy: Everything you need to know – A Definitive Guide
Reviewed By Ms.Sangeetha A Varghese, BOT Occupational Therapist Are you having trouble performing a specific task due to recent injury? Or are you receiving complaints that your son is inattentive and never sits still in class? Has your Dad’s last fall made it difficult for him to do daily chores all by himself? Or is […]
Speech Therapy: What? How? Why?
Rewieved By Ms.Varsha Byju BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) Speech and Language Pathologist Communication plays an important role in every aspect of our life. Difficulties in expressing oneself clearly can trigger anxiety, create stressful situations and upset our quality of life. Thankfully, a professional trained in speech and language therapy can make […]
