At what age should I get my child assessed for occupational therapy?

There is no minimum age for an OT assessment. At Indigo, we assess children from as young as 12 months. The earlier a concern is identified, the faster and more effectively we can support your child's development. If you notice anything unusual in how your child moves, plays, or responds to touch — at any age — an assessment is the right next step.

How is pediatric occupational therapy different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy primarily focuses on movement, strength, and physical rehabilitation. Occupational therapy is broader — it addresses everything a child needs to function independently in daily life, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, handwriting, attention, and emotional regulation. Many children benefit from both, and at Indigo, our OT and PT teams work closely together

My child has been diagnosed with autism. Does occupational therapy help?

Yes — significantly. OT is one of the most recommended therapies for children with ASD. It addresses sensory sensitivities, self-care independence, fine motor difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges that are common in autism. Our OT program at Indigo is specifically designed to complement ABA and speech therapy for children on the spectrum

How many OT sessions will my child need?

Every child is different. After your child's initial assessment, our occupational therapist will give you a clear therapy plan with a recommended frequency and duration. Most children benefit from 2–3 sessions per week, with meaningful progress typically visible within 8–12 weeks of consistent therapy

What is sensory integration therapy and does Indigo offer it?

Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) is a specialized OT approach that helps children who are over- or under-sensitive to sensory input — touch, sound, movement, and light. It uses structured, play-based activities in a sensory gym environment to help the brain process sensory information more effectively. Yes, Indigo offers full sensory integration therapy in our dedicated sensory room

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Occupational Therapy for Children — Building Independence, One Skill at a Time

Occupational Therapy (OT) at Indigo helps children develop the physical, cognitive, and sensory skills they need to participate fully in everyday life — at home, in school, and in the community

Our Vision

To be South India's most child-centered developmental care center — where every child is seen, valued, and given the tools to thrive in their own extraordinary way

Our Mission

To deliver evidence-based, compassionate therapy that empowers children with special needs and gives families in Chennai the guidance, resources, and confidence they need at every step of the journey

What Is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy for children focuses on improving the “occupations” of childhood — playing, learning, writing, dressing, eating, and interacting socially. When a child struggles with these daily activities due to developmental challenges, our OT specialists step in with targeted, evidence-based interventions

What We Treat:

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Fine motor delays (difficulty with writing, cutting, buttoning)
Gross motor coordination problems
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
ADHD — attention and impulse regulation
Self-care skill delays (dressing, feeding, hygiene)
Visual motor integration difficulties
Low muscle tone

What Your Child's OT Sessions Look Like?

Our therapists use play-based, child-led sessions in a fully equipped sensory gym and fine motor therapy room. We integrate Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT), DIR/Floortime, and task-specific training — all customized to your child’s therapy goals. Parents are actively coached so progress continues at home.

Signs Your Child May Need OT:

Avoids messy play, certain textures, or loud environments
Struggles to hold a pencil or use scissors
Trips, bumps into things, or appears unusually clumsy
Has difficulty sitting still or focusing during tasks
Meltdowns around daily routines like bathing or dressing

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Is Your Child Struggling With Everyday Tasks?

Early occupational therapy makes a measurable difference. Our Chennai-based OT specialists are ready to assess your child and build a plan that works.

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