Occupational Therapist for Conduct Disorder | Cadabam’s CDC
If you are the parent of a child with conduct disorder, you already know how disruptive daily life can feel—tantrums at school, defiance at home, and strained family relationships. An occupational therapist for conduct disorder can help your child learn to self-regulate, follow rules, and build the social skills needed for long-term success. At Cadabam’s CDC, we combine sensory integration, social-skills training, and parent coaching into one child-friendly program designed to restore calm and confidence at home and in the classroom.
Why Choose an Occupational Therapist for Conduct Disorder?
Role of OT in Managing Disruptive Behaviors
Occupational therapists look behind the behavior. Instead of simply asking your child to “behave,” we identify sensory triggers (loud noises, bright lights), motor-coordination challenges, and executive-function gaps that fuel outbursts. We then teach replacement skills—deep-pressure techniques, visual schedules, and “stop-think-act” routines—so your child can cope before frustration escalates.
Difference Between OT and Behavioral Therapy
| OT at Cadabam’s CDC | Traditional Behavioral Therapy |
|---|---|
| Focus: Skills & sensory regulation | Focus: Rewards & consequences |
| Tools: Swings, trampolines, social stories | Tools: Token charts, time-outs |
| Primary Goal: Long-term self-regulation | Primary Goal: Immediate compliance |
| Parent Role: Hands-on coaching | Parent Role: Observer & enforcer |
Benefits for Child and Family
- Fewer classroom removals and suspensions
- Improved sibling relationships through shared play goals
- Lower parental stress—parents get step-by-step home programs
- Better sleep routines using weighted blankets and calming routines
Our Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy Approach
Comprehensive Assessment and Individualized Goals
Every child begins with a 90-minute intake using:
- Sensory Profile 2
- Goal-Oriented Assessment of Life Skills (GOAL)
- Parent & teacher questionnaires
We set 3-month SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) that link directly to daily life—e.g., “Reduce aggressive outbursts during homework from 5 to <1 per week.”
Sensory Integration & Self-Regulation Techniques
- Alerting activities: Mini-trampoline jumps to release energy
- Calming corners: Beanbags, noise-canceling headphones, lavender scent
- Zones of Regulation: Color-coded cards to teach emotional labeling
- Heavy-work tasks: Wall-push-ups, Theraband pulls before seated work
Social-Skills Groups and Cooperative Play Modules
Small groups (max 4 children) meet twice weekly to practice:
- Turn-taking through Lego projects
- Conflict resolution using scripted role-play
- Joint story-building with comic-strip templates
Parents receive videos of sessions plus weekly home play plans.
Meet Our Specialized OT Team
Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapists
- Ms. Ananya Rao, M.O.Th: 12 years’ experience, certification in Sensory Integration (SIPT)
- Mr. Arjun Menon, B.O.Th: Advanced training in ADHD & conduct disorder, published in Indian Journal of OT
- Ms. Kavita Singh, M.O.Th: Specialist in tele-OT for rural families
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Your child’s OT team meets monthly with our in-house child psychologists and school liaisons to:
- Align sensory goals with classroom accommodations
- Adjust medication-free strategies
- Prepare individualized education plans (IEPs)
Ongoing Training and Certifications
All staff complete 30+ hours of annual continuing education, including modules from the STAR Institute (USA) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
What to Expect in an OT Session
Initial Evaluation Timeline and Tools
- Week 1: Sensory and motor screening (45 min)
- Week 2: Parent feedback call to finalize goals
- Week 3: First full 60-min therapy session
Typical Session Flow
- 5-min warm-up: Obstacle course or scooter-board to set arousal level
- 20-min sensory gym: Swings, crash pads, weighted vests
- 15-min tabletop task: Handwriting, puzzle, or Lego build
- 10-min cooperative play: Board game to practice turn-taking
- 10-min parent recap: Carry-over worksheet, digital photos of activities
Parent Observation & Involvement Protocols
- Observation window with one-way glass available at every session
- Weekly 15-minute parent coaching slot included in fee
- Home kit loan (therapy ball, fidget tools) provided after four sessions
Success Stories & Testimonials
Case Snapshot: Improved Classroom Behavior
Arjun, 9 years old
- Baseline: 3 suspensions in 4 weeks for hitting peers
- Intervention: 12 sessions focused on heavy-work tasks and social stories
- Outcome: Zero suspensions in next 8 weeks; teacher reported 70% reduction in aggressive incidents (measured via daily behavior logs)
Parent Feedback
“Cadabam’s gave us our evenings back. My son now asks to play Uno instead of throwing the board.”
— Mother of 8-year-old Kavya (name changed)
Progress Metrics
- Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS): Average +2.3 points (exceeding expected) after 3 months
- Sensory Profile 2: 40% shift from “definite difference” to “typical” in sensory seeking
- Teacher SRS-2: 25% reduction in conduct-problem subscale