Pediatric Rehabilitation for DCD | Cadabam’s Child Development Center
Does your child trip often, struggle with buttons, or avoid sports? These everyday challenges may signal Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). At Cadabams CDC, our pediatric rehabilitation for developmental coordination disorder turns “I can’t” into “I can,” using proven therapies delivered by one integrated team.
What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder?
Core Characteristics and Diagnostic Criteria DCD is a chronic motor-skill disorder affecting 5–6% of school-age children. Key markers:
- Motor performance well below age level
- Skills that interfere with academics or play
- Onset in early development
- Not explained by intellectual disability or neurological condition
How DCD Differs From Other Motor Disorders Unlike cerebral palsy, muscle tone is normal. Unlike ADHD, inattention is secondary to motor struggle. Early identification ensures the right pediatric rehabilitation for developmental coordination disorder instead of generic support.
Impact on Daily Life and Academic Performance
- Slow, illegible handwriting lowers test scores
- Difficulty organising school materials
- Fatigue from extra effort to move
- Frustration can lead to anxiety or refusal to attend school
Early Signs & Red Flags for Parents
Gross Motor Milestone Delays
- W-sitting, late jumping, unable to ride a bicycle by 7 years
Fine Motor Struggles at Home and School
- Trouble using scissors, spreading jam, or opening lunch boxes
Social and Emotional Clues
- Avoids PE; called “lazy” or “clumsy”; shows low self-worth
Spot two or more? Book a screening at Cadabams CDC today.
Our Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Approach
We combine four therapy streams under one roof so parents don’t run between clinics.
Physical Therapy for Motor Skill Development
- Strengthen core, improve balance, teach fall-avoidance strategies
Occupational Therapy for Daily Living Skills
- Dressing, feeding, tool use, classroom seating adaptations
Speech & Language Support When Needed
- Some children with DCD also show verbal dyspraxia; we integrate articulation drills into movement games
Psychological Counseling for Self-Esteem
- CBT groups, social stories, parent coaching to reduce anxiety and build grit
Evidence-Based Interventions We Offer
Task-Oriented Training Child practices real tasks—e.g., throwing a ball into a hoop—while therapists tweak posture, force, and timing.
Neuromotor Task Training (NTT) A Dutch protocol that breaks complex movements into mini-chains, then rebuilds them in varied contexts.
Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Child sets their own goals (“tie shoes in 30 seconds”), discovers strategies through guided questions, and generalises to home.
Supplemental Sensory Integration Therapy Swings, scooter boards, and weighted vests help the brain organise tactile & vestibular input, improving motor planning.
Step-by-Step Admission & Assessment Process
Initial Screening Call Speak with our care manager; share videos of your child’s movement if convenient.
Comprehensive Motor Skills Evaluation BOT-2, MABC-2, and classroom observation give baseline scores.
Goal-Setting With Parents & Child Together we craft 3-month SMART goals—e.g., “independently write one page in 15 minutes.”
Personalized Therapy Schedule 2–5 sessions per week, 45 minutes each; evening slots available for working parents.