Parent Support Groups for Developmental Coordination Disorder – Cadabams CDC
Parenting a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) can feel isolating—until you realise you’re not alone. At Cadabams CDC, our Parent Support Groups for developmental coordination disorder give mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers a safe place to share, learn and grow together. Whether you need a quick virtual chat or a face-to-face hug, we have a group that fits your life.
Why Parent Support Groups Matter for DCD Families
Emotional Relief Through Shared Experiences
When the teacher says, “She just needs to try harder,” or when your child refuses PE again, the frustration stings. Hearing another parent say, “Been there, we felt that too,” turns pain into relief.
- Real-time empathy: vent in a judgment-free zone.
- Reduced parental burnout: studies show support groups lower stress hormones.
- Hope in stories: see older kids mastering tasks your child is still tackling.
Practical Tips From Parents Who’ve Been There
No one knows the hacks better than parents living DCD day-to-day.
- Morning routine hacks: weighted backpacks for school-bus balance.
- Sensory-friendly shoelaces: elastic laces and toggle clips.
- Homework without tears: 10-minute movement breaks using YouTube OT videos.
Cadabam’s DCD Parent Support Options
Weekly Online Parent Circles
Log in from the car-park, kitchen or couch.
- Tuesdays 9 pm IST or Saturdays 11 am IST.
- 45-minute sessions capped at 12 parents for intimacy.
- Secure Zoom link; moderated by a senior Cadabams CDC child-development specialist.
Monthly In-Person Meetups
Hosted at our Bangalore centre with free parking and sensory-friendly play corners.
- Childcare corner staffed by therapists so you can focus.
- Theme each month: handwriting struggles, shoe-tying clinics, IEP decoding.
- Light refreshments; allergy-safe options available.
Dad & Caregiver-Specific Groups
Dads often stay silent; grandparents juggle guilt. We carved space just for them.
- Dads’ Thursday Nights: online, 8 pm IST, beer optional.
- Grandparents Circle: first Saturday afternoon, in-person with toy lending library.
- Multilingual moderators: Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, English.
How to Join a Group Today
Step 1: Choose Your Preferred Format Online circle, in-person meetup or caregiver-specific group—pick what fits your schedule.
Step 2: Fill the 30-Second Form Name, email, child’s age, preferred slot. That’s it—no paperwork avalanche.
Step 3: Receive Calendar Invite & Welcome Kit Within 24 hours you’ll get:
- Calendar invite with the date/time and Zoom or venue map.
- Digital welcome kit: group guidelines, suggested reading list, emergency helpline.
Success Stories From Real Parents
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Anita, mother of 9-year-old Ria: “The online circle taught me to celebrate micro-wins—like Ria finally buttoning her shirt. Last week she did it in 90 seconds!”
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Joseph, single dad: “I thought I had to fix everything. The dads’ group showed me my job is to walk beside him, not carry him.”
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Grandma Padma: “At 68 I learned to adapt Lego therapy at home. Now my grandson calls me ‘Partner Padma’.”