Kamali Sathish | Occupational Therapist | Cadabam's CDC

Kamali Sathish — Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Kamali Sathish is an Occupational Therapist at Cadabam's Child Development Centre with a child-first, empathetic approach to therapy. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the All India Occupational Therapists' Association (AIOTA), she brings nearly two years of experience in paediatric occupational therapy, with clinical training at NIMHANS and St. John's Medical College in Bangalore.

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Experience & Specialisation

Kamali's clinical training at two of India's leading institutions — NIMHANS and St. John's Medical College — gave her hands-on experience working with children facing developmental, behavioural, and neuropsychiatric challenges. She specialises in supporting children with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, particularly those under the age of 12.

Her occupational therapy focuses on building the foundational skills children need for daily life and school success — fine motor coordination, sensory processing, self-care independence, handwriting, and attention skills. She designs individualized therapy plans that meet each child where they are and build progressively toward independence.

Therapeutic Approach

Kamali is driven by a passion for early intervention and holistic care. She creates safe, engaging therapy spaces where children feel understood and empowered to grow. Her therapeutic style blends evidence-based occupational therapy methods with gentle, age-appropriate communication — ensuring that sessions feel like purposeful play rather than clinical exercises.

She works closely with parents, providing home practice guidance and strategies that extend the benefits of therapy into everyday routines. Fluent in English and Tamil, she connects comfortably with families across Bangalore's diverse communities.

Conditions Treated

Kamali works primarily with children experiencing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, and general developmental delays. Her focus on children under 12 means she is particularly skilled at early intervention approaches that build strong developmental foundations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a pediatric occupational therapy session look like?

Sessions with Kamali are play-based and child-led. A typical 45-minute session includes structured activities targeting specific skills — building with blocks for fine motor strength, sensory exploration activities for sensory processing, or guided craft activities for visual-motor integration. Every activity has a therapeutic purpose, but the child experiences it as engaging, fun play.

How often should my child see an occupational therapist?

Most children benefit from 1-2 OT sessions per week. Kamali will assess your child's specific needs and recommend an appropriate frequency. Consistent home practice between sessions is equally important for progress.

Profile last updated: March 2026