Dr. Santanu Tripathy | Occupational Therapist | Cadabam's CDC

Dr. Santanu Tripathy — Occupational Therapist

Dr. Santanu Tripathy is a senior Occupational Therapist at Cadabam's Child Development Centre with 5 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy. He works with children experiencing sensory processing challenges, fine motor difficulties, self-care delays, and the occupational performance challenges associated with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

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Experience & Specialisation

With 5 years of clinical experience — the most among the OT team at Cadabam's CDC — Dr. Santanu brings a depth of expertise to complex pediatric cases. His experience spans sensory integration therapy, fine motor skill development, visual-motor coordination training, handwriting intervention, daily living skills training, and school readiness programs.

He is particularly skilled at working with children who have multiple developmental challenges simultaneously — for example, a child with autism who also has significant sensory processing difficulties and fine motor delays. His comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of the child's occupational performance are addressed in an integrated treatment plan.

Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Santanu takes a structured yet child-friendly approach to occupational therapy, combining evidence-based assessment with creative, engaging therapy activities. He collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary team at Cadabam's CDC — coordinating with speech therapists, physiotherapists, and psychologists to ensure each child's therapy plan is cohesive and comprehensive.

He places strong emphasis on parent education, ensuring families understand not just what their child is working on but why each therapeutic activity matters and how to support progress at home.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Santanu works with children experiencing autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental coordination disorder, fine motor difficulties, handwriting challenges, learning disabilities, and general developmental delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a pediatric occupational therapist do for sensory processing and fine motor difficulties?

A pediatric OT assesses how a child processes sensory information and performs everyday tasks, then designs targeted interventions to improve areas like sensory regulation, hand strength, coordination, handwriting, and self-care skills. Dr. Santanu creates individualized treatment plans that address the specific combination of sensory and motor challenges each child presents, ensuring that therapy translates into functional gains at home and school.

How is my child assessed before occupational therapy begins?

Dr. Santanu conducts a comprehensive evaluation that includes standardized assessments of fine motor skills, visual-motor coordination, and sensory processing, alongside observation of how your child performs everyday tasks and a detailed parent interview about daily routines and challenges. This evaluation at Cadabam's CDC identifies exactly where the child's difficulties lie — whether in sensory modulation, hand-eye coordination, self-care, or handwriting — and establishes a baseline for measuring future progress.

What do occupational therapy sessions look like for children?

Sessions often look like structured play — children may swing, climb, squeeze putty, build with blocks, navigate obstacle courses, or practise handwriting using specialized tools — but each activity is carefully chosen to target specific sensory or motor goals. Dr. Santanu balances structured skill-building with child-friendly engagement, ensuring that children stay motivated while making measurable gains in coordination, hand strength, sensory tolerance, and daily living skills.

How can parents support occupational therapy goals at home?

Dr. Santanu places strong emphasis on parent education, providing families with specific home activities — such as sensory play routines, fine motor exercises using household items, or structured handwriting practice — along with clear explanations of why each activity matters. Consistent daily practice of these strategies at home is what transforms therapy-session gains into lasting improvements in the child's ability to dress, write, eat independently, and participate in classroom activities.

How do you measure progress in occupational therapy?

Progress is tracked through periodic reassessments using standardized tools, ongoing data collection on specific skill targets, and structured feedback from parents and teachers about the child's functional performance in daily life. Dr. Santanu reviews this information with the multidisciplinary team to adjust goals and therapy strategies, typically on a quarterly cycle, ensuring the treatment plan stays aligned with the child's evolving developmental needs.

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Profile last updated: March 2026