Tahera Arsiwala | Occupational Therapist | Cadabam's CDC

Tahera Arsiwala — Occupational Therapist

Tahera Mustafa Arsiwala is a senior Occupational Therapist at Cadabam's Child Development Centre with over ten years of experience in paediatric rehabilitation, specialising in working with children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and sensory processing challenges. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, and has completed advanced Sensory Integration training (CE1 and CE3) from the University of Southern California.

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Experience and Specialisation

Tahera's decade of experience spans clinical and multidisciplinary settings, delivering both in-person and teletherapy services. Her expertise includes comprehensive developmental assessments, sensory integration therapy, and designing individualised and group intervention programmes that focus on improving communication, social interaction, behaviour regulation, and functional independence. At Cadabam's CDC, she is one of the most experienced members of our occupational therapy team, bringing advanced sensory integration training that is particularly valuable for children with complex sensory profiles.

Clinical Approach

Tahera follows a compassionate, evidence-based, and family-centred approach to support each child's overall development and long-term progress. She works closely with families, offering parent training and guidance to ensure continuity of care beyond therapy sessions. Her sensory integration certification from USC means she can design precise sensory diets and graded sensory challenges that address each child's unique regulatory needs.

Conditions Treated

Tahera works with children experiencing autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder, developmental coordination challenges, and daily living skill delays. Her sensory integration expertise is particularly beneficial for children who are over- or under-responsive to sensory input.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sensory integration therapy and how does it help?

Sensory integration therapy helps children process and respond to sensory information (touch, movement, sound, sight) more effectively. Sessions take place in a specially equipped sensory gym using swings, climbing equipment, tactile materials, and proprioceptive activities. Children gradually learn to regulate their responses, which improves focus, behaviour, and daily functioning.

What makes Tahera's sensory integration training different?

Tahera completed CE1 and CE3 certification through the University of Southern California, which is the gold-standard Sensory Integration training programme developed by the field's founder, A. Jean Ayres. This training equips her to conduct formal SI assessments and design precise, individualised sensory intervention plans.

How does Tahera work with parents between sessions?

Parent coaching is a core part of Tahera's approach. She provides families with practical sensory strategies, home activity recommendations, and environmental modifications that extend therapy benefits throughout the week. Parents receive regular updates on progress and learn to recognise and respond to their child's sensory needs.

At what age should my child start occupational therapy?

Children can begin OT as early as 12 to 18 months if developmental concerns are identified. Early intervention during the first three to five years takes advantage of brain plasticity to build stronger foundations for motor, sensory, and adaptive skills.

Does Tahera provide online occupational therapy?

Yes, Cadabam's CDC offers teletherapy options for families who cannot attend in-person sessions. Online OT is effective for parent coaching, home programme guidance, visual-motor activities, and follow-up consultations.

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Available at: Cadabam's CDC, Bangalore