Not all childhood delays are obvious. Some children react strongly to sounds or textures. Others may take longer to crawl, walk, speak, or sit still. For parents, it’s often a mix of confusion, concern, and countless Google searches. But the truth is, when something feels “off,” it’s okay to ask questions. And the best place to start? A comprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) Assessment.
At Shaping Therapies, Powai, we help families get answers not guesses through personalized OT assessments that look beyond checklists. We focus on how your child moves, feels, reacts, and functions in everyday life, identifying the exact nature of sensory and developmental delays.
What Is an OT Assessment?
An Occupational Therapy Assessment is not just a test. It’s a structured, hands-on evaluation that uncovers how your child interacts with the world physically, emotionally, and socially. We look at how they play, eat, move, focus, react to stimuli, and handle daily tasks like dressing or writing. It helps us understand not just what your child struggles with, but why.
These assessments are essential in spotting:
- Sensory processing issues
- Motor development delays
- Poor coordination or muscle tone
- Behavioral regulation challenges
- Delayed milestones in self-care or academics
How Do Sensory & Developmental Delays Present in Children?
Every child develops at their own pace, but certain patterns may point toward underlying delays. Many parents come to us when their child:
- Cries or melts down in noisy places
- Refuses to wear certain clothes or touch textures
- Doesn’t crawl, walk, or grasp objects within typical age ranges
- Struggles to pay attention or sit still in class
- Can’t use a spoon, hold a pencil, or get dressed independently
- Avoids messy play, swings, or physical activities
Sensory Processing Issues: More Than Just Sensitivities
When a child’s nervous system has trouble receiving or responding to sensory input, everyday tasks become overwhelming. That’s why they might cover their ears at birthday parties or avoid certain foods. An OT assessment helps decode this.
Common sensory-related behaviors:
- Auditory sensitivity – easily startled by sound
- Tactile defensiveness – avoids touch or specific clothing
- Vestibular issues – hates swings or gets motion sick
- Proprioceptive struggles – crashes into things, clumsy movements
- Oral sensitivity – picky eating, gags easily
These aren’t quirks. They’re signs that the brain needs help organizing and responding to information and OT can address that.
What Happens During an OT Assessment at Shaping Therapies, Powai?
Our process is structured yet playful designed to make your child feel safe, engaged, and understood.
1. Initial Parent Interview
We start with you. You’ll share your concerns, your child’s developmental history, daily challenges, and strengths. This forms the foundation of our assessment.
2. Structured Observations & Play-Based Activities
Your child will be guided through activities that assess various skills, such as drawing, cutting, climbing, stacking, and more. We carefully observe how they respond, how they use their body, and how they regulate emotions.
3. Use of Standardized Tools
Depending on age and concern, we use tools like:
- PDMS-2 (Peabody Developmental Motor Scales)
- BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency)
- Sensory Profile or Sensory Integration Inventory
- VMI (Visual Motor Integration assessments)
4. Environmental Input
We may request observations from teachers or caregivers to get a holistic view of the child in different settings.
5. Detailed Report & Feedback Session
You’ll receive a detailed report outlining your child’s development, sensory profile, and OT needs plus a clear action plan with therapy recommendations.
How Does an OT Assessment Help Your Child?
Understanding leads to intervention. Once we know how your child processes the world, we can support them in the areas that matter most.
OT assessment supports:
- Improved focus and attention
- Better motor coordination (fine and gross)
- Regulated sensory responses
- Improved handwriting and academic readiness
- Self-care skill development
- Confidence in social settings
Why Shaping Therapies, Powai Is the Right Place for OT Evaluation
- Expert Occupational Therapists trained in both sensory integration and developmental delays
- Child-first environment designed to comfort and engage
- Parent involvement throughout the process, with ongoing communication
- Multidisciplinary support available under one roof (speech therapy, behavioral therapy, psychological assessments)
We’re not just testing skills, we’re helping your child build the independence, resilience, and confidence they need to thrive.
Don’t Wait. Assess Early. Act Smart.
If you’re seeing signs of delay or sensory sensitivity, an OT assessment is your first step toward clarity and growth. Early support can change everything about how your child learns, plays, and connects.
At Shaping Therapies, Powai, we’re here to walk that journey with you.
Book Your Child’s OT Assessment in Powai Today
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