How she helps · Kharghar

Intellectual disability

Some children learn and grow more slowly than others of the same age. This can be an intellectual disability or a developmental delay.

Your child can still learn a lot. Therapy helps them reach each next step and do more for themselves.

A toddler sitting with his grandmother supporting him
Dr. Bhamini WaghelaMOT · 14 years with children

Signs

Signs parents often notice

  • Late to sit, crawl or walk
  • Late or unclear speech
  • Memory problems
  • Childish for their age
  • Needs help with things other children do alone
  • Finds it hard to follow instructions

Every child is different. Your child may show some of these and not others. Only an assessment can tell.

How therapy helps

What you work on together

Goals are set with you after the first assessment. These are the ones families often choose.

  1. Everyday independence

    Eating, dressing, brushing and toilet skills, one small step at a time.

  2. Hand skills

    Holding a spoon or pencil, buttoning, and cutting with scissors.

  3. Play and learning

    Play-based learning that builds attention, memory and understanding.

  4. Following routines

    Picture routines and practice, so the day feels easy to follow.

  5. Support for parents

    Guidance on what to expect and how to help at home.

Your first visit

What to expect

  1. Say hello

    Send a WhatsApp message or call. Pick a time that suits you.

  2. First assessment

    Dr. Bhamini watches your child play and move, and talks with you about home and school. Bring any school or medical reports you have.

  3. Goals and play

    You agree clear goals as a team. Sessions are play-based, with simple activities to do at home.

The 11 therapies she uses

  • Play-based therapy
  • Sensory integration therapy
  • Remedial education
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
  • ADL training
  • Brain Gym
  • Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Virtual reality training
  • Group therapy
  • Counselling

The same 11 therapies are used for every concern. She chooses what fits your child.

Questions

Parents often ask

Can my child still learn?

Yes. Every child can learn and grow. Progress may be slower, and every step counts. Dr. Bhamini sets goals that fit your child.

Is it too late to start?

Start as soon as you are worried. Early help makes the biggest difference, but it is never too late to build new skills.

Do we need a diagnosis first?

No. If you're worried, book an assessment and ask. Many families are also sent by their paediatrician or school.

What does it cost?

The first visit (assessment) is ₹1,200. Follow-up sessions are ₹1,000 each.

Worried about your child?

Send a WhatsApp message. Dr. Bhamini will tell you honestly what she sees, and how therapy can help.

Visit

Find the clinic

Dr. Waghela's Clinic208, 2nd Floor, The Pacific Building, Plot 229, Shilp Chowk, Sector 13, Kharghar. Opposite Saanvi Children Hospital.
Clinic hoursMon – Sat, 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 – 8 PM
Closed Sunday
Phone and WhatsApp+91 97682 67630
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