- Assess developmental milestones in children across motor, cognitive, social, emotional, and communication domains

- Identify developmental delays and functional challenges

- Plan and implement individualized development therapy programs

- Use play-based and activity-based therapeutic approaches

- Work with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and learning difficulties

- Promote age-appropriate skills such as attention, behavior regulation, self-help, and social interaction

- Conduct one-to-one and group therapy sessions

- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, special educators, and pediatricians

- Educate and counsel parents/caregivers on home-based activities and strategies

- Monitor, document, and report child progress regularly

- Modify therapy goals based on ongoing assessment and outcomes

- Maintain therapy records in accordance with organizational policies

- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions

- Ensure a safe, engaging, and child-friendly therapy environment

- Adhere to ethical, qualified, and child-protection standards

Requirements

Qualification

Msc Child Development/PGDCCD





- Certification or training in developmental therapy / early intervention (preferred)

- Experience working with children with developmental delays or special needs (freshers with relevant internship may apply)

- Knowledge of child development milestones and assessment tools

- Familiarity with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and learning difficulties

- Ability to design and implement individualized intervention plans

- Skills in play-based, sensory, and behavior-based therapy approaches

- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and team members

- Patience, empathy, and child-centered attitude

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Good observation, documentation, and reporting skills

- Basic computer skills for maintaining therapy records

- Understanding of ethical standards and child protection policies

- Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training and professional development

- Physical and emotional stamina to engage actively with children

📌 Development Therapist (Ponnani)
🏢 Thanal
📍 Ponnani