The
Development Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing
individualized developmental intervention programs for infants and children
with developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, and high-risk infants. The therapist works closely with
families and multidisciplinary professionals to improve the child’s functional
abilities, participation, independence, and developmental outcomes.
The
therapist focuses on enhancing developmental domains including motor,
cognitive, communication, play, adaptive behavior, sensory processing, and
daily living skills through evidence-based and family-centered approaches.
Key
Responsibilities
1. Clinical
Assessment & Screening
* Conduct
developmental screening and early identification of delays in infants and
children.
* Assess
children with conditions such as:
* Developmental Delay
* Autism Spectrum Disorder
* ADHD
* Cerebral Palsy
* Intellectual Disability
* High-Risk Infants / NICU Follow-up cases
* Use
standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
* Identify
strengths, needs, barriers, and functional goals.
2.
Intervention Planning
* Develop
individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings.
* Set SMART
goals in collaboration with parents and multidisciplinary team.
* Prioritize
functional, family-centered, and age-appropriate outcomes.