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 specialists 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
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.
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.
Review and
modify treatment plans periodically.
Therapy Implementation
Provide
direct therapy sessions targeting:
Developmental
Domains
Fine Motor
Skills
Hand
Function / Pre-writing Skills
Activities
of Daily Living (ADL)
Cognitive
Skills
Attention
& Executive Function
Play
Skills
Social
Interaction Skills
Communication Readiness Skills
Behavioral
Regulation
Sensory
Stimulation / Multi-sensory Activities
Early
Learning / Pre-academic Skills
Techniques
Play-based
therapy
Developmental stimulation
Task-oriented training
Multi-sensory stimulati