The Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) plays a crucial role in addressing the needs of children with various developmental, behavioral, occupational and speech challenges.
CDRCs often provide comprehensive assessments to identify developmental delays, behavioral, occupational and speech challenges in children. Multidisciplinary teams of paediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists collaborate to assess different aspects of a child's development.
Treatment and Intervention
Once a thorough assessment is conducted, CDRCs develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's specific needs. Treatment may involve therapeutic interventions, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapy. Early intervention is a key focus, as addressing challenges at an early age can have a significant impact on a child's overall development.
Behavioural Support
For children with behavioural challenges, CDRCs may offer behavioral interventions and counseling to address issues like ADHD or conduct disorders. Behavioral support can include strategies for parents and caregivers to manage and cope with challenging behaviors effectively.
Parental Guidance and Education
CDRCs often involve parents and caregivers in the intervention process, providing guidance and education on how to support their child's development at home. Parental involvement is crucial for the continuity of care and to reinforce therapeutic strategies outside the clinical setting. Overall, Child Development and Rehabilitation Centers play a vital role in promoting the optimal development and well-being of children facing a range of challenges, contributing to their integration into society and improved quality of life.
We serve patients with the following conditions:
Developmental disorders such as:
We conduct the following assessments at the CDRC:
Integrated developmental assessment- Psychological, occupational, speech and physiotherapy evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment plan is made based on the evaluation of all the above-mentioned domains
Psychological evaluation
- Infant development assessment: The Bayley Scales of Infant Development (offered only by CDRC in Karachi)
- IQ assessment
- Learning disability assessment
- Assessment for ADHD
Specialized assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Occupational Assessment:
- Movement Assessment Battery for children (MABC)
- Sensory Profile
- Informal assessment of dysphagia
Therapies we offer
Integrated care is offered in which the team members are aware of what therapies a child is taking and there is a follow-up with a developmental paediatrician or paediatric neurologist every three to four months.
Psychotherapy/Behaviour Therapy:
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Son-rise program (some attributes)
- Remedial therapy
- Parent mediated therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Gestalt therapy
- Art as therapy
- Group therapy/social groups
- Tele-therapy (for children and parents outside Karachi and Pakistan)
- Play stimulation for hospitalized sick children
Occupational Therapy:
- Sensory integrated therapy
- Feeding, eating and swallowing
- Activities of daily living
- Parental counselling
- Parent-mediated therapy
Speech Therapy:
- Group therapy
- Parental counselling
- Parent mediated therapy
- Tele-therapy (for children and parents outside Karachi and Pakistan)
