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INCOT 2024
Our forthcoming event, the 2nd Indian Neurorehabilitation Conference of Occupational Therapy (INCOT 2024) is focused on the essential role of occupational therapy in neurorehabilitation. The
The Chetna Foundation (Registered under Indian Trust Act), established seven years ago and as a self-funded organization, is dedicated to raising awareness and offering support around Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with other developmental disorder and Neurorehabilitation. Driven by a passion for service, our core mission is to educate the public and enhance understanding of ASD, while providing essential services to those affected. As an organization, we host national-level events aimed at promoting awareness, where participants are encouraged and recognized for their involvement through tokens of appreciation. These events serve as valuable learning experiences, particularly for the emerging generation of occupational therapists who benefit greatly from the expertise of seasoned professionals.
In addition to raising awareness, the Chetna Foundation offers consultations focused on various aspects of ASD, including speech therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, and specialized education programs. Our team has diligently worked to provide holistic support to individuals on the spectrum, ensuring that they receive the care and resources they need to thrive. Over the past few years, we have honed our focus on the neurological underpinnings of ASD, advancing our knowledge and approach to better serve the community.
Our upcoming event, the 3rd Indian Neurorehabilitation Conference of Occupational Therapy (INCOT 2025) , is designed with this focus in mind. Themed around the integral role of Occupational therapy in Neurorehabilitation, the conference aims to bring together leading experts and professionals to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in the field. At the Chetna Foundation, we believe that through continued education, collaboration, and awareness, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by ASD and contribute to a more inclusive and informed society.
Occupational therapy helps people in functioning of everyday life. Many children with and without disabilities are affected by challenges in processing and integrating sensation. Challenges in detecting, interpreting and adaptively responding to sensory stimuli affects a child’s ability to participate in meaningful and valued occupations.
Child’s occupation primarily involves play. School based learning and participating in society should be age appropriately. This therapy focuses on promoting health and well- being by helping children to develop these skills. The primary goal of this therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of day-to-day life. Occupational therapy works to develop play, gross motor skills, fine motor skills cognition, socialization and daily living skills.
Many children might have language difficulties, it may lead to communication failure. So, speech therapy used to treat variety of disorder related to producing speech, language communication and other oral motor functions.
Speech therapist works to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech related concerns. They also enhance language, social communication, along with cognitive skills. Speech therapy also helps in curing voice disorder, fluency disorder, articulation problem and swallowing disorder in children.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that teaches skills and proper behavior through reinforcement. The therapy is based on the individual child, his needs, and his abilities. ABA therapy also help to improve academics as well as adaptive learning skills.
Special education is a form of instruction that’s designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, so that they can learn the same skills and information as other children in school. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings.
Yoga therapy focusses on Breathing exercise, meditation and guided imaginary to improve mental and physical health. Yoga therapy encourages the integration of mind, body and spirit.
Our forthcoming event, the 2nd Indian Neurorehabilitation Conference of Occupational Therapy (INCOT 2024) is focused on the essential role of occupational therapy in neurorehabilitation. The
Occupational Therapy is the Heart & Soul of life
On Traditional Therapies to Technological Advancement
“We offer the services of a globally renowned Sensory Integration Therapist for top-tier consultation and enhancement sessions.”
Dr. Santosh Kumar
PhD (Occupational Therapy)
Dharmendra Kumar
Speech Therapist
Vivek Kumar
Occupational Therapist
Saswati Banerjee
Occupational Therapist
Kiran
Special Educator
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