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About usEstablished in the year 2006 VOTC is started with the vision of providing quality
health care delivery of occupational therapy to the general public and to promote
awareness about occupational therapy among medical community, student
community and general public.
From the beginning, centre rendered its services to the childrens with various
developmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, PDD, CP & MR and Adults
with various neurological, orthopedic and psychiatric dysfunctions.
A new branch of the centre has been started functioning in Choolaimedu [withinthe premises of Purushoth therapy centre] since September 2008.
Issue 2 September 2009
Dear all,
First and foremost, we would like to thank you for your acceptance and valuable
feedback for our newsletter. In this issue we bring to you a case study in
occupational therapy and facts and myths about autism. Developmental corner
contains writing skill development from 1-5 years.
Editorial Team
HHaanndd wwrriittiinngg iiss nnoo mmoorree aann aarrdduuoouuss ttaasskkMaster. Prahalad[name changed] was a 7 year old boy has been referred by his
pediatrician to OT evaluation with the complaint of handwriting dysfunction.
Occupational therapist initiated the assessment by obtaining thorough history
from his parents and teacher [over telephone] regarding the childs academic and
writing skills. In addition, the childs written work sample was inspected. With
this basic information, the occupational therapist selected and administered
certain tests to identify the childs visual perceptual and fine motor skills.
Assessment is progressed by clinical observation tests and direct monitoring of
childs writing performance. The assessment revealed childs deficits in visuo-
spatial and visual discrimination skills, poor proximal joint stability and
limitation in fine motor skills. OT sessions were planned twice a week to assist
the child to overcome the difficulties. In addition, occupational therapist
recommended the needful modifications in the class room and home environment
to both class teacher and parents. At the end of 2 months the child was found to
be significantly improved in his writing skill and sessions were discontinued with
a home program.
Contact us
3/68, Radhakrishnan street, Palavakkam.Chennai-41.: 044-42856371
9, Sri Balaji foundations, flat no: 5, vannair2nd street, choolaimedu. Chennai-91.
: 044- 23720906
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Patient Testimonials
I experienced good functional
recovery of my paralyzed upper limb
[stroke] after I receive therapy from
this centre.
- Venkadesan
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Myths and facts about autism
M-Autistic people are all alike. F- Autistic people are as different from one another. M- Autistic people dont have feelings. F- Autistic people are capable of feeling and expressing
love, though sometimes in different ways.
M- Autistic people dont build relationship. F- Autistic people will have solid relationship with at the
very least, their closest family members.
M- Autistic people are danger to society. F- Autistic people may exhibit violent behaviors but it is
mostly due to emotional and sensory overload, not because
of malice.
M- All autistic people are savants. F- Few autistic people are savants. Others have ordinary or
less than ordinary skill sets.
M- Autistic people have no language skills. F- Individuals with autism are sometimes non verbal. But the
autism spectrum also includes extremely verbal individuals.
M- Autistic people cant do much of anything. F- Autistic individuals can achieve great things- but only if
they are supported by people who believe in their potential.
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Developmental corner 1 year- Scribbles on paper. 2 years- Imitates horizontal, vertical and circular marks. 3 years- Copies vertical, horizontal lines and circle. 4 years- Copies cross, oblique line, square, some letters
and numerals.
5 years- Prints own name, copies triangle, copies mostupper and lower case letters
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