Lesson Learnt

Author:  Andre Velho | August 5th, 2021 Back in 2016, Kashmira brought her 5-year-old son, Kabir (names changed) to be assessed at the Sethu Centre. Kabir was subsequently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mother and son were immediately referred for autism intervention, which began a few days after Kabir’s …

Transdisciplinary Teamwork!

Author:  Anjali Barretto | August 4th, 2021 Many of you may have heard of or have had the pleasure to meet our very talented Occupational Therapist, Mahera Kantawalla. Mahera is a dedicated professional whose gentle nature together with her professional expertise is an asset to all who have met her. …

Occupational Therapy is FUN!

Author:  Mahera Kantawalla | July 21st, 2021 Play is one of the most important ‘jobs of childhood’, as a result, play forms the most integral part of Occupational Therapy (OT) sessions at Sethu Centre. Mahera Kantawalla, our Occupational Therapist believes that therapy should be fun because kids learn best when …

Success Story – Buttoning

Author:  Trisha Saldanha| February 25, 2021 Is your child over 4 years of age and still needs help with their buttons? Read on to know how this parent, with a little help from Sethu, taught her son how to button and unbutton his shirt. In June 2020, a 6 ½-year-old …

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD)

Author:  Manju Sashidharan| December 03, 2020 The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year on December 3. This day is observed so that we can all think about how we can create a community that is inclusive for everyone. This year’s theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’ …