Child Development Centre

Overview

At CIMHANS – Cognizance Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, our Child Development Centre is a dedicated multidisciplinary space where children receive compassionate, customized support for a wide range of developmental, behavioral, sensory, emotional, and learning challenges.

Our team of psychologists, Behavior and Occupational Therapists, speech therapists, special educators, work collaboratively to ensure each child reaches their full potential with parents as active partners in the journey.

Located in Nizampet, Hyderabad

Online Services Available

Serving ages 0–18 years

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What We Offer

Early Intervention (0–6 Years)

Detect early. Intervene early. Grow strong.

We support children showing signs of:

Delayed speech and communication
Challenges in attention, learning, or motor skills
Difﬁculty in social or emotional development

Our therapy model combines structured play, therapist-guided stimulation, and parent coaching to enhance critical milestones.

Speech & Language Therapy

Helping children ﬁnd their voice and express themselves conﬁdently.

We work with children experiencing:

Delayed speech onset
Articulation, ﬂuency, or clarity issues
Language comprehension and expression delays
Autism-related communication difﬁculties
Feeding and oral motor coordination challenges

Delivered by certiﬁed SLPs with child-friendly, engaging methods.

Behavior Therapy & Emotional Regulation

Transforming everyday struggles into growth opportunities.

We address:

Tantrums, meltdowns, aggression
Sleep issues, screen dependency, or impulsivity
Emotional outbursts, school refusal, or anxiety
Parent-child relationship stress

Our approach includes CBT, behavioral play therapy, and parent behavior training.

Occupational therapy (OT) / Sensory Integration Therapy

Focus Areas: Activities of daily living (ADL – dressing, eating), working, school, and leisure activities.
Therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, hand function therapy, and environmental modifications

Helping children regulate and respond calmly to the world around them.

For children with sensory processing difﬁculties:

Hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to sounds, touch, textures
Difﬁculty with coordination, balance, or posture
Overactive or withdrawn responses in stimulating environments

Therapy includes structured, child-led sensory play in our on-site sensory gym.

Remedial Education & Learning Disability Support

Learning differences deserve understanding, not pressure.

Our special educators provide support for:

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Reading, writing, or math challenges
Comprehension and attention difﬁculties
ADHD-related academic struggles

Standardized tools like FACP, GLAD, and N-SLD guide personalized intervention plans.

Play Therapy, Art & Music Therapy

Expression heals where words can’t.

These therapies help children process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build conﬁdence:

Non-directive play therapy
Sand tray and symbolic play
Art therapy using drawing, painting, and clay
Music and movement sessions for emotional expression

Ideal for children with trauma, social withdrawal, or low self-esteem.

Brain Gym & Social Skills Training

Enhancing learning through movement and mindful interaction.

Brain Gym Exercises improve:

Attention span
Writing and coordination
Academic focus
Body-mind connection

Social Skills Groups build:

Eye contact and turn-taking
Emotion recognition and self-regulation
Conversation and group play conﬁdence

Offered in group or 1-on-1 formats.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Empowering parents to lead positive behavioral change.

PCIT is a structured program where therapists coach parents in real time as they interact with their child. It helps:

Decrease tantrums and aggression
Strengthen cooperation and attachment
Set effective, loving boundaries
Reinforce positive parenting patterns

Especially effective for children aged 2–8 years.

Body Safety & Personal Boundaries Education

A gentle, empowering approach to body awareness and self-protection.

This trauma-informed program helps children:

Understand personal boundaries and consent
Distinguish safe and unsafe touch
Recognize early warning signs of discomfort
Learn how to say “no” conﬁdently and seek help
Use appropriate body language and vocabulary

Includes parallel parent sensitization to support open, safe communication at home. Designed for both prevention and support for trauma recovery in a safe, non-triggering environment.

Why Families Choose CIMHANS

Trusted by 20,000+ families since 2018
Dedicated child therapy team with certiﬁed professionals
Fully equipped child-friendly therapy zones
Strong parent involvement & regular progress reviews
Online and in-clinic sessions available
Personalized care backed by science and empathy