About Next Steps Therapy Center
We are a multidisciplinary child development centre in Chennai. Our occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, special educators and behaviour therapists work under one roof, so your child is supported as a whole child rather than one difficulty at a time.
We work together with children, parents, caregivers, schools and other professionals across Chennai to provide consistent and meaningful support.
Our mission
Next Steps Therapy Center exists to help children reach their full potential, one achievable goal at a time. We provide coordinated ABA, speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy for kids with developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, grounded in evidence-based practice and shaped by each child's own interests and pace. We partner closely with families throughout, because the skills our kids build here are only as valuable as how well they carry into home, school, and the wider world.
Our approach
Every child has unique strengths, abilities and developmental needs. Following consultation, assessment and observation, we develop an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) or personalised therapy plan with clear, measurable goals.
- Child-centred and family-focused
- Evidence-based and goal-oriented
- Play-based and developmentally appropriate
- Collaborative and multidisciplinary
- Focused on independence and everyday participation
Who we support
Our goal
To help every child improve communication, movement, learning, behaviour, social participation, self-care and independence, and to empower families with practical guidance for home, school and the community.
Our team
Occupational Therapy team
Sensory processing, fine motor and self-care skills
Speech and Language team
Language, social communication, feeding and swallowing
Early Intervention team
Infant and toddler development with family coaching
Your child’s therapy journey
Eight clear steps, from first call on.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your concerns and your child's developmental history.
Assessment Session
We identify strengths, abilities and areas of need.
Observation Session
We observe communication, behaviour and play.
Parent Feedback
We explain the findings and our recommendations clearly.
Starter Session
We build rapport and introduce therapy routines.
Personalised Plan
We set goals and select the services that suit your child.
Regular Therapy
Individualised intervention begins, alone or in a group.
Progress Review
We monitor progress together and update the goals.
From our blog
Our approach explained, practical therapy tips you can use at home, and stories from families we work with in Chennai.
How we build a therapy plan for your child
Consultation, assessment, observation, feedback, and only then goals. Here is exactly how a plan comes together at our Chennai centre.
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Five ways to build your child's language at home
Small changes in how you talk during everyday routines can do more than a boxful of flashcards.
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Calmer mornings: a simple sensory routine before school
Most morning meltdowns are not defiance. They are a nervous system asked to do too much, too fast.
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Parent story: Arjun's first words at three and a half
"We were told to wait and see. Waiting was the hardest year of our lives."
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Parent story: getting Meera ready for school
Three schools had said she was not ready. The question was what 'ready' actually needed to mean.
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Why we ask parents to stay in the room
The skills a child builds here are only as valuable as how well they travel home.
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