If you've been typing "occupational therapist near me" into your phone somewhere around Durgapuri Chowk, the answer is closer than you think. Our clinic sits right above the Allen Solly showroom at C-55, Durgapuri Chowk, Shahdara, Delhi - 110093 - a landmark most people in the area already know, which makes it easy to find even on your first visit.
Why Families in Shahdara Come to Us
Dr. Charu Arora, a pediatric occupational therapist and special educational needs consultant, works with children on the everyday skills that childhood runs on - holding a pencil long enough to finish homework, sitting through a school assembly without falling apart, eating a meal without a battle, playing alongside other children instead of alongside a screen. Some of the children who come to our Shahdara clinic already have a diagnosis. Many don't - they've simply been flagged by a teacher, or a parent has noticed something isn't quite lining up with what other children their age are doing, and they want an honest, unhurried opinion before deciding what to do next.
We understand the specific hesitations that come up in this part of Delhi - a grandparent insisting "he'll grow out of it," the worry that a label will follow a child into school admissions, the fear of being judged for even asking the question. None of that gets waved away here. An assessment is a conversation first, not a verdict.
What We Help With at Our Shahdara Clinic
Three areas bring the most families through our door here:
- Sensory processing difficulties - children who are overwhelmed by the noise and crowding of a typical Shahdara street, who melt down over clothing tags or hair-washing, or who seem to need to touch, spin, or crash into everything. Our sensory processing therapy sessions work directly on this.
- Handwriting and fine motor skills - an extremely common reason for a first visit, especially once school notebooks start coming home covered in red ink. Our handwriting and fine motor therapy addresses pencil grip, letter formation, and the hand-strength and coordination underneath both.
- Daily living skills - dressing, eating, and basic self-care independence, covered under our self-care and daily living skills therapy.
We also see children for autism, ADHD, and developmental delay through this clinic - you can read more on our pages for occupational therapy for autism and occupational therapy for ADHD.
Shahdara's GT Road Rhythm
Shahdara runs on GT Road time. Most families who visit us come from the lanes around Durgapuri, the stretch near Shahdara metro station, and across the flyover toward Seelampur - all a short ride away, but all subject to the same predictable evening crush once GT Road traffic builds up after school hours. We plan appointment slots with that rhythm in mind, and if a straight commute isn't realistic on a given week, an online session (see how online occupational therapy works) keeps things moving without the road.
Visiting Our Clinic
Our Shahdara clinic is open 10 AM-7:30 PM. You're welcome to book a first assessment directly, or start with an online consultation if that's easier before committing to an in-person visit - the online window runs 9 AM-1:30 PM. For our other two East Delhi locations, see our Centres page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is your Shahdara clinic located?
C-55, above the Allen Solly showroom, right at Durgapuri Chowk, Shahdara, Delhi - 110093 - visible from the main junction.
My child hasn't been diagnosed with anything - can we still come in?
Yes. Many parents come to us with a concern rather than a diagnosis. Read more on our page for occupational therapy without a diagnosis, or start with our first assessment page to know what to expect.
Do you only take children referred by a doctor or school?
No referral is required. You can book directly with us as a parent.
What if I can't make it to Shahdara in person every week?
We offer online consultations for families across India, with an in-person visit whenever it suits you. Many Shahdara families mix both depending on their week.