School Readiness Checklist for Chennai Parents
A parent-friendly checklist for school readiness: sitting, attention, communication, writing, routines, sensory regulation, and independence.
Updated 2026-05-07
Written by
Dr. Aaditya Malathy
Founder, DARC · Occupational Therapist, OT, MS (USA)
Clinically reviewed by
Vasudharany
Head SLP · Speech, language, feeding and communication support
School readiness is more than ABC and 123
A child may know letters but still struggle at school if they cannot sit, transition, ask for help, tolerate noise, follow routines, use a pencil, or join group activities.
School readiness therapy looks at the whole child: sensory, motor, communication, attention, emotional regulation, and early learning.
Signs your child may need support
Consider an assessment if your child avoids writing, has frequent meltdowns around school, struggles with instructions, cannot sit for short tasks, or has difficulty joining peers.
The right plan can combine occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, and parent-school strategies.