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DARC provides occupational-therapy-led sensory processing assessment and support in Chennai for children affected by sound, touch, movement, textures, regulation or transitions.
Assessment-led care
Child-friendly support with clear goals and parent guidance.
Assessment
Plan starts with understanding
Parent
Guidance included
Progress
Goals reviewed clearly
2 Branches
Ashok Nagar · Pallikaranai
Individual recommendations and outcomes depend on assessment findings, participation, consistency and family priorities.
Quick parent answer
Start with an assessment-led consultation. DARC looks at the concern, the child's daily participation, and any connected sensory, motor, communication, attention, behaviour, or learning needs before recommending therapy direction.
Strong reactions to sound, touch, clothing or food textures
Movement seeking, crashing or difficulty staying settled
Fear of movement or poor body awareness
Sensory overload affecting school and family routines
Inside DARC
Therapist-led care
Non-invasive support
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Understanding this support
Children can be sensitive to some sensations, seek others or have difficulty noticing body signals. Assessment considers the pattern, the setting and what the child is trying to do when a challenge occurs.
DARC focuses on the functional impact: getting dressed, eating, playing, travelling, joining a classroom, sleeping or moving safely.
Support is not limited to clinic equipment. A useful plan may include adjusting the environment, preparing for transitions, changing how a task is introduced and identifying regulation strategies the child accepts.
DARC explains the reasoning to parents and reviews whether strategies are improving everyday participation.
Available at both Chennai branches
New No: 59, 7th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600083
5/1077, Maxworth Nagar 2nd St, Maxworth Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600129
For children and families
Strong reactions to sound, touch, clothing or food textures
Movement seeking, crashing or difficulty staying settled
Fear of movement or poor body awareness
Sensory overload affecting school and family routines
What progress means
Parents and therapists track practical changes such as easier transitions, improved recovery, safer movement and greater participation in daily activities.
Sensory processing support is led through DARC's paediatric occupational therapy pathway, with other disciplines involved when appropriate.
Assessment-first planning instead of one-size-fits-all therapy
Parent guidance included so skills are practised at home
Monthly progress reviews with clear next goals
Every child is different. DARC reviews goals against the child's own starting point and daily participation.
◆ What happens in therapy
Parents should know what the first visit is for before committing to repeated sessions. DARC begins by understanding your child's profile, parent priorities, school or home concerns, and which therapy inputs need to work together.
Sensory and participation history
Observation of regulation and motor responses
Individual sensory-motor activities
Environmental and home strategy guidance
Clinical direction
Occupational Therapist and Founder · OT, MS (USA)
Specialist-led care
Dr. Aaditya leads DARC's assessment-first, root-cause focused approach for children with autism, ADHD, developmental delay, sensory processing concerns and daily function challenges.
Written by
Dr. Aaditya Malathy
Founder, DARC · Occupational Therapist, OT, MS (USA)
Clinically reviewed by
Vasudharany
Head SLP · Speech, language, feeding and communication support
Page reviewed 2026-09-20
These independent sources inform the page's general educational context. They do not endorse DARC and do not replace individual professional assessment.
Proof and clarity
Assessment-first planning instead of one-size-fits-all therapy
Parent guidance included so skills are practised at home
Monthly progress reviews with clear next goals
Two Chennai branches: Ashok Nagar and Pallikaranai
Sensory processing support is led through DARC's paediatric occupational therapy pathway, with other disciplines involved when appropriate.
Parents and therapists track practical changes such as easier transitions, improved recovery, safer movement and greater participation in daily activities.
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Connected care
Explore related DARC services and local clinic pages without losing the thread of your child's therapy plan.
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+91 99401 40262Common questions
No. Sensory processing differences can occur in autistic children and in children with other developmental profiles. DARC assesses the child's individual needs rather than assuming a diagnosis from sensory behaviours alone.
The therapist reviews parent concerns, daily routines and sensory responses, then observes movement, regulation and participation. Additional referral may be recommended if another cause needs investigation.
When appropriate, the therapist may recommend an individual set of activities or environmental strategies. DARC does not use one standard sensory diet for every child.
Fees depend on the assessment, therapy frequency, and the support plan. We explain the recommended plan and cost clearly before parents commit.
Sessions are child-friendly and supervised by trained therapists. Non-invasive supports are recommended only when suitable and never presented as a standalone cure.
Some families notice early changes within weeks, while deeper developmental goals take longer. Progress depends on the child's profile, consistency, and home practice.
✦ Next step
You do not have to decide everything alone. DARC will help you understand the concern, the safest next step, expected timeline, and therapy plan before you commit.
