Occupational therapy for learning disability and dyslexia in Nagpur

Your child is bright and tries hard, but reading, writing or maths take far more effort than they should. A specific learning disability, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia, is a difference in how the brain handles written language and numbers. It is not laziness and it is not low intelligence. At Divya Place, occupational therapists and special educators work together to build the skills your child needs to learn with less struggle, at our Nagpur clinic or online.

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Signs you may notice at home or school

Every child develops at their own pace, so one sign on its own is not a cause for worry. When several of these continue for months, and your child's marks don't match how clever they clearly are, it is worth getting an assessment.

Reads slowly, guesses words or loses their place on the line
Still mixes up letters like b and d, or p and q, after age 7
Spells the same word in different ways on one page
Handwriting is hard to read, slow or tiring
Makes many mistakes when copying from the board
Understands maths when you explain it aloud, but struggles with written sums, place value or tables
Knows the answer when you ask, but can't write it down
Avoids homework, gets upset at study time, or says "I'm stupid"

How occupational therapy helps with a learning disability

Reading, spelling and maths are taught by special educators. Occupational therapy works on the skills underneath learning, the ones that make reading, writing and studying so tiring for children with a learning disability:

Visual perception: telling similar letters apart, keeping their place on a line, remembering what they saw, and copying accurately from the board. Read more about visual processing.
Handwriting and eye-hand coordination: pencil grip, letter formation, spacing and speed, so writing stops getting in the way of learning.
Attention and self-regulation: sitting, starting and finishing work, and coping with frustration when a task feels hard.
Organisation and planning: packing the school bag, following instructions with several steps, and managing time in exams.
Confidence: small, achievable wins, so your child stops expecting to fail.

Because Divya Place has occupational therapy and special education under one roof, your child's therapy goals and learning goals are planned together instead of in separate places.

What happens when you come to Divya Place

Message us on WhatsApp. Tell us what you are seeing at home and at school. No long forms.
Assessment. We look at your child's visual-perceptual, motor, attention and learning skills, and go through school notebooks and reports with you. If your child needs a formal diagnosis or certificate, we guide you on the next step.
A clear plan. You get simple, specific goals, explained in plain language, in English, Hindi or Marathi.
Regular sessions and home activities. Sessions usually run weekly at the clinic, with short activities you can do together at home.
Progress reviews. We check what is working and adjust the plan. With your permission, we can also share suggestions with your child's school.

Real progress: one of our students with ADHD and a specific learning disability cleared his 10th board exams with flying colours, and his journey was covered in a Nagpur newspaper. Read his story.

At our Nagpur clinic, or online from anywhere

Our clinic is in Rahul Nagar, North Nagpur, open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. It is also within easy reach for families from Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, Amravati and other towns in Vidarbha.

If you live further away, in another Indian city or abroad, our online home programs let you work on focus, reading, writing and planning at home, with guidance from Dr. Megha on WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a learning disability the same as low IQ?

No. Children with a specific learning disability usually have average or above-average intelligence. Their brain simply processes written words, letters or numbers differently, so they need different teaching and support.

Can occupational therapy cure dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a lifelong difference in how the brain works, not an illness to be cured. With the right support, though, children learn skills and strategies that make reading and writing much easier. How quickly things improve depends on your child's age, needs and regular practice.

At what age should my child be assessed?

Signs often become clear in Class 1 to 3, around ages 6 to 8. Earlier support is better, but it is never too late. We also work with older children and teenagers preparing for board exams.

Does my child need both OT and special education?

Many children benefit from both, but not all. After the assessment we recommend only what your child actually needs, and explain why.

Can my child get extra time in board exams?

Children with a certified specific learning disability may be eligible for exam accommodations such as extra time or a writer, depending on the board's rules. We can guide you on how the process works.

Do you offer this support online?

Yes. Families outside Nagpur can join our online home programs, with activities done at home and guidance on WhatsApp in English, Hindi or Marathi.

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Written by the Divya Place therapy team, led by Dr. Megha Wasnik, occupational therapist (15+ years with children with special needs). Last updated 8 October 2026. This page is general information for parents and does not replace an individual assessment.

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