A unique paediatric therapy centre in Pune, founded on a simple belief — that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their abilities or challenges.
Established in 2020 by Dr. Shaziya Virani, a Senior Occupational Therapist, and Ritwik Pillai, a Managing Partner, Hope CDC was born from a shared vision of holistic development opportunities for children of all abilities.
Driven by a passion for making a meaningful difference, our founders created a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can learn, grow and flourish. With combined expertise in occupational therapy, counselling and management, Hope CDC has grown into a trusted resource for families across Pune.
To provide comprehensive, personalised care through specialised programmes in occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioural therapy, remedial education and counselling — fostering holistic development and empowering children to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
A world where every child is valued, supported and given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and inclusive environment — growing into confident, capable and compassionate individuals.
We approach each child and family with empathy, understanding and kindness.
We strive for the highest quality of care and education in everything we do.
We celebrate diversity and embrace the unique strengths of every child.
We work closely with families, educators and professionals as one team.
We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
A young, energetic professional dedicated to becoming the best paediatric Occupational Therapist. A licensed OT since 2018, Shaziya has worked with children and adolescents with autism (ASD), developmental delays, ADHD, neurological and genetic disorders, and Sensory Processing Disorder — across a range of settings.
She believes Hope CDC gives parents a true multi-disciplinary setting where they receive the best possible care for their child's overall development.
A marketing and sales professional with over 8 years of experience, Ritwik leads operations and growth at Hope CDC. Full of life and energy, he has been part of the centre since its inception.
With the centre's expansion, he now dedicates his full time to delivering the best possible service in Pune — his goals firmly aligned with the future of the centre.
Tell us your concern and your child's age. Our specialists will guide you on the right next step at your nearest Pune centre.