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The people behind Hope

Meet our paediatric therapy team in Pune

Qualified, compassionate specialists — occupational therapists, speech pathologists, behaviour experts, remedial educators and counsellors — united by one mission: helping every child reach their full potential.

Rated 5.0 on Google Multi-disciplinary team Kharadi & Dhanori
Hope CDC therapy team working with children in Pune
Leadership

Our founders

The visionaries who built Hope CDC into Pune's trusted paediatric therapy centre.

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Dr. Shaziya Virani

Co-Founder & Senior Occupational Therapist

A licensed paediatric occupational therapist since 2018, Dr. Shaziya Virani co-founded Hope CDC in 2020 with a vision of truly integrated child development care in Pune.

She has extensive experience with children and adolescents with autism (ASD), developmental delays, ADHD, neurological and genetic disorders, and Sensory Processing Disorder — across clinics, schools, and early intervention settings.

Shaziya believes every parent deserves a centre where OT, speech, behaviour and remedial support work together — not in isolation. She leads clinical excellence and therapist training at both Kharadi and Dhanori centres.

Expertise
  • Paediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Sensory Integration (SI)
  • Autism & ADHD
  • Early Intervention
  • AIOTA-certified OT
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Ritwik Pillai

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Ritwik Pillai brings over 8 years of marketing, sales, and operations experience to Hope CDC. He has been part of the centre since its inception in 2020 and now dedicates his full time to its growth.

He leads day-to-day operations, parent experience, and centre expansion — ensuring every family who walks through the door feels welcomed, heard, and supported from the first phone call to every therapy session.

His energy and commitment to service excellence have helped Hope CDC earn a 5.0 Google rating and become a trusted name for paediatric therapy across East Pune.

Expertise
  • Centre Operations
  • Parent Experience
  • Community Outreach
  • Centre Growth & Strategy
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Subhjit Dasgupta

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

A seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of leadership experience, Subhjit Dasgupta brings strategic planning, business development, and people-centric leadership to Hope CDC.

He is fully dedicated to the centre's expansion and mission — strengthening service excellence, building partnerships, and extending Hope CDC's reach to more families and communities across Pune.

His vision: a sustainable, inclusive ecosystem where quality paediatric care, compassion, and community development go hand in hand.

Expertise
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Growth
  • Partnership Development
  • Community Impact
  • Operations Excellence
Clinical specialists

Our multidisciplinary therapy teams

Every discipline your child needs — working together on one coordinated plan at our Kharadi and Dhanori centres.

Occupational Therapy Team

Led by Dr. Shaziya Virani

Licensed paediatric occupational therapists specialising in sensory integration, fine & gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care, and daily-living independence for children with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays.

Sensory IntegrationASD & ADHDMotor SkillsHandwriting
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Speech-Language Pathology Team

Speech & language specialists

Experienced speech-language pathologists helping children with speech delay, articulation, stammering, language comprehension, and autism-related communication — through play-based, child-centred sessions.

Speech DelayLanguage DevelopmentStammeringASD Communication
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Behaviour Therapy Team

Behaviour & emotional regulation

Specialists in positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, social skills, and managing challenging behaviours in children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety — working closely with parents every step of the way.

Emotional RegulationSocial SkillsADHDPositive Behaviour
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Remedial Education Team

Special educators & learning support

Qualified special educators supporting children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, SLD, and broader learning difficulties — strengthening reading, writing, maths, memory, and study skills with individualised teaching plans.

DyslexiaSLDReading & WritingStudy Skills
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Child Psychology & Counselling

Child & family wellbeing

Counsellors and psychologists providing a safe space for children and families — addressing anxiety, self-esteem, school stress, behavioural concerns, and parenting support with warmth and confidentiality.

AnxietySelf-EsteemParenting SupportFamily Counselling
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Play & Sensory Therapy Team

CBPT & sensory integration

Therapists trained in Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy and sensory integration — helping children regulate their senses, manage emotions, and build social skills through structured, joyful play.

Sensory PlayCBPTMeltdown SupportSocial Play
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Why families trust us

More than credentials — a team that cares

Licensed, qualified therapists across every discipline

One shared treatment plan — not disconnected visits

Play-based, child-friendly approach children enjoy

Parents involved in every goal and milestone

Experience with autism, ADHD, speech delay & learning difficulties

Articles & guidance written by our clinical team on our blog

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Meet our team, share your concerns, and get a clear plan for your child — at Kharadi or Dhanori.

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