Must-know facts about Down’s syndrome antenatal screening. Summary: Are you in your late 20s or early 30s and pregnant? If yes, then it is likely that your gynae has prescribed you a screening test for Down’s syndrome? Now, Down’s syndrome screening is a cause of anxiety for most women. Worry not, our specialist, Dr Himani…
ADHD blog: What is ADHD ? ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder of childhood especially affecting school aged children. Why Do some children have this disorder ? ADHD is currently considered to have multiple causes however exact etiology of ADHD is unknown.There can be some environmental and genetic factors . Environmental factors:Low birth weight, prenatal…
What is speech therapy Speech therapy is a corrective treatment for physical cognitive deficits resulting in difficulty with verbal communication. It includes working on both speech and language. Depending on the nature and severity of the disorder, treatments may range from physical strengthening exercises, repetitive practice and activities and use of audio-visual aids. Who is a…
Treatment of Autism spectrum Disorder Intervention should begin as early as possible, even while evaluation for a definitive diagnosis is ongoing. Management should be provided through interdisciplinary teams, coordinated by a Developmental Pediatrician/Pediatrician and should include a Child neurologist or psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and language therapist, Special educator. Many interventional models are…
How to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder? Due to the clinical complexity and high prevalence rate (1 in 65 children 2-9years of age) of Autism, guidelines have been set for the proper diagnosis of the disease by various national and international pediatric associations. Dr. Puja Kapoor , pediatric neurologist and Dr. Himani Khanna ,Developmental pediatrician gives…
What is Paediatric Aqua Therapy? Paediatric aqua therapy is a therapeutic and recreational therapy to have exercises and specific physiotherapy techniques through games and activities in warm water. Hydrotherapy is a popular choice for the treatment of children with neurological, developmental, orthopaedic conditions and for children after surgery Physical activity may be hard for handicapped…
Walk-A-Thon was organised by Continua Kids on 4th February 2018 to create awareness among the general population for children with special needs. It was a successful event which created a loud noise in the society, supported by the huge number who attended the walk to show their concern for children with special needs. Inspiring by…
Walk-A-Thon was organised by Continua Kids on 4th February 2018 to create awareness among the general population for children with special needs. It was a successful event which created a loud noise in the society, supported by the huge number who attended the walk to show their concern for children with special needs. Inspiring by…
Rani Mukharji is come back after 2014 with her new film HICHKI, her last movie was Mardaani, Hichki is an YRF production and directed by Siddharth P Malhotra. Rani Mukharji plays a teacher roll with Tourette’s syndrome in this film. Tourette syndrome is a common neuropsychiatric disorder onset in childhood, characterized by multiple motor tics…
Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders – Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the social, communication and patterns of interest and behaviors in an individual which requires extensive educational, vocational and community based support and interventions (1). When we talk…