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What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental behavioural disability that causes significant social, communication and behavioural challenges. These children communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The child may have normal intelligence quotient and still have autism. It is characterised by impairment of social interaction, defects in language development and communication skills, stereotype, repetitive, restrictive patterns of behaviours, interest and activities which limits and impairs daily functioning.

What is Cerebral palsy? The brain controls all that we do. Different parts of the brain control the movement of every muscle of the body. In cerebral palsy, there is damage to, or lack of development in, one of these areas of the brain. \’Cerebral\’ – refers to the brain. \’Palsy\’ – can mean weakness or paralysis or lack of muscle control. Therefore cerebral palsy is a disorder of muscle control which results from some damage to part of the

Developmental Milestones at  2 years of age What to expect from my a 2 years old child ? Children develop rapidly at this age. If you have any concerns about your child’s development tell your doctor. A “wait and see” attitude will not work. You can also contact your Pediatrician to refer you to a developmental Pediatrician if your child is not achieving certain milestones or shows concerns in their development. Early Intervention Program have  better outcomes . How  would

Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines within all religions and at all levels of education. Child abuse being a preventable cause we as society , individuals , parents and caregivers  needs to be emotionally intelligent to identify our emotions of  stress, anger , frustration , depression, unhappiness at right time  to handle them appropriately.Handling our emotions appropriately  will prevent us from  taking out our frustration and anger  through inadvertent methods on to the tiny

Some of the  common habit behavioral  disorder  What  are  Habit disorders ? They are  repetitive,non-functional behaviors that do notresult in injury or interfere with normal activities, occur in the contextof normal development and typically resolve without specific treatment. They are mostly tension discharging phenomenon. Some commonly observed  habit disorders  are : Thumb sucking, Nail biting, Breath holding, Headbanging and body rocking. Hair pulling (Trichotillomania), Teeth grinding  ( bruxism), Air swallowing  (Aerophagia ). What is the extent of the problem ?

Thumb sucking and finger sucking :   Why does it happen?   Children suck their thumbs because it is  comforting and calming for them .Whenever your child is tired, scared, bored, sick, or trying to adjust to challenges such as starting daycare or preschool or any stress giving event may act as a trigger . Child may also use his/her thumb to help them fall asleep at bedtime .   What to do if your child has the habit of 

The Ideal age for babies to start talking: The early years of life are the time of life when the brain is developing and maturing. This is the period for acquiring speech and language skills. The environment which is rich in sounds, sights and has a constant exposure to speech and language of others helps in the acquisition of these skills. What are voice, speech, and language? Voice, speech, and language are vital for communication. Voice is the sound produced

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 Khanna, Developmental Pediatrician, Continua KIDS is here to relieve you of your anxieties… You are pregnant and have been asked to get a screening test

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 and perinatal obstetric complications, intrauterine toxins such as nicotin or alcohol, severe early deprivation, institutional rearing. Genetic: Research supports a strong genetic component. For example,

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 speech Therapist? Speech therapist are speech language pathologist who are trained to  assess, diagnose, treat children with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency disorders. A speech