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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 . …
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 …
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 …
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