Developmental Pediatrics

Procedures & Treatments

Do you have concerns about child’ speech?

Are there any academic or behavioral concerns at school? Does your child have a neurological condition like cerebral palsy, seizures, etc Does your child have any genetic conditions associated with developmental delay? Is your child taking therapy for any developmental problem? If you have any concerns regarding your child’s development or behavior DO NOT WAIT AND WATCH. Get an expert opinion.

WHY??

• Not babbling at 12 months

• No single words by 16 months

• No two-word phrases by 2 years

• Any loss of language which was previously present

• Unclear speech, stammering

• Are you worried about your child’s behavior?

• Poor eye contact

• Not responding to name call

• Not using gestures like pointing; waving; clapping

• Not interested in other children

• Any repetitive behaviours like hand flapping

• Excessive tantrums, hyperactivity

• 90% of critical brain development happens in the first 5 years.

• During this period, the connections between the brain cells are forming rapidly.

• The sensitive periods of language and cognitive development is between 2-5 years.

• During this period; we can mould the these connections in the brain by appropriate stimulations to achieve the best outcome.

• Research shows that early intervention is one of the most important factors determining the outcome in a child with developmental problem.

What are the treatment options??

• All children with developmental concerns will need a medical evaluation to rule out medical problems like thyroid disease; iron deficiency; vision or hearing problem.

• Medications can be used in certain situations to treat associated problems.

• The mainstay of treatment is early intervention.

• In children with minor developmental problems ; we offer developmental stimulation and parent training

• Children with more significant delays may need multidisciplinary interventions including speech therapy; physiotherapy, occupational therapy , behaviour therapy , remedial education etc

What does KIMSHEALTH Centre for Child Development offer?

• KIMSHEALTH Centre for child development has a comprehensive multidisciplinary team with the developmental pediatrician as the nodal person.

• Any child with developmental concern will be evaluated medically and by standard developmental assessments and an individualized plan is created.

• We have all the medical experts like pediatric neurologist; pediatric orthopedician, pediatric endocrinologist, pediatric cardiologist, physiatrist ;ENT and ophthalmology , if any of their services are required.

• We provide a comprehensive care plan with our allied professionals like developmental therapist; speech therapist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and special educator.

• Parental training and counselling are provided as family centred care is the cornerstone for children’s development.

WE STRIVE TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR BEST POTENTIAL