Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity /impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and more severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. The following symptoms may be observed in children within 7 yrs of age: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviours…
Many parents who first hear the words “Your child has autism” are shocked and dismayed. While we have all heard about autism, many of us have only vague ideas of what the diagnosis means and what can be done to help children so that they can lead a life as normal as possible. AUTISM If…
What are Learning Disorders? A condition where in spite of having average or above average intelligence and best efforts, the child fails to develop adequate learning. There are three types of learning difficulties. Difficulty in reading Difficulty in writing skills Difficulty in mathematics Difficulty in reading is called dyslexiaDifficulty in Understanding or naming mathematical terms,…
Baby H, 2.10 yrs female was brought for consultation in May 2013. She was already diagnosed as having mild ASD (autism spectrum disorder) by a developmental paediatrician. Following are the details of the case. Baby was born out of a full term C section as her weight was 3.6 kg and labour pains were poor.…
Master A.M., 6yrs 10 month old boy from a Muslim family, staying with his Grandmother, Parents, aunty, an elder brother and sister was brought to our clinic by his mother for behavioural problems and delayed speech in June 2010. As reported by mother, he is known case of Borderline IQ (72). He is very restless,…
Mast M.6 yrs old male Muslim patient was brought with the complaints of poor eye contact, no response to name, involved in self, not aware of his environment, no emotional response, recognises family members but does not show affection, no effect if parents are not there at home. He indicates his need by gestures. Speech…
In Dec 2008—14 year old male child was brought with the complaints of recurrent upper respiratory tract infection which is once /month since many years. He will have throat pain with high fever with nose block for which he has to take frequent allopathic treatment. Along with that mother complained that since 6 month his…
On 19/7/07, miss M.A 15 YRS old female was brought to the clinic with following complaints. Her first menstrual period was at 11 yrs of age and menses were regular for 3 yrs. Since 1 year menses are very irregular and late (every 35 – 40 days). Now since 2½ months, there have been no…
25 yrs old married female contacted me on 19/11/06. Since 4yrs she is suffering from asthmatic attacks. Frequency depends upon exposure to dust; smoke draft, perfumes etc and she had to take allopathic medication with aero cot inhaler. Since 1½ Yr Ayurvedic treatment is going on but no relief. Other associated many functional complaints are…