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Understanding developmental disorders in children

Understanding developmental disorders in children

There’s nothing quite like being a parent. As you watch your little one grow, you keep on wondering how your child is developing, whether she’s the same as other kids. It can be particularly difficult for a parent whose child is different. Dr Leena Deshpande, a developmental paediatrician,

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autistic spectrum disorder, Cerebral palsy, Developmental delays, Down's syndrome, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Fragile X syndrome, Global developmental delay, Learning disabilities, Neuroplasticity

January 10 2013, 10:13 am

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Mental illness portrayed onscreen

Mental illness portrayed onscreen

People who suffer from mental disorders or mental illness are an integral part of our society. They are called by many names – mentally challenged, ‘special’, differently abled and a variety of other names – some of them demeaning. Though known more for its mainstream image, Bollywood has

Alzheimer's, Amitabh Bachchan, Asperger's syndrome, Bipolar disorder, Bollywood, Darsheel Safary, Depression, DevDas, Dyslexia, Heroine, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Koi Mil Gaya, Major depressive disorder, Mental disorder, Mental illness, Mental retardation, Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, Schizophrenia, Shahrukh khan, Tare Zameen Par, Tere Naam, World Mental Health Day, World Mental Health Day 2012

October 29 2012, 9:23 am

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Aamir Khan Satyamev Jayate viewers should look inwards

Aamir Khan 'Satyamev Jayate' viewers should look inwards

The actor-filmmaker and newbie TV host says his show does not aim to create a revolution. Excerpts from an interview Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, revelling in the "dream reaction" to his TV show

Aamir Khan, Aamir Khan TV show, Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate, child abuse, differently-abled, disabled, dowry, dyslexia, female foeticide, female infanticide, Kanyakumari, Kashmir, medical malpractices, Satyamev Jayate, Taare Zameen Par

June 29 2012, 11:38 am

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Do you want to boost your childs mental development

Do you want to boost your child's mental development

An exponential growth of technology means that children have stopped reading resulting in  poor mental development. One way to arrest this regression is through DHA-fortified foods. DHA, the acronym for docosahexaenoic acid is a type of omega 3 fatty acids which is vital for brain

ADHD, Algal DHA, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, DHA, DHA-fortified food, Eggs, Fish, IQ, Omega 3 fatty acids, Pregnancy, Slow learning

January 4 2013, 6:05 pm

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International Day of People with Disabilities How inclusive and accessible is our society

International Day of People with Disabilities How inclusive and accessible is our society

People with Disabilities (PwDs) have often been called the biggest minority. While the 2001 census suggests there are 20 million PwDs in our country, others claim the numbers could be as high as 60 million. The theme this year for the International Day of People with Disabilities is ‘Removing

Abha Khetarpal, Disability, Dr Satendra Singh, International day of people with disabilities, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, PwDs, World Disability Day

December 3 2012, 7:46 am

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