Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Quick Guide for Parents
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? ASD is a condition that affects how a child communicates, behaves, and interacts with others. The term “spectrum” means that symptoms can vary from mild to more severe, and each child with autism is unique. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means it starts in early childhood and affects […]
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Quick Guide for Parents
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a condition where children find it hard to focus, sit still, or control impulsive behaviour. Some children mainly struggle with in-attention, some are mostly hyperactive, and others have both. ADHD is called a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means it starts in childhood and is related to how […]
Understanding Specific Learning Disorder (SLD): A Quick Guide for Parents
What is Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)? SLD is a condition where children face persistent difficulties in one or more areas of learning—reading, writing, or mathematics—despite having average or above-average intelligence. These difficulties are not due to poor teaching, lack of effort, or other medical or mental health conditions. This condition is diagnosed based on the […]
3rd National Mid-term CME of IACAM: New Delhi, 8-9th Feb, 2025
Importance of child and adolescent mental health
The period of childhood and adolescence is critical for ensuring proper development of both physical and mental faculties. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ‘Adolescence’ as the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, and ranges from 10 to 19 years.The importance of this period is underlined by research findings showing onset of the first […]
SECOND NATIONAL IACAM MID-TERM CME
Date: 7th & 8th January 2023Venue: Jio World Centre, BKC, Mumbai