The first few years of a child’s life set the firm foundation for the overall development as the child grows older. A child’s development consists of a series of predictable changes that impact the wholesome growth of the child – biologically, physically and emotionally. Parents both nurture and nourish a child by creating a conducive environment to ensure a healthy and happy childhood. Sometimes a major deviation from the typical growth curve can be indicative of developmental delay, the intensity and severity of which may vary from case to case. Hence, it is very essential to have early awareness of early signs of possible delays observed in the time course of your child’s development. Arming yourself with the right kind  of information will allow you to advance both investigation and intervention of possible developmental delays, if any, in different aspects of your child’s growth.

REMEMBER, EARLY HELP MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE TO YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

Nayi Disha Resource Centre spoke to Consultant Neuro-developmental Pediatrician Dr.Ajay Sharma about common concerns with regard to spotting and understanding red flags observed during a child’s development. Global developmental delays can be spotted in the early years of life by observing your child’s development with a sharp eye. If you spot any signs that raise concern about your child’s growth then immediately visit your Pediatrician and request for an overall developmental assessment of your child.

Please see the video series below, and share widely among friends and family. This will allow relevant and important information to reach a wider audience and raise awareness about developmental delays and their signs in early childhood. Should you have any queries that you seek answers for, then please email us at contactus@nayi-disha.org, and we will address your concerns to the best of our ability.

Key points discussed in the video –

• Importance and efficacy of early intervention
• Interpretation of alternate therapies and their efficacy for my child’s health
• Counseling of families recently diagnosed with developmental delay in their children.

Watch this insighful video of how as a parent you can undertand your child’s need for early intervention.