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Workshop on Developmental Disability Management

Academy of Habilitation Sciences (A Unit of ICD, New Delhi) Organizes First National Workshop On Developmental Disability Management Theme Management of Developmental Disorders with Integrated Treatment Approach Date: Sunday, May, 28, 2023 Venue: PHD Chamber of Commerce and …

Academy of Habilitation Science (AHS)

          A Unit of ICD, New Delhi, India Academy of Habilitation Science (AHS) is the newest wing of “Institute for Child Development (ICD), New Delhi”.  ICD, New Delhi is a registered company with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, under section …

Sleep Issues among children with Neurodevelopmental disorders

Sleep disturbances are very common in infancy, childhood and pre-adolescence. It is estimated that 5% to 40% children can have sleep issues and it is very high when a child has some forms of Neurodevelopmental disorders such as …

Hearing Disorders in Children with Developmental Disorders

0.1 % to 1.7% children have hearing deficits or loss worldwide. In one survey, it is found that 15% children and teens have hearing loss in one ear. Severe hearing loss in both ears is very rareChildren with …

Visual Disorders associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Vision is one of the most important senses we have. Vision gives us tremendous access to learn about the world around us. When we see faces, we automatically learn about the expressions. That’s why it is said “seeing is …

Seizure problems in children with developmental disorders

Epilepsy is a very common problem in children. Children with Neurodevelopmental disorders are very prone to convulsion/ seizure disorders. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, it is estimated that 40% children with cerebral palsy may have convulsion or seizure …

Constipation in Children

Constipation is a condition where a person cannot pass stools regularly or unable to completely empty his / her bowel. Constipation also causes stools to be hard and lumpy and sometimes very large or small. The severity varies …

Drooling and Its management

Drooling of saliva is a result of limitations in a child’s ability to control and swallow oral secretions. In cerebral palsy, excessive drooling is mostly due to muscles incoordination and sensory perception Drooling is divided into two types: …

Assistive Technology

Use of Postural Aids for Children with Cerebral Palsy Postural Aids are essential parts of the management protocol for children with cerebral palsy and allied developmental disorders due to poor postural control, stability and movement difficulties. Judicious use …

Tips for parents with Cerebral Palsy

Tips for Parents and Care givers of Children with Cerebral Palsy ICD is a premier institute dedicated for children with developmental disorders. It has been working in the field since 2001. ICD’s training programs are well appreciated all …