Parallel play is a type of play commonly observed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is characterized by children playing alongside each other without direct social interaction or active engagement with each other. Instead of directly interacting or sharing toys, children with autism engage in their own activities in close proximity to other […]
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Reciprocal play, also known as cooperative play, is a type of social play where children interact with one another while engaged in a shared activity or game. It involves cooperation, communication, and mutual understanding between participants. Here are 20 examples of reciprocal play: Building Blocks Together: Children work together to construct a tower or structure
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Traveling with migraines can be challenging, but taking precautions and trigger prevention measures can help minimize the risk of migraine attacks during your trip. Here is a list of travel precautions and trigger prevention strategies for patients with migraines: Pre-Travel Precautions: Consult Your Healthcare Provider: Prior to travel, consult your healthcare provider to ensure your
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Epilepsy patients should take special precautions during episodes of fever and diarrhea to minimize the risk of seizures and complications. Here are some important precautions to consider: Fever: Stay Hydrated: Fever can lead to dehydration. It’s crucial to drink plenty of fluids to stay well-hydrated. Dehydration can lower the seizure threshold. Medication Adherence: Continue taking
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Seizure triggers can vary from person to person, but some common triggers include specific situations or factors that increase the likelihood of a seizure. While it’s not always possible to prevent seizures entirely, here is a list of potential seizure triggers and steps to help minimize the risk: Seizure Triggers: Missed Medications: Skipping or inconsistent
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Traveling with epilepsy requires some precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual. Here is a list of travel precautions for patients with epilepsy: Consult Your Neurologist: Before traveling, consult your neurologist to discuss your travel plans, medications, and any potential concerns. Ensure your epilepsy is well-managed. Carry Medications: Always carry an ample
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Improving pretend play in children with autism and speech delay is not only beneficial for their social and cognitive development but can also be a fun and engaging activity for parents to practice at home. Here is a detailed guide on how to enhance pretend play in children with these challenges: Create a Supportive Environment:
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Structured group play activities at home can provide valuable opportunities for children with autism and speech delay to practice social interactions in a familiar and comfortable setting. Here are some structured play activities that can be used at home: Pretend Tea Party: Set up a pretend tea party with dolls or stuffed animals. Assign roles
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Structured group play sessions can be an effective way to facilitate social interaction for children with autism and speech delay. These sessions provide a controlled and supportive environment where children can practice essential social skills. Here’s a detailed example and procedure for utilizing structured group play sessions: Objective: Improve social interaction skills through structured group
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Social play challenges in children with autism refer to difficulties they may experience when engaging in various social interactions and play activities with their peers. These challenges are a hallmark feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can vary in intensity and presentation from one child to another. Here are some common social play challenges
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Children with speech delay and autism often display a range of play behaviors that can be addressed and enhanced through speech therapy, occupational therapy, and play therapy. These therapeutic interventions are crucial for improving their social and communication skills. Here are various types of play commonly observed in such children, along with insights into how
Do take these precaution to prevent serious injuries during seizures Prioritizing Safety: A Guide to Toilet Safety for People with Epilepsy Epilepsy can present safety challenges in everyday situations, and using the bathroom is no exception. Fortunately, by implementing some simple strategies, you can significantly enhance toilet safety for yourself or a loved one with
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Autism speech therapy can be done at home with proper guidance For details on home training session (sunday) on speech therapy, occupation therapy, read this page for further details. To know more on autism and speech delay, read here Home Therapy Program Our target-based, problem-behavior-focused approach delivers clear, measurable progress for children with speech delays, autism, ADHD,
Sports and epilepsy- What to do and what not!! Sports which should avoid during epilepsy treatment Rock climbing and epilepsy swimming and epilepsy snorkelling and epilepsy treatment paragliding and epilepsy treatment sky diving and epilepsy treatment surfing and epilepsy surfing and epilepsy skii jumping and epilepsy surfing and epilepsy treatment skii jumping and epilepsy treatment
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OCD thoughts affect the most you love you are scared for your family, kids, parents You are scared for your work, memory and efficiency You are worried for your own health you will start doubting yourself. You will start having questions, images, thoughts, commands, urges, sensations and feelings These thoughts can be of the themes
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Being happy is the first step in treatment of headache, migraine, anxiety and depression. Being happy needs a consistent effort and commitment Consistently happy helps in Headache treatment Anxiety treatment Depression treatment Improves focus Improves concentration Improves memory Improves work efficiency Improves sleep Improves brain fog We suggest your simple tips which you can do
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Tips for Healthy and happy brain A simple easy to remember schedule to improve happiness and remain healthy and focussed. · Movement- Daily walk, exercise, gym, cycling can stimulate your mood and reduce depression and improve focus, concentration, attention, memory. · Nutrition- A well prepared attractive loking dish, fruits, deserts can stimulate the mind and
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Shy Shareef Seedha Child Does your child have difficulty in reading social cues? It’s a very common problem, but difficult to describe the exact nature of problem. Common difficulties include Difficulty reading eye expression Difficulty reading body language Difficulty understanding tone of language Difficulty understanding facial expression Difficulty understanding abusive language Difficulty understanding insult Difficulty
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Screen time, mobile time, Tv time for children 2-5 years of age Screen time, mobile time, Tv time for children 2-5 years of age Maximum 1 hour (per day each session 20-30 min) The lesser, the better at least 3 hours of physical activities of any intensity Including at least one hour of physical activity
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Dr Sumeet Dhawan is neurologist in Chandigarh with expertise in managing children and adults with neurological problems. He has completed his DM in Paediatric Neurology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. He has experience of 8.5 years of managing children with difficult pediatric and neurological problems in PGI Chandigarh. He has trained 200 pediatric doctors in PGI Chandigarh
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Dr Sumeet has completed his DM in Paediatric Neurology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. He has experience of 8.5 years of managing children with difficult pediatric and neurological problems. He has trained 200 pediatric doctors in PGI Chandigarh during his tenure. He has done observership in Glasgow, United Kingdom. He has given oral presentations in Brazil, Glasgow
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Maintaining symptoms book of problems in children with speech delat The easiest in speech delay and autism treatment is identification of child’s problems and symptoms. We suggest to make a A4 register to monitor child progress. Mother is encouraged to write positive and good things of child and also bad things and negative things of
Brain worm, NCC and neurocysticercosis treatment – What should you know? What doctor should I consult for is neurocysticercosis or brain worm infection? You should consult a neurologist What is neurocysticercosis or brain worm? Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a brain worm infection caused by Taenia solium. This infection is caused when one swallows tapeworm eggs, which
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Preparation for EEG test, BERA test and VEP test Preparation is similar for EEG test, BERA test and VEP test Wash your hair the night before the EEG test don’t put any products (like sprays or gels) in your hair Make a list of your medications and give it to the technician performing the EEG
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EEG test in Chandigarh Panchkula and Mohali What is an EEG test? An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. The test is similar to ECG of heart, in which ECG electrodes are placed on chest. In a similar way, electrodes are applied on head with a paste
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Down Syndrome treatment Need treatment of Speech Issues Balance issues Constipation Anemia Thyroid Problems Behavior training Social behavior training Cardiac problems Spine Problems Paralysis and seizures To Read more on this, click here https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/treatments Guide for parentshttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17818-down-syndrome
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Fortunately, diseases causing twitching are less serious, and lifestyle-related causes. Common causes of muscle twitching include • Excessive physical activity causes lactic acid accumulation. It commonly affects arms, legs, and back • Stress and anxiety can affect any muscle in the body. • Excessive caffeine like tea coffee, cold drinks • Nutritional deficiencies-vitamin D, vitamin
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What causes eye and head pain Eye pain felt within the eye and around the eye are caused by many reasons. Often the person goes to many eyes’ specialist without any benefit. The reason is that the eye is not the cause of pain. There are many neurological causes of eye pain Glaucoma Due to
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Memory Loss- Act Early The Foggy Mind: Unveiling the Causes of Memory Loss Memory, the cornerstone of who we are, shapes our experiences and allows us to navigate the world. From remembering loved ones’ faces to recalling yesterday’s breakfast, memory plays a vital role in our daily lives. However, memory loss, a gradual or sudden
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The Jitters Within: Understanding and Managing Muscle Twitching Muscle twitches, medically known as fasciculations, are involuntary contractions or flickering of muscle fibers. They can be brief, isolated twitches, or sustained tremors. While often harmless, muscle twitching can be alarming and disruptive. This blog delves into the causes, types, and effective management strategies for muscle twitches.
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Timely treatment of brain cancer is essential for good results. Brain cancer treatment involves medicine and sometimes surgery.
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Homeopathy and autism treatment- Should you try? many parents ask me about homeopathic treatment for autism. I dont know if any medicine either allopathic or homeopathic medicine works for autism. Both hemoepathic and allopathic medicines may help in reducing hyperactivity. But they may not help in learning new skills. It is parents desire and parents
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vertigo, Dizziness, and chakkar- You need to visit vertigo specialist doctor? What is meaning of vertigo and dizziness Vertigo means feeling of rotation of self or surrounding. Walking might become difficult and may cause imbalance. What are symptoms of vertigo? Vertigo can also cause nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating or a difficulty in walking. Sometimes, it
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Back pain and leg pain- You may have a spine problem Leg pain and back pain are closely related. If untreated, back pain may start to compress nerve and nerve damage will become permanent. Back pain should be treated by spine specialist doctor or neuro doctor or nerve specialist doctor. Not all patients with back
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Tiredness and lack of energy- Could it be something serious? Do you always feel tired and lack of energy? These symptoms may be due to depression. Most of the people always had some symptoms of depression, but they didn’t knew it. Depression can be due to exam stress, relationship breakup, work conflict, feeling of worthlessness,
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Do you have poor concentration, Forgetfulness, losing things easily- Act early These symptoms may be due to depression. Most of the people always had some symptoms of depression, but they didn’t knew it. Depression can be due to exam stress, relationship breakup, work conflict, feeling of worthlessness, recent illness in close family members, fear of
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Information on ACTH (Acton Prolongatum)/Prednisolone- Keep these facts in mind Content by-Dr Sumeet Dhawan, Consultant Neurologist, DM Pediatric Neurology (PGI, Chandigarh), Contact 8208537763 Inj ACTH (1ml=60 Units) Intramuscular in anterolateral thigh after checking BP at 8 am. ACTH injection is available at wholesale proces in sector 11, Kumar and Company and Sector 24, Gupta Agencies.
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Seizure first aid- Simple 3 steps at home can save your life!! Advice for school teachers – What to do in case of seizure Seizure emergency treatment- Step 1 Seizure home first aid emergency treatment- Step 2 What to Do during a seizure If someone is nearby, ask them to call your doctor. If no
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Epilepsy Doctor in Chandigarh- Treatment made simple Location in the center of Chandigarh city, we provide complete and quick assessment of seizures, epilepsy and seizure disorder. Dr Sumeet is highly experienced in treatment of epilepsy with vast experience from PGI Chandigarh and NHS Glasgow, United Kingdom. He has several international publications on epilepsy. The clinic
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Get best treatment guidance from Dr Sumeet Dhawan and get answers to all your queries on epilepsy treatment How is epilepsy treated? There are many things a provider and person with epilepsy can do to stop or lessen seizures. The most common treatments for epilepsy are: Seizure medication also called Anti-seizure drugs or anti-epileptic drugs
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IQ test We offer IQ testing for children and testing by highly qualified professional staff. An intelligence quotient (IQ) is a test to assess human intelligence When should IQ testing be done? IQ test is done in children and adults with 1 speech Delay 2 Autism ADHD 3 cerebral palsy 4 Learning problems 5 Slow learners 6 poor
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Best child specialist in Chandigarh At our clinic, you will be in hands of Dr Sumeet, a child specialist and neurologist, in the heart of centre of Chandigarh in Sector 8. With years of working experience in PGIMER Chandigarh, you will get the best care for your child. Dr Sumeet has worked for 8.5 years
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Migraine treatment in Chandigarh Yes, migraine is treatable. There is no particular age. It can be seen in children as early as 5 yeatrs and elderly. Though it is most common from 15-40 years. Migraine treatment is not like cough and cold treatment. The treatment is not a course but a continuous and prolonged treatment.
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What causes bedwetting Wet Sheets No More: Understanding and Treating Bedwetting in Children and Adults What Causes nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting?the exact causes of nocturnal enuresis are unknown. But the below mentioned facts may play a role:• Hormonal problems. A hormone antidiuretic hormone, controls the urine production. In some people, the production of this hormone
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Bedwetting, nocturnal enuresis- Why does it happen? What Happens in nocturnal Enuresis or bedwetting? There are two types of bedwetting Primary nocturnal enuresis happens in a child who has never learnt to control urination at night. Secondary enuresis is said to happen in a child or adult who previously did not have bedwetting and has
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Numbness of hands: Act before it too late!!! Wrist pain, wrist numbness, finger numbness, finger pain, hand weakness, difficulty in gripping, dropping of objects are all symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. carpal tunnel syndrome can also cause pain in hands, arms and difficulty in sleeping. carpal tunnel syndrome needs to differentiated from cervical radiculopathy.For any
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Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment- Simple home treatment Simple things one can do for very mild cases or mild severity of carpal tunnel syndrome include • Use of wrist braces • Avoid wearing tight wrist watches and wrist bracelets • Avoid repetitively bending your wrist like washing utensils, peeling clothes • Avoid lifting heavy weights like
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Jerks of Head, neck, face, shoulder- Tics- Do I need to worry? Diagnosing Tic Disorder.Tics Are Sudden Jerk, Eye Twitches, Head, Neck And Shoulder Jerking That Happens RepeatedlyMotor Tic Disorder: When A Person Keeps Blinking Repeatedly.Vocal Tic Disorder: When A Person Makes A Grunting Sound Unwillingly.Do You Notice These Things In Any Of Your Family
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