Welcome to “A trusted center for Autism &
Neurodevelopmental Care in India”
Mobile No.755 4170050 , 9685996009
Takshashila Institute of Autism & Neurodevelopmental Sciences
“A Unit of Kausaleya Social Welfare Society”
ABOUT NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
“Understanding Early Childhood Development”
Early childhood is an important period of brain and developmental growth. Differences or delays in development may affect communication, learning, behaviour, social interaction, motor abilities, and everyday functioning.
Early identification and appropriate support can help children develop skills, participate meaningfully, and achieve greater independence.
Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions associated with differences in brain development and functioning. They may affect:
- Communication and language
- Learning and cognition
- Attention and behaviour
- Social interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Motor and adaptive skills
- Daily living abilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (open in accordian)
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with difficulty in social communication and interaction, along with restricted or repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities.
Autism is a spectrum, and each individual has a unique combination of strengths, needs, characteristics, and support requirements.
Common Signs & Characteristics:
- Delayed language development
- Difficulty with conversational interaction
- Repetitive speech or phrases
- Limited comprehension and expression
- Difficulty interpreting social cues
- Difficulty developing social relationships
- Difficulty understanding emotions or facial expressions
- Repetitive movements
- Preference for predictable routines
- Repetitive play or object arrangements
- Difficulty with unexpected changes
- Stereotype and odd behaviour
- Fixation in interest
- Hyper or hypo activity
- Increased or reduced sensitivity to sound, light, touch, textures, smells, or movement
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with difficulty in attention, impulse control, activity level, and self-regulation.
ADHD commonly involves:
- Inattention
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsivity
Common Signs & Characteristics
- Easily distracted
- Difficulty sustaining focus
- Forgetfulness
- Difficulty completing tasks
- Difficulty following instructions
- Excessive movement or restlessness
- Difficulty remaining seated
- Frequent talking or fidgeting
- Difficulty engaging in quiet activities
- Acting without sufficient consideration
- Interrupting
- Difficulty waiting for turns
- Blurting out
Intellectual Disability (ID)
Intellectual Disability involves significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, affecting conceptual, social, and practical skills. Support needs vary among individuals.
Common Signs & Characteristics
- Delayed developmental milestones
- Delayed communication
- Learning difficulties
- Poor academic performances
- Difficulty understanding instructions
- Challenges with problem-solving
- Difficulty with self-care
- Need for support in age-appropriate independent functioning