Body Mass Index… Interpreting Body Mass Index BMI 17 Jun 202116 Jun 2021 WHO recommends using BMI as an index of being overweight or obese. BMI Correlates well with risk of obesity related medical complications.BMI = Weight (kg)/ Height (m2)It is Important to use Age…
ADHD… Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 11 Oct 202011 Oct 2020 If a child is diagnosed with ADHD (hyperactivity, along with impulsivity and inattention), it is important to know that ADHD can be successfully managed. The treatment options to manage ADHD are:…
ADHD… Distinguishing an energetic child from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 8 Oct 20207 Oct 2020 If a child is energetic and has difficulty sitting still, there is likelihood he may be displaying some signs of ADHD however if the child is able to control his/her…
Autistic Spectrum Disorder… M-CHAT-R – A Good Screening tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) 1 Oct 20201 Oct 2020 Modified checklist for Autism in toddlers, known as MCHAT ( R) is freely available online and can be used in age group 16-30 months to screen for ASD. It is…
Developmental delay… Red-Flag Signs for Early Detection of Developmental Delay 17 Sep 202017 Sep 2020 In our daily practice, we do not spend enough time to pick up developmental delay in the child. At times we are not sure of our observation and we don’t…
Delayed Speech… Language Delay- How to approach 30 Aug 202030 Aug 2020 Speech is a small part of Communication skills, which may be verbal or non-verbal. One should identify these issues specifically when a parent is concerned for speech delay or speech…
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