The basis of a person’s cognitive skills, emotional self-regulation and overall wellness is best developed during the early years of childhood. Recent studies show that trauma as a result of neglect, chronic stress, abuse or loss interferes with childhood brain development. As we will be discussing the consequences from a neurological point of view, it...
Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD for short, impacts the way the brain receives and uses various sensory information. Unlike most people who can effortlessly integrate sensory input, children suffering from SPD will struggle with ordinary sight, sound, texture or movement. This disorder is often comorbid with other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, further...
Screens have a big role to play every day in childhood. Children spend many hours on devices, whether for education, entertainment or socializing, you name it, kids are glued to their tablets, smartphones, and computers. But according to increasing time spent in front of the screen the risk of some health problems is also there especially head ache....
Migraine is a common but poorly recognized disorder in children. Though it’s often thought of as an adult malady, kids as young as 2 can get migraines. These disabling headaches can have a significant impact on a child’s quality of life, affecting their schoolwork, extracurricular activities and mood in a negative way. And understanding the types of migraines, their...
Understanding Dyspraxia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurologically induced condition that affects an individual’s ability to plan and perform coordinated movements. It leads to difficulties in posture, fine motor skills such as writing and tying shoelaces, and even gross motor skills required for playing sports....
Epilepsy is a medical term for what is known as the seizure disorder. It is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people across the globe. People suffering from epilepsy have seizures that occur repeatedly and without warning. A seizure is a sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. In this blog, Dr. RK Jain...
Tourette syndrome (TS) in children has been characterized as an involuntary condition whereby an individual performs twitches and tics and, at the same time, makes vocal sounds. Often, such symptoms begin in early childhood, and as childhood progresses, the signs of the disorder vary, with some being missed or misunderstood entirely. Since this disorder may...
Millions of children around the world suffer from the neurodevelopmental disorder known as Autism, which is more officially termed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Being able to recognize the signs of Autism at an early stage can help ensure that adequate measures are taken to lessen the condition suffered by the child. As a general rule,...
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder wherein frequent seizures have been seen. These could be caused by abnormally occurring electrical activity in the brain. It requires understanding various causes and risk factors for epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, and manage epilepsy effectively. In this blog post, we will discuss various factors associated with epilepsy, and introduce you...
Albinism is a rare congenital genetic disorder that lowers the amount of melanin, a pigment that gives the skin, hair, and eyes color. Among these types exists their special feature along with the problems. Three major types of albinism are going to be discussed in this blog post: oculocutaneous albinism (OCA), ocular albinism (OA), and...
