Abstract:
Introduction:
The Incidence of Autism, ADHD and LD is increasing. We need to reduce it in a easy and simple way.
How & why the Immunization and Developmental Card Developed:
We need a very simple and quick method to assess development in a busy paediatric office practice. Developmental assessment is very important for early identification of Neuro developmental problems like Autism. Intellectual disability, Learning disability and ADHD. Hence, we combined the IAP Immunization schedule published in Indian Paediatrics and some important Developmental milestones in one card.
We need the parents also should fallow the Development and hence we translated it in Tamil. Planned to translate in all Indian Languages.
Immunization schedule published in Indian Paediatrics and some important Developmental milestones in one card.We need the parents also should fallow the Development and hence we translated it in Tamil. Planned to translate in all Indian Languages.
How to use this card?
It is very simple and easy.. He needs to observe what the child is doing, behaving during immunization visits and by doing age-appropriate simple tasks like using cubes, coping a circle, square or Triangle, drawing a man, asking his/her name and so on. He can complete the assessment within 5 mints and put a Tic on the side of the given milestones.
What to do if we identify a delay?
When we identify any Delay or deviation, we can refer to Developmental Paediatrician/DEIC for further Assessment and management.
Why:
We need to identify NDD early and start early intervention to achieve complete cure. The Incidence of Neuro developmental Diseases will be reduced to 50 % of what it is now.
What to do if we identify a delay?
We can refer to Developmental Paediatrician/DEIC for further Assessment with appropriate Tools and management. We need to have regular fallow up
Conclusion:
This card can be used by any MBBS Doctor working in PHC, RBSK scheme, all Paediatricians and Health care workers, Nursing Assistants in Private Hospitals, clinics, and even the parents and Grandparents. It will be very simple and easy way to pick up developmental delay and early signs of all NDD
Early identification will help to start early intervention and gives a benefit of maximum improvement in functioning. It will reduce the incidence of all NDD and help our Nation to progress to a powerful Nation as per our Past President Abdul kalam’s Dream!
Audience learns from this presentation:
- Developmental assessment will become a part of clinical examination of a child coming for Paediatrics office practice and become a routine.
- The developmental problems can be easily identified by using this Immunization and developmental card without spending much time. it will be a ready reckoner to mark the developmental mile stones during well child visits.
- The future problems can be forecasted by identifying the warning signs of a future neurodevelopmental disabilities. It helps to start early stimulation to the identified child and prevent or at least reduce the severity of the future NDD.
- Regular developmental assessment will be helpful to high-risk babies to prevent NDD
