Biography:
Dr. V. Sivaprakasam, MD, DCH, PGDN, PGDAP, FIAP, is a Consultant Developmental and Adolescent Pediatrician and Director of Nataraja Children's Hospital & Child Development Centre, Chidambaram, India. With over 44 years of pediatric experience and more than 30 years in developmental pediatrics, his work focuses on early identification of autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and developmental disorders. He developed the IAP Immunization and Developmental Card, the Tamil Nadu Dyslexia Screening Checklist, and the Communication Observation Card (COC Card). He authored the Upgraded Parenting and Child Development Booklet for parents and has trained over 1,000 doctors through DAME (Developmental Assessment Made Easy) workshops. He is a former President of IAP Tamil Nadu and recipient of six major national and state awards for pediatric and community service contributions.
Communication Observation Card (COC): A community-based tool for early identification of autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders before two years of age
Identification of children with dyslexia in bhuvanigiri block- cuddalore district by using a new tool- Tamil Nadu dyslexia screening check list- tndc
Immunization and developmental card-An easy way to asses Development