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Helping Every Child Reach Their Full Potential
The Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics service at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research provides comprehensive evaluation and management for infants, children, and adolescents with developmental, behavioural, learning, communication, emotional, and neurodevelopmental concerns.
Every child grows and develops at their own pace. However, some children may need additional support when milestones are delayed or when behaviour, communication, learning, sleep, attention, or social interaction concerns begin to affect everyday life.
Our approach is multidisciplinary, evidence-based, and family-centred. We work closely with parents to understand each child’s strengths and challenges and create personalised care plans that support development, learning, independence, and long-term wellbeing.
Conditions and Concerns We Support
Our Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics team assesses and supports children with:
Our Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics Services
Developmental Assessment
Developmental assessment helps evaluate whether a child is achieving age-appropriate milestones across different areas of development.
This may include assessment of:
Early identification helps families understand the child’s needs and access appropriate support at the right time.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may experience differences in communication, social interaction, play, behaviour, and sensory responses.
Some signs that may need assessment include:
Assessment helps understand the child’s developmental profile and plan suitable intervention, therapy, parent guidance, and follow-up.
ADHD Evaluation
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can affect a child’s ability to regulate attention, activity levels, and impulse control.
Children may experience:
A comprehensive evaluation helps understand whether the behaviour is age-appropriate or needs further support.
Speech, Language and Learning Difficulties
Some children may have difficulty developing speech, language, communication, reading, writing, or learning skills.
Our developmental specialists evaluate concerns such as:
Care plans may be developed in coordination with therapists, educators, psychologists, and families where required.
Behavioural and Emotional Concerns
Behavioural and emotional difficulties can affect relationships, learning, confidence, routines, and daily activities.
Children may need assessment for:
The goal is to understand the underlying cause and provide practical strategies that support both the child and family.
Developmental Disorders Associated with Genetic Conditions
Some genetic or chromosomal conditions may affect growth, learning, communication, behaviour, and neurological development.
We provide developmental assessment and ongoing support for children with conditions such as:
Management may be coordinated with paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, therapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and other specialists where required.
Paediatric Sleep Concerns
Healthy sleep is important for a child’s growth, learning, behaviour, attention, and emotional wellbeing.
Our team evaluates sleep-related concerns such as:
Improving sleep routines may support better daytime functioning, learning, behaviour, and family wellbeing.
Comprehensive Developmental Evaluation
A developmental evaluation may include:
Where required, families may be guided toward speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, clinical psychology, paediatric neurology, nutrition guidance, or other specialised services.
Multidisciplinary Care and Support
Developmental and behavioural concerns often require support from more than one specialist.
Depending on the child’s needs, care may involve:
This coordinated approach helps create an integrated care plan for the child’s developmental, behavioural, emotional, learning, and family support needs.
Our Approach
At Sitaram Bhartia, we believe every child deserves care tailored to their unique strengths and needs.
Our approach includes:
Parents play an important role in supporting a child’s development. Our team works closely with families so that care plans are realistic, consistent, and meaningful for the child’s everyday life.
When Should You Consult a Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician?
You may consider seeking an assessment if your child:
Early assessment helps families understand the child’s needs and plan appropriate support at the right time.
Why Early Assessment Matters
The early years are an important period for brain development, communication, learning, behaviour, movement, and social-emotional growth.
Timely assessment and intervention may help children:
Seeking help early can make a meaningful difference in a child’s developmental journey.
Doctors and Care Team
The Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics service is supported by developmental and behavioural paediatricians, paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, child psychologists, therapists, nutritionists, educators, Child Health Educators, nurses, and trained support staff where required.
The team works together to provide developmental assessment, autism screening, ADHD evaluation, learning and behaviour support, parent counselling, therapy coordination, and long-term developmental monitoring.
Why Choose Sitaram Bhartia for Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics?
Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
We evaluate multiple areas of development, including motor skills, speech, language, learning, behaviour, social interaction, emotional wellbeing, sleep, and daily functioning.
Family-Centred Care
Parents are involved in assessment, counselling, goal-setting, intervention planning, and follow-up.
Individualised Care Plans
Every child’s strengths, challenges, age, developmental level, family context, and school needs are considered before planning care.
Support for Autism, ADHD and Learning Concerns
The service supports evaluation and management planning for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, speech delays, behavioural concerns, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Care may be coordinated with paediatric neurology, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition, educators, and other specialists.
Parent Education and Practical Guidance
Parents receive counselling and strategies that can be used at home, school, and in daily routines.
Early Intervention Focus
The team focuses on early identification and timely support so that children can build important developmental and functional skills.
Long-Term Follow-Up
Children with ongoing developmental or behavioural needs may receive regular monitoring, care plan adjustments, and continued family support.
Child-Friendly Environment
Care is provided in a supportive and reassuring manner so that children and families feel heard, understood, and guided.
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