Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder of muscle control which results from some damage to part of the brain. The term cerebral palsy is used when the problem has occurred early
Cerebral palsy is a disorder of muscle control which results from some damage to part of the brain. The term cerebral palsy is used when the problem has occurred early
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which the child inherits all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. Children with Down syndrome have 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
Children reach developmental milestones at their own pace. Minor, temporary delays are usually no cause for alarm, but an ongoing delay or multiple delays in reaching milestones can lead to
Intellectual disability is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual, (1) has a low IQ, usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has difficulty in
Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects written expression. Dysgraphia can appear as difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting and trouble
Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability characterised by difficulty in acquiring arithmetical skills. Dyscalculic learners may have difficulty understanding simple
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by difficulties that interfere with effective task-oriented behavior in children—particularly impulsivity, excessive or exaggerated motor activity such as aimless or haphazard running or fidgeting, and difficulties in sustaining attention. They are highly distractible and often
Children with ADD have all the similar Difficulties like ADHD, except that they are not hyperactive. They have tendencies of showing Anger, impulsivity, excitability, forgetfulness & Low- concentration. This disorder is sometimes accompanied with Depression & Learning disability. Worried that
Depression is an episodic, recurring disorder characterized by persistent and pervasive sadness or unhappiness, loss of enjoyment of everyday activities, irritability, and associated symptoms such as negative thinking, lack of
Conduct disorder refers to age-inappropriate actions and attitudes that violate family expectations, society’s norms, and the personal or property rights of others. Children with conduct problems show a wide range
Oppositional defiant disorder is a behavioral disorder of childhood characterized by recurrent disobedient, negativistic, or hostile behavior toward authority figures that is more pronounced than usually seen in children of
Is a disorder where a child suffers from extreme worries of getting apart from their loved family members or their loved places they are emotionally attached to. Worried that your child might have SAD: Does your child get frightened and
Fears are common in childhood and often go away. A phobia is diagnosed if the fear persists for at least six months and interferes with a child’s daily routine, such as refusing to play outdoors for fear of encountering a
Arguments between siblings are one of the ways children learn how to be fair, to respect others and to resolve differences. Learning how to argue fairly without hurting anyone is a skill that will help them in future relationships. A
Social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social and performance situations and activities. This can significantly impair the child’s school performance and attendance, as well as the ability to socialize with peers and develop
Encopresis is repeated defecation in inappropriate places (clothing, floor, etc.) that occurs after the age of 4 and is not due to a substance (e.g., a laxative) or to a
Enuresis refers to repeated involuntary urination in inappropriate places (clothing, flor, etc.) that occurs after the chronological age when continence is expected (generally 5 years old) and that is not
Stammering – also known as stuttering or childhood-onset fluency disorder- is a speech disorder that involves frequent and significant problems
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) consists of a group of disorders with an onset typically occurring during the preschool years and
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The exact cause of schizophrenia is not fully understood, but it is believed
About Caring Minds
Caring Minds is an OPD Mental Health Clinic. It is the first of it’s kind, state-of-the-art, multi-speciality institute of mental health in Eastern India. Sprawling across 8000 sq. ft, this one-stop shop houses a diverse team of seasoned professionals who provide their expert services to all issues related to the mind, both clinical and non-clinical under one roof. It caters to all age groups from children to the elderly.
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Tuesday to Saturday: – 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday: – 11 am – 6 pm
Monday: – Closed
