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Special Anniversary Issue - 2 5

uml Childhood Disorders

uml Play Therapy

uml Inclusive Education

uml Demystifying Learning

Disability

uml Psychological

Assessment Of Children

uml Child Therapeutic

Interventions

uml Sports and Personality

Development in Children

uml Emotionally Disturbed

Child

uml Disha Milestone

uml About Disha991270

In this Issue991270

All kids need is a little help a little hope and som eone

who believes in them

Magic Johnson

That doesnrsquot seem like a lot to ask for does it Yet all around us we see so

many unhappy and yes damaged children As society is advancing as we are daily

attaining new heights of success and evolution something is certainly going terri-

bly wrong Otherwise why would we see so many cases of childhood depression

student suicides bullying and other innumerable things that children of today aregrappling with Add to that the increase in cases of learning disabilities autism

ADHD and one realizes how challenging it is to be a child in todayrsquos world

So as parents as teachers how does one deal with this new changing face of

childhood Seen this way it looks like a dreary dismal picture Yet it doesnrsquot need

to be Understanding the challenges children face today is the first step toward

being in a position to empower and help them Then comes acceptance of the

differences in each one of our children This calls for patience for perseverance

and most important of all tolerance This issue of our newsletter is a small attempt

on our part to clarify some of the challenges children of today face amp help parents

teachers and educators take the first step toward reaching out to every child

Ms Samindara Sawant

Clinical Psychologist amp Hypnotherapist

Director Disha Counseling Center

Disha 17th Anniversary

Newsletter



HILDHOOD DISORDERS

991256Mule hi deva gharchi phulersquo one of the famous Marathi proverbs meaning- children are flowers

from Godrsquos own home It expresses the emotions towards kids very accurately As parents we find every child as a beautiful and delicate flower which we want to protect from every thorn However some

things are out of our control eg developmental disorders in children which are inherited genetically

caused due to trauma during the term of pregnancy or caused after the birth of the infant Following are

few of the disorders which are largely observed in children

The causal factors of ASD are not specific It can be anything from genetic to any environmental trauma

caused during infancy Itrsquos key symptom comprises of social impairments involving lack of interaction

with others inability to make and sustain conversation lack of emotional expressions and gesture

repetitive behavior (verbal or physical) sensory disintegration and so forth

ADHD is a neuro developmental disorder which causes hyperactivity inattentiveness and impulsiveness

in children The child will persistently show bouts of inattention in daily activities excessive motor

activity fidgeting tapping or hasty actions and so on

This refers to difficulty in intellectual and adaptive functioning in conceptual social and practical

domains It ranges from mild moderate severe and profound Depending on the severity level their

abilities to perform daily activities differ In simple words this refers to children whose IQ scores tend to

be lower than average

It is a genetic disorder caused due to presence of all or part of third copy of chromosome 21 There is nocure for Down Syndrome Education and proper care have been shown to improve quality of life It can

be identified during pregnancy though pre-natal screening

To diagnose the child with either of the above mentioned disorders one has to undergo an assessment

procedure and then a specified plan can be laid down to them which may include counseling

occupational therapy speech therapy and many more

The important thing is to realise that a diagnosis of any of the above need not be the end of the world

Today there are many interventions management programmes and remedial plans available to help

integrate children with developmental disorders into the mainstream of society Hence it is important

that if such a problem exists as parents we aim for early identification so that intervention can start

early

Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Intellectual Disability

Downrsquos Syndrome

Autism Spectrum Disorder



Disorder

auses

Symptoms

middot Autism SpectrumDisorder

middot Issues or trauma duringpregnancy

middot Pervasive problem withhow the brain is wired

middot Environmental traumacaused during infancy

middot Using the ABCDE technique of RET to challenge faulty self beliefsirrational thoughts

middot Social impairments ie lack of social interaction

middot Inability to make and sustainconversation

middot Lack of emotional expressions and

gesturesmiddot Repetitive behavior (verbal or

physical)

middot Sensory disintegration

middot Attention Deficit- HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD)

middot Neurodevelopmental disorder middot Inattention in daily activities

middot Excessive motor activityfidgeting tapping

middot Hasty actions

middot

Intellectual Disabilitymiddot Difficulty in intellectual and adap-

tive functioning regarding con-ceptual social and practical do-mains

middot Difficulty in performing day-to-dayactivities

middot Speech delay

middot Academic backwardness

middot Issues with comprehension

middot Down991257s Syndrome middot Genetic disorder caused due topresence of the third copy of chromosome 21

middot No cure Education and propercare have been shown to im-

prove quality of life

middot Identified through pre-natal

screening

middot Decreased or poor muscle tone

middot Short neck

middot Upward slanting eyes

middot Wide short hands with short fingers

middot Poor judgment

middot Slow learning

middot Short- attention span

Ms NupoorKarnik

Counseling Psychologist



PLAY THERAPY

All our childhood memories are full of the times we squandered in play Each

memory of that time has a special place in our heart This play though at that

point looked aimless had more to give than we think it did Play is the natural

world of the child It is in this world that children learn about themselves others

and become aware of the world around theirs

In the culture today where play is becoming less valued (for a host of reasons)

play therapy helps bring that platform back into the lives of children There is a lot more to play time than just fun and games

While it does bring in the natural environment back to the child it is also a means for adults to understand this world of the

child by appealing to the childrsquos own level

Therapeutic play therapy is a specialized treatment in which therapists play with the child and through this play observe di-

agnose and provide interventionsThese techniques are efficiently used while watching kids play These observations are used

to help them deal with their emotional mental or behavioural issues Play therapy is a highly structured and organizedform of

play It provides the child a healthy and comfortable atmosphere while at the same time makes it enjoyable to work on their

mental health There is a range of different types of techniques used in play therapy These techniques are used according to

the child983079s emotional and psychological needs The therapist could use a directive or a non-directive approach depending on

the needs of the child

Play Therapy in itself has many curative powers

middot Play is used in a strategic manner to help the child expressand bring out the underlying problems and difficulties As thelittle ones do not have a large vocabulary to express their thoughts and feelings play gives them the perfect medium It isthis non-threatening and familiar environment that helps the child open out his mindrsquos contents

middot Therapists can help the child to express learn teach adaptive behaviours and also teach them coping strategies for theiremotional andor social deficits

middot While largely used with children in the age group of 3-12 years it has been proved to be therapeutic with adolescents andadults too It helps them loosen their defences and explore their issues in a more comforting environment

middot As observed with kids today who are addicted to mobile phones video games and internet play therapy brings them back to healthy play It prevents restlessness anger depression and temper tantrums It helps in developing logical and percep-tual acumen increases creativity and impulse regulation

Thus play therapy encourages the child to analyze their conscious and subconscious motives leading to transformation Play

therapy works as an experiential technique for the child

Play Therapy - the Disha Way

At Disha we like to use a host techniques blended perfectly to help the child in the process of therapy Some techniques we

employ include

middot Use of Art (drawing and colours) to understand the world of the child

middot Using puppets to provide the child with a safe medium to converse

middot Use of clay (the communication through touch and catharsis)

middot Role-play techniques (to let the child experience the real world in a safe place)

middot Story Based Interventions(to help the child relate with others and building role models)

middot Sand based interventions (help the child find a healing touch within)

Ms Ruchika Bothra


Play is a childrsquos work and that is not a trivial

pursuit ndashAlfred Adler



Inclusive Education

991260Tell me and I991257ll forget show me and I may remember involve me and I991257ll understand991261 991251 Chinese proverb

Variety is the Spice of Life

A typical urban Indian classroom consists of children from various backgrounds economic classescastes religions

and speaking different languages Likewise differences in abilities strengths and performances also prevail which

often become the premise to categorize certain children with difficulties from 991256regularrsquo children Inclusive education

is the movement toward not just accepting but celebrating these differences and creating classrooms that are

heterogeneous diverse and brimming with creativity

Earlier children with special needs were segregated and taught in separate

schools However it was soon realized that these kids would benefit when

integrated with other children in regular schools with additive training

This change was thought and proven to be effective for everyone in the

classroom 991251 creating more mature and understanding children who learn

to respect individual differences Inclusion is simply an effort to make

sure that diverse learners 991251 with disabilities different languages dif-

ferent interests and ways of learning 991251 are treated with respect and

imbibed with skills each can absorb as per their own unique potential991256Inclusive Educationrsquo aims to provide equality and fairness to students regardless of strengths weaknesses and

backgrounds It teaches students teachers as well as parents 991251 righteousness and acceptance and helps in building a

childrsquos character in so many ways than one This approach helps children learn team work co-operation leadership

and also develop prosocial behaviour and friendships with a variety of children each with their own needs and

abilities diminishing stigmatization Teachers in inclusive classrooms also vary their styles to enhance learning for

students in turn facilitating each child

Nonetheless many educators still believe that some children may do better in special schools However inclusion 991251

plainly wishes to integrate equality with respect to education Leaving political and other controversies aside inclusive

education in schools can still be an achievable dream with the help of parents psychologists educators and all of us

together For these kids who shall work with diverse populations as adults imbibing inclusiveness at an early age

would be instrumental

Radhika Kulkarni


Inclusion What does it mean



Demystifying LearningDisability

L earning Disability or Dyslexia is today a very common and

familiar term for parents Yet it is surprising to notice how many

parents are either unaware or unwilling to know about this term

Working closely with schools and parents we notice that many parents

are not ready to accept the diagnosis of LD for their child without

realising that they are in fact resisting help for their child The belief

that a good tuition teacher or simply time will solve their childrsquos

academic difficulties is still commonly observed Parents are quite open

to new things like gadgets and fashions but sadly they are unable to

appreciate academic challenges that their child faces If we show a little

empathy and acceptance towards our child it will defiantly make a

huge difference to their performance as well as their self-esteem

However still some parents arenrsquot yet aware about this term Unfortu-

nately also noticed parents are not ready for diagnosis they resisthelping our own child Donrsquot you think this is sad Parents feel our

child will be fine after certain age or heshe only need good tutor I feel

sorry for them

Children with LD possess average or above average intelligence but still

they struggle to achieve academic success

middot Thus typically there is a gap between the childrsquos potential and his

performance on class tests or exams

If you come across a

child who shows any

of the following

signs be sure to refer him for

assessmentmiddot Illegible handwriting

middot Avoids writing or slow

in writing

middot Poor in reading

middot Difficulty with spellings

- often spells phoneti-

cally

middot Confuses between basic

arithmetic signs such as

addition subtraction

multiplication division

middot Mirror imaging or

reversals of letters and

numbers (6 and 9 b

and d) inversions (m

and w) transpositions

(left and felt) and substitutions (house

and home)

middot Poor motor coordina-

tion

middot Messy and disorganised

in school work

middot Poor pencil grip

middot Accident prone

middot Poor judgement

middot Cant follow complex

instructions

So what is LD all about

Quick Checklist



middot The child may have difficulties in a number of areas such as reading writing calculation difficulty

in perceiving organising comprehension understanding and sensory difficulty

middot Three primary kinds of LD are

uml Dyslexia (reading disorder)

uml Dysgraphia (writing disorder)

uml dyscalculia (mathematical disorder)

middot Children may have a standalone disability or a combination of the above Often children also

present a mixed pattern with symptoms of all

middot Recently many children have also been noted to suffer from Dyspraxia (non-verbal LD) which ischaracterised by coordination difficulties and spatial challenges

If your child shows any of the above symptoms the best thing to do is get the child assessed If your

childrsquos school has a counsellor bring it to her notice and she will suggest next steps to you If not then

take your child to a counseling center a psychologistrsquos clinic or to a developmental paediatrician to

initiate the process of assessment There are many private clinics and counseling centers where theassessment can be done Alternately you can also approach one of the certified government hospitals for

the same The assessment comprises of

uml A physical test to rule out sensory issues (hearing vision and so on)

uml An IQ test to check the childrsquos intelligence

uml A psycho-educational assessment to pin-point areas of strength amp development

The first step is to initiate remedial education for the child Remediation is

done by special educators who are training in working with children with

LD and who help the child by teaching him or her strategies to circumvent

the specific challenges the child has An individualised education plan (IEP)

is also normally drawn up for the child

Additionally if a child has learning disability then he will get

provisions from school as well as the board The provisions depend on thechildrsquos exact nature of problems as well as the school board

How do I know if my child has LD

What happens once my child is diagnosed with LD



Some of the provisions are as follows-

uml Extra time for exam

uml A writer for children with dysgraphia

uml A reader for children with reading difficulties

uml Exemption from one language other than English

uml Spelling errors and incorrect sentence construction to be ignored

uml Errors in respect of showing directions in Geography to be ignored

uml Students are permitted to write in ordinary print

uml Exempted from having to write answers in detail during exams

umlExam centre near their home

Well that is a tricky question

Being a disability implies that it stays with the individual However it can certainly be managed and

managed very well at that Early identification and early intervention go a long way to teach the child

alternative learning strategies coping skills and most importantly retain the childrsquos self-esteem By the

time the child is out of school if he has had the right inputs at the right time he would have with him

the wherewithal to meet Life head on with or without LD

Ms Poonam Ghadigaonkar

Senior Counseling Psychologist

Lastly is LD curable

Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties

HandwritingDifficulties

Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



We often meet parents asking us with a bewildered heart 991260They have asked me to get him assessed Is

something wrong with him Is my child crazy 991261 Honestly Psychological Assessments may sound

intimidating but in truth is the best way designed to help you So what is a psychological assessment

Who does it How is it done Will they use needles will they medicate Parents typically have many

such questions Let us understand this mystery that is psychological assessment

First and foremost a psychological assessment is NOT a medical test You do not require blood or urine

samples X-Rays or any medical paraphernalia Most of the psychological tests are 991256paper-and-pencilrsquo

tests In simple words your child may be asked to answer a set of questions solve a few puzzles work

with some blocks 991251 games and so forth This is done to assess a childrsquos personality intellectual function-

ing emotional adjustment and other such psychological variables Tests are also used to help diagnose

the presence of developmental disorders such as ADHD autism and so forth

Essentially the tests help your counsellor therapist or psychiatrist diagnose the exact nature and severity

of the issues the child is facing Just like a blood test helps a medical doctor arrive at a diagnosissimilarly a psychological test helps a psychologist formulate a diagnosis When certain behavioural

learning or emotional difficulties are seen in children an assessment helps determine a specific concern

and formulate a counseling intervention In other cases an assessment can help analyse develop or

train behavioural or emotional traits for professional or personal

In order to arrive at either of the above mentioned goals a standardized psychological test needs to be

conducted only by a professional psychologist

Depending on the issues or the presenting complaints the psychologist will determine what tests are

required Most widely used tests and the variable measured are given below

These are employed to get insights into the childrsquos emotional makeup Some of the most popularly usedtests with children include the House Tree Person test Kinetic Family Drawings Childrenrsquos ApperceptionTest

Thus psychological assessment provides invaluable information to the psychologist in understanding the

issues your child may be grappling with While the test results are not always diagnostic in themselves

they help pinpoint areas of strength and weakness which can then be incorporated into the therapy and

treatment plan

Understanding The Big Word

Psychological Assessment of Children

What is a Psychological Assessment

Why Assess



Ms Sukhada Gole Kelkar

Counseling Psychologist Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist Karuna Reiki Practitioner

Developmental

Test

These are used with children under the age of 6 years or with older children showing

significant developmental delays These tests help the clinician chart the child991257s

development across various areas and compare with the norm group Developmental

Assessment of Young Children (DAYC) Ages amp Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Child

Development Inventories (CDI) Kent Inventory of Developmental Skills 991251 3rd Edition

(KIDS) are some commonly used tests

QuestionnairesParent questionnaires may be used to firm up a diagnosis Conner991257s Rating Scales

(ADHD) Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) are used to help in diagnosis of ADHD

and Autism respectively

Aptitude TestsThese help in career guidance and vocational planning David991257s Battery of Differential

Aptitudes (DBDA) Differential aptitudes Test (DAT) Generalized Aptitude Test

Battery ( GATB ) Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule (OASIS)

Personality

Evaluation

These are employed to get insights into the child991257s emotional makeup Some of the most

popularly used tests with children include the House Tree Person test Kinetic Family

Drawings Children991257s Apperception Test

IQ Test

An IQ test is recommended when the child has academic difficulties grasping problems

issues with memory or retention of information and so forth These tests are generallyused to calculate a child991257s intelligence quotient or IQ The most common IQ test used is

the Wechsler991257s Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) Other tests include the Stanford-

Binet Intelligence Scales for Early Childhood Non-Verbal Test of Intelligence Standard

progressive Matrices Colored Progressive Matrices

Achievement

Tests

Used for assessment of Learning Disabilities or Dyslexia Common tests include

the Diagnostic Test for Learning Disorders Aston Index Woodcock Johnson Test of

Cognitive Skills and so forth



Sports with their impact and influence have always had a place in society Its magnificent ability to unite people

makes sport a powerful communication tool Sports also help to strengthen connections and trust in our wider

communities The sports dynamic essentially transcends all social political and ethnic barriers

Let us look at some ways in which Sports contri bute to a growing childrsquos personality

Enhances Self Esteem Reduce anxiety

Builds a positive outlook towards life Builds team work and collaboration

Inculcates healthy sense of competition

Better body image Builds ability to handle setback and failures Builds better social skills

Promotes many values such as discipline team spirit time management crisis management resilience etc

Improves cognitive function academic performance and behaviour in school

Athletes have higher levels of academic achievement than non-athletes

Facts a

bout sport participation

Research proves that kids who are involved in sports have better concentration level that those who are

not

Sport participation improves blood circulation in the brain and physical well being which in fact makes kids more

alert and high on concentration

They have better time management skills as they have less time to complete things

Sports offer children a change from the monotony of their daily life that has a positive impact on their academics

Sport participation helps in overall personality development and helps improve self-esteem

Sport is a good way to relieve stress and handle disappointments

Ms Mugdha Bavare

Counseling amp Sports Psychologist


Sports and Personality

Development in hildren



Deep a 12 year old boy has been a 991260 problem child991261 since childhood The youngest of 3 siblings

he does not obey his parents fares poorly in school though there are no obvious cognitive issues and has

severe problems getting along with friends Diagnosed with being an 991256emotionally disturbed childrsquo Deep

has caused multiple problems in school such as hitting and bullying other children running out of

classrooms tearing other studentsrsquo class work disobeying teachers etc He perpetually seems to be in a

991256bad moodrsquo and tends to cry or get angry without enough reason Parents complain that in the last two

years he has become 991260uncontrollable991261 He does not listen to any instructions given by them and becomes

verbally and physically abusive if house rules are enforced strictly

Deeprsquos issues are concerning as they stop him from leading a normal productive life However Deep is

fortunate to have parents who have taken the necessary measures to help Deep He has had a comprehen-

sive psychiatric and psychological evaluation done followed by appropriate medication and psychological

intervention Also Deeprsquos school is actively involved in his intervention plan However not all 991256emotionally

disturbedrsquo children are so fortunate The fact is that many such children may go undiagnosed and

untreated for years

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -IDEA defines emotional disturbance as follows

991260991270a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a

marked degree that adversely affects a childrsquos educational performance

uml Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual sensory or health factors

uml Inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachersuml Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances

uml A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression

uml A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems991261

Some of the characterist ics and behaviors seen in children who have an emo tional disturbance

include

uml Hyperactivity (short attention span impulsiveness)

uml

Aggression or self-injurious behavior (acting out fighting)uml Withdrawal (not interacting socially with others excessive fear or anxiety)

uml Immaturity (inappropriate crying temper tantrums poor coping skills) and

uml Learning difficulties (academically performing below grade level)

The Emotionally D isturbed Child



Children with the most serious

emotional disturbances may exhibitdistorted thinking excessive anxiety

bizarre motor acts and abnormal mood

swings

Of course there would be children who

are not emotionally disturbed who also

may display some of these same character-

istics and behaviors at some or the other time during their development However the main difference is

that children with an emotional disturbance continue to exhibit these behaviors over long periods of time

Several factors - heredity brain disorder diet stress and family functioning - have been suggested and

vigorously researched to determine the actual causes of emotional disturbance in children However as of

now researchers have not found that any of these factors are the direct cause of behavioral or emotional

problems

There are many therapeutic approaches used to help emotionally disturbed children such as Play Therapy

Cognitive Therapy Behavioral Therapy Art Therapy Music therapy and so forth However over and

above all therapies it is a patient and supporting approach from significant others which would go a long

way in helping these children

Shital Ravi

Founder Member amp Counseling Psychologist

Disha Counseling Center



Regards

Ms Anuradha Satyanarayana- PrabhudesaiSr Counselling psychologist | MBTI Practionerwwwdishaforucom |wwwpsychometricain | wwwcareerpathwayscoin |

Used for kids with

reg Behavioural issues

reg ADHD

reg Defiant and aggressive children

reg Trauma amp Grief

Benefits

reg Reduce anxiety and releases distress reg Builds skills

reg Promote expression of feelings reg Helps cope with trauma

reg Enhances relationships amp self esteem reg Changes undesirable behavior

reg Develops sense of trust and security

ABT

Entails therapy using different artforms of music dance drama and

visual arts

Behavior Modification

Replacing or modifyingundesirable behaviors to more

desirable ones

Popular BM Techniques

uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy

uml Negative reinforcement

Play Therapy

a specialized treatment in which

therapists play with the child and

through this play observediagnose amp provide interventions

Cognitive Therapy

It helps the child to understand

and become aware of hisher

own inner feelings and thoughtsand replace inappropriate

thoughts with more appropriate

and productive thoughts

Therapeutic Interventions

CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015

middot Paper Presentation on ADHD -management

in classrooms in Mumbai schools at the

International Conference of Autism Cerebral

Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Career Helpdesk at Disha Counseling Center

premises

middot Hindustan Times-Campus Calling

middot Career Guidance Sessions across the city in

association with Hindustan Times

middot Career Talk for Cancer Survivors at

Tata Hospital

middot Career Talk for autistic students

organized by the Forum for Autism

middot Career Helpdesk for children of

employees at Larsen amp Toubro

middot Live and interactive session on FM

927 addressing audience career

queries

middot Career Guidance workshop for employ-

ees of Gulf Oil and Lubricants Workshop

on Emotional Intelligence for the Work-

ing Woman for women employees of

Cnergyis Ltd

middot Director Ms Samindara Sawant

awarded Inspiration Award for

Outstanding Contribution in the

field of Psychology at the Asian

Reincarnation and Theosophical

Seminar

middot Workshop on Stress Management

for employees of Roche Pharma

middot Talk on the ldquoImportance of Child

Psychology in Educationrdquo for school

principals of Bhandup organized by

Kiran Mehra UBS English Medium

School

middot Study skills workshop conducted for

10th and 12th class students

middot Campus to Corporate Career Guidance

Workshop for BMS students at Ruparel

College

middot 2-Day Workshop on Child Psychological

Assessments for Psychologists Work-

shop on Handling Adolescents for

teachers of Balmohan Vidyamandir

Dec

2015

middot Play Therapy sessions organized

for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha

ish is a center dedicated to

the mental health and voca-

tional guidance of children

adolescents and adults since

Mar 1999 We render a variety

of services namely aptitude

testing family counseling

career guidance psychotherapy

and so forth

To help us in this endeavor we

have a team of psychologists

counselors amp remedial teachers

Our aim is to empower indi-

viduals to help themselves as

we believe that each

individual is unique and has in

himher the potential to excel

Co DOMEX 3rd Floor

Kanchan Villa KSA Compund

Bhavani Shankar Road

Near Shardashram School

Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538

+ dishacentergmailcom

thorn

wwwdishaforucom

Bottom row Anuradha Satyanarayana Sandhya Limaye Suchitra Parker Pratiksha Dikshit

Mid row Shital Ravi Samindara Sawant Sukhada Gole amp Nupur Karnik

Top row Mugdha Bavare Poonam Ghadigaonkar

DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER

IQ Developmental assessment

Learning disability ADHD

Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy

Occupational Therapy Brain Gym

Study Skills Art therapy Parenting

Building self esteem

Better handwriting

Play therapy based social skills programs

Child Development Services

Regards

Ms Anuradha Satyanarayana- Prabhudesai

Sr Counselling psychologist | MBTI Practionerwwwdishaforucom |wwwpsychometricain | wwwcareerpathwayscoin |



HILDHOOD DISORDERS

991256Mule hi deva gharchi phulersquo one of the famous Marathi proverbs meaning- children are flowers

from Godrsquos own home It expresses the emotions towards kids very accurately As parents we find every child as a beautiful and delicate flower which we want to protect from every thorn However some

things are out of our control eg developmental disorders in children which are inherited genetically

caused due to trauma during the term of pregnancy or caused after the birth of the infant Following are

few of the disorders which are largely observed in children

The causal factors of ASD are not specific It can be anything from genetic to any environmental trauma

caused during infancy Itrsquos key symptom comprises of social impairments involving lack of interaction

with others inability to make and sustain conversation lack of emotional expressions and gesture

repetitive behavior (verbal or physical) sensory disintegration and so forth

ADHD is a neuro developmental disorder which causes hyperactivity inattentiveness and impulsiveness

in children The child will persistently show bouts of inattention in daily activities excessive motor

activity fidgeting tapping or hasty actions and so on

This refers to difficulty in intellectual and adaptive functioning in conceptual social and practical

domains It ranges from mild moderate severe and profound Depending on the severity level their

abilities to perform daily activities differ In simple words this refers to children whose IQ scores tend to

be lower than average

It is a genetic disorder caused due to presence of all or part of third copy of chromosome 21 There is nocure for Down Syndrome Education and proper care have been shown to improve quality of life It can

be identified during pregnancy though pre-natal screening

To diagnose the child with either of the above mentioned disorders one has to undergo an assessment

procedure and then a specified plan can be laid down to them which may include counseling

occupational therapy speech therapy and many more

The important thing is to realise that a diagnosis of any of the above need not be the end of the world

Today there are many interventions management programmes and remedial plans available to help

integrate children with developmental disorders into the mainstream of society Hence it is important

that if such a problem exists as parents we aim for early identification so that intervention can start

early

Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Intellectual Disability

Downrsquos Syndrome

Autism Spectrum Disorder



Disorder

auses

Symptoms










physical)






middot




middot Speech delay







screening


middot Short neck






Ms NupoorKarnik




PLAY THERAPY


























employ include







Ms Ruchika Bothra






Inclusive Education



























Radhika Kulkarni





















sorry for them






child who shows any

of the following




in writing




cally







numbers (6 and 9 b




and home)


tion


in school work





instructions


Quick Checklist


















































Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties


Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





Disorder

auses

Symptoms










physical)






middot




middot Speech delay







screening


middot Short neck






Ms NupoorKarnik




PLAY THERAPY


























employ include







Ms Ruchika Bothra






Inclusive Education



























Radhika Kulkarni





















sorry for them






child who shows any

of the following




in writing




cally







numbers (6 and 9 b




and home)


tion


in school work





instructions


Quick Checklist


















































Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties


Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





PLAY THERAPY


























employ include







Ms Ruchika Bothra






Inclusive Education



























Radhika Kulkarni





















sorry for them






child who shows any

of the following




in writing




cally







numbers (6 and 9 b




and home)


tion


in school work





instructions


Quick Checklist


















































Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties


Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





Inclusive Education



























Radhika Kulkarni





















sorry for them






child who shows any

of the following




in writing




cally







numbers (6 and 9 b




and home)


tion


in school work





instructions


Quick Checklist


















































Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties


Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





















sorry for them






child who shows any

of the following




in writing




cally







numbers (6 and 9 b




and home)


tion


in school work





instructions


Quick Checklist


















































Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties


Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards




















































Written Expression

Disorder

(Dysgraphia)

Maths Disorder

Dyscalculia

Non Verbal

Learning Disability

Reading Disability

(Dyslexi)

Writing

Difficulties

Reading

Difficulties


Reading

Difficulties

Maths

Difficulties

Visual Spatial

Difficulties

Social

Difficulties



























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





























treatment plan




Why Assess





Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards







Developmental

Test













Personality

Evaluation




IQ Test






Achievement

Tests

















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards
















Facts a



not







Ms Mugdha Bavare




















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards


















untreated for years









include


uml










swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards








swings









problems





Shital Ravi





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





Regards


Used for kids with


reg ADHD



Benefits





ABT


visual arts



desirable ones


uml Time out

uml Self-monitoring

uml Reward charts

uml Token economy


Play Therapy




Cognitive Therapy







CHILD

THERAPIES



Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





Disha Timeline 2016

May

2015 Jun 2015Aug

2015 Sept 2015Oct

2015 Nov 2015






premises





Tata Hospital







queries





Cnergyis Ltd






Seminar







School





College





Dec

2015


for preschoolers



THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards





THE DISHA TEAM

About Disha









and so forth









Co DOMEX 3rd Floor




Dadar Mumbai 400028

24384575

Mob 9819478538


thorn

wwwdishaforucom




DISHA

COUNSELING CENTER



Assessments

Counseling

Enrichment Programs

Play therapy

Behavior therapy




Better handwriting



Regards



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