Dr. Sindhu M.V., Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive Care, Aster RV Hospital Autism affects 1 in 100 children in India. The Indian Academy of Paediatrics estimates that approximately 3% of India's population is on the autism spectrum. But myths, stigma, and lack of awareness continue to cloud public understanding. It’s time to change that. […]
Beyond Awareness: Building an Inclusive world for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Sr. Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive care, Aster RV Hospital Down Syndrome, a genetic condition resulting from an extra chromosome, impacts cognitive ability, physical growth, and heightens health risks. Individuals with Down Syndrome often exhibit characteristic features like upslanting eyes, low muscle tone, seizures, and attention difficulties, alongside a shorter stature […]