Child Psychology

Vidya Vikas Child Neurosciences Centre would be the first in the region to offer comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, management, and treatment of a spectrum of mental disorders for children and adolescents between the ages of 0-18 years.

The following disorders would be managed

Psychosis
Eating Disorders
Mood Disorders such as Depression and Bi-Polar Affective Disorder
Attachment and Emotional Regulation Disorders
Anxiety and Emotional Disorders
Obsessive- Compulsive Disorders
Self-Harm
Suicidality
Psychosomatic Disorders
Developmental Disorders: 
Autism Spectrum Disorder (A.S.D.), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Tic Disorders

Therapies provided by the Child Psychology

Psycho-education
Psychopharmacological interventions
Psychometric assessments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychodynamic Interventions
Therapeutic Groups
Occupational Therapy
Learning support
Liaison with schools and other relevant external organizations

Assessments provided by the Child and Mental Health department

  • Full-scale I.Q. testing
  • Conners questionnaire, ADOS, A.D.I.
  • Bayleys assessment, WIPSC, WISC, and WAIS
  • Attention, executive functions (such as planning and organizational skills), and processing speed
  • Verbal memory, Visual memory, Visual perception, Visual-motor integration (such as eye-hand coordination and writing)
  • Academic skills
  • Behavioral and emotional functioning