pre-conference

🧠 CORE TOPICS OF ALL WORKSHOPS

Aligned with National Guidelines by the IAP Chapter of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics


1️⃣ Foundations of Neurodevelopment

  • Key brain development milestones across ages

  • Critical risk factors influencing neurodevelopment

2️⃣ Common Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • Clinical features and diagnostic criteria

  • Comorbidities and differential diagnosis

3️⃣ Assessment Tools

  • Standard developmental screening protocols

  • Functional assessments for early identification

4️⃣ Habilitation Strategies

  • Occupational Therapy: Sensory integration, fine motor skill enhancement

  • Speech & Language Therapy: Early intervention approaches

  • Behavioral Interventions: ABA, DIR/Floortime methods

  • Parent Training: Empowering families through guided support

5️⃣ Interdisciplinary Approaches

  • Collaborative roles of pediatricians, therapists, and educators

  • Designing and implementing individualized care plans


👥 Target Audience

This workshop is ideal for faculty and students from:

  • Pediatrics

  • Neonatology

  • Pediatric Neurology

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Developmental Therapy Departments

  • Rehabilitation Therapy Departments

  • Nursing (General, Developmental & Neonatal)


🕘 Timing

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(Detailed workshop schedules will be announced soon)

 

 

🧠 NCDP 2025 – Pre-Conference Workshops

📅 Thursday, 28 August 2025

Join us for a series of focused, skill-enhancing workshops led by renowned faculty members and designed to build clinical excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. These limited-capacity sessions emphasize early detection, family-centered care, and inclusive practices.


🔍 1. High-Risk Newborn: Screening & Early Interventions

📍 Venue: Child Development Center, SAT Hospital, Trivandrum
👥 Maximum Participants: Limited to 50 delegates
🧭 National Convenor: Dr. Zafar Meenai
👩‍⚕️ Lead Faculty: Dr. Deepa Bhaskaran
📞 Coordinators:
  • Dr. Hazeena K.R – +91 94951 15220
  • Dr. Hashma Mohammed P – +91 88486 96492

Workshop Objectives:

  • Understand high-risk newborn classifications

  • Recognize early signs of developmental delays

  • Implement evidence-based early interventions

  • Enhance multidisciplinary collaboration

  • Educate and empower families

  • Promote follow-up and continuity of care

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📝 2. Scholastic Challenges: Screening & Early Interventions

📍 Venue: Rainbow Child Development Research Center, Ananthapuri Hospital, Trivandrum
👥 Maximum Participants: Limited to 50 delegates
🧭 National Convener: Dr. Kawaljith
👩‍⚕️ Lead Faculty: Dr. Sailaja Sreejith
📞 Coordinators:
  • Dr. Indu S Viswanathan – +91 82206 36721 (Second Coordinator – TBC)
  • Dr. Ahmed Shafi E.P – +91 77450 30476

Workshop Objectives:

  • Understand scholastic challenges and learning disorders

  • Emphasize the importance of early screening

  • Identify early warning signs in classroom settings

  • Explore effective intervention strategies

  • Build empathy and reduce stigma

  • Promote stakeholder engagement and school collaboration

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🧩 3. Autism: Screening & Early Interventions

📍 Venue: Child Development Center, KIMS Hospital, Trivandrum
👥 Maximum Participants: Limited to 50 delegates
👨‍⚕️ Lead Faculty: Dr. Babu George
🧭 National Convener: Dr. Samir Dalwai
📞 Coordinators:
  • Dr. Deepa Binod – +91 70256 68801 (Second Coordinator – TBC)
  • Dr. Alphy Christinne Thomas – +91 94479 28833

Workshop Objectives:

  • Recognize early signs and red flags of autism

  • Master evidence-based screening tools

  • Understand the value of timely diagnosis

  • Implement early, structured interventions

  • Foster multidisciplinary collaboration

  • Create inclusive, autism-friendly environments

  • Enhance parental participation and promote social inclusion

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🛠️ 4. Habilitation Workshop

📍 Venue: Child Development Center, NIMS Hospital, Trivandrum
👥 Maximum Participants: 50
👩‍⚕️ Lead Faculty: Dr. M.K.C. Nair
📞 Coordinators: Dr. Riya Lukose – 9495391241 / Dr. Meera R – 9895496499

Workshop Objectives

  • Provide practical tools for early intervention and habilitation, focusing on enhancing developmental abilities, not just rehabilitation.

  • Support multidisciplinary collaboration among pediatricians, therapists, psychologists, educators, and families for comprehensive child development care.

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