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Developmental Milestones
Here is a chart which will give you the guideline when a parent feels there is something amiss with their child. One can always refer to these Developmental Milestones to know whether your child is progressing or lagging behind.
As soon as you detect any abnormality or have any doubts, take your child for diagnosis, treatment, and management to:
| Family Physician | Initial / Preliminary Diagnosis |
| Pediatrician | Initial / Preliminary Diagnosis |
| Developmental Pediatrician | Conclusive Diagnosis |
| Neurologist | Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Learning Disability |
| Clinical Psychologist | Intellectual Disability, Autism, Learning Disability, Epilepsy |
| ENT/Speech Audio Therapist | Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability |
| Eye Surgeon | Visual Impairments, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disability |
| Physiotherapist / Occupational therapist | Orthographically Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disability |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | Orthographically Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy |
| Remedial / Resource Teacher / Special Educationist | Learning difficulty, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy |
| Psychiatrist | Emotional/Behavioral problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Counselors | Emotional / Behavioral problems |
| School teachers | Detection of scholastic problems and implementation of an educational plan |
| Child Guidance Clinics | Assessments & Holistic Management |