Centre of Neurotherapy in

Uniquely-abled Kids
Nurturing Latent Needs
 Nurturing Latent Needs

CONSULTANTS:

DR. HIMANI NARULA KHANNA is a very

hardworking, empathetic and one of the few
Developmental Pediatrician in north India. She has
the ability to quickly relate to children and their
parents with excellent counseling skills. It was a
dream come true when she could associate with a
centre where all the children with special care needs
and their parents get access to complete diagnostic
and therapeutic facilities all under one roof.

DR. PUJA GROVER KAPOOR is a very dynamic,

well read and passionate Pediatric Neurologist.
Having being trained from the prestigious Case
Western University, Cleveland has excellent clinical
acumen. She always has the vision and clarity
to manage children with various neurological
deviances which lead her through execution of her
dream of holistic management of her patients via
this centre.
 Nurturing Latent Needs

Our Vision : Social Equalizer

CONTINUA KIDS is a holistic centre for uniquely abled children to explore
and nurture this potential into real-like skills, under able guidance of doctors
and therapists. There are diverse group of conditions that can result in
developmental delays or disabilities in children. These conditions can be
managed with a combination of medical treatments and therapies.

Early intervention services are a range of targeted services to help young

children who have developmental delays or specific health conditions, which
are tailor-made for every child.
 SCOPE OF SERVICES :

DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION :

1. Developmental Screening and Assessment

2. Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder

3. Evaluation of Learning Disability

4. Evaluation of Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

5. Pediatric Epilepsy and other Pediatric Neurological Deviances

6. Down Syndrome Clinic

7. Speech Delay

8. EEG, BERA, VEP

9. DQ and IQ testing

UMBRELLA OF THERAPIES AVAILABLE : (Evidence Based)

1. Occupational Therapy Including Sensory Integration

2. Physiotherapy (Neuro Developmental Therapy)

3. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy)

4. Music Therapy

5. Aquatic Therapy

6. Sports Therapy

7. Yoga Therapy

8. Speech Therapy

9. Art Therapy

10. Psychotherapy and Psychological Counseling

11. Botox Therapy

Occupational Therapy Including Sensory Integration and
Physiotherapy (Neurodevelopmental Therapy).

Occupational Therapy is the science which helps in improving the sensory

and processing skills, fine and gross motor skills, activities of daily living,
like brushing teeth, dressing and toilet training; visual-perceptual skills,
handwriting etc.

References:

Effects of strength training program on hip extensors and knee extensors

strength of lower limb in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. J Phys
Ther Sci. 2016 Jan;28 (2):671-6.
Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder under 3 years of
Age: Recommendations for practice and research.
Pediatrics. 2015 Oct;136 Supply 1;S60-81.
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy)

ABA is a scientifically proven technique to bring about changes in the behavior

like reducing the unwanted and reinforcing the desired behavior.
Research demonstrate that at it can produce improvement in communication,
social relationships, self care, school readiness.

References:

Behavioral interventions in children and adolescents with autism spectrum

disorder, a review of recent findings. Current opinion in Pediatrics,
2011;Vol23:pp616-620

Long-Term outcome for children with autism who receive early intensive
behavioral treatment. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1993;Vol 97,
No.4:pp 359-372
Music Therapy

Music Therapy is an evidence-based, clinical method used for organizing

the sensory systems of individuals diagnosed with autism and other sensory
processing disorders.

Because music is processed in both hemispheres of the brain, it can stimulate

cognitive functioning and may be used for remediation of some speech /
language skills.

References:

Feasibility of a trial on improvisational music therapy for children with autism

spectrum disorder. (J Music Ther. 2016 Apr 15. pii:thvo38)

Analysing change in music therapy interactions of children with communication

difficulties. (Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2016 May 5;371 (1693).
Yoga Therapy

Yoga is a scientific method which helps to improve motor and social skills. It has
calming effect on our senses, hence reduces uncontrolled repetitive behaviors,
thereby causing sensory integration and improvement in self awareness.

References:

Clinical study on the efficacy of Rajayapana Basti and Baladi Yoga in motor
disabilities of cerebral palsy in children. (Ayu. 2014 Jul-Sep;35 (3): 294-9.

Relaxation response- based yoga improves functioning in young children with

autism: a pilot study. (J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Nov;17(11): 1029-35.
Aquatic Therapy

The buoyancy felt in the water while swimming offers a sense of freedom
and helps the child in maintaining better posture, improved balance and
coordination, reduces pain, provides greater flexibility, better range of motion
and reduced joint strain.

References:

Pediatric aquatic therapy on motor function and enjoyment in children

diagnosed with cerebral palsy of various motor severities. ( J Child Neurol .
2015 Feb;20( 2): 200-8.)

The effectiveness of hydrotherapy in the treatment of social and behavioral

aspects of children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review. (J
Multidiscip Healthc. 2014 Feb 3;7;93-104.)
Age When to Act Early ?

6 Month Doesnt try to get things that are in reach

Shows no affection for caregivers
Doesnt respond to sound around him
Has difficulty getting things to mouth
Doesnt make vowel sound (ah, eh, oh)
Doesnt roll over in either direction
Doesnt laugh or make squealing sounds
Seems very stiff, with tight muscles
Seems very floppy, like a rag doll

9 Month Doesnt bear weight on legs with support

Doesnt sit with help
Doesnt babble (mama, baba, dada)
Doesnt play any games involving back-and-forth play
Doesnt respond to own name
Doesnt seem to recognize familiar people
Doesnt look where you pointing
Doesnt transfer toys from one hand to the other

12 Month Doesnt crawl

Cant stand when supported
Doesnt search for things that she sees you hide
Doesnt say single words like mama or dada
Doesnt learn gestures like waving or shaking head
Doesnt point to things
Loses skills he once had

18 Month Doesnt point to show things to others

Cant walk
Doesnt know what familiar things are for
Doesnt copy others
Doesnt gain new words
Doesnt have at least 6 words
Doesnt notice or mind when a caregiver leaves or returns
Loses skills he once had

2 Years Doesnt use 2-word phrases (for example, drink milk

Doesnt know what to do with common things, like a brush,
phone, fork, spoon
Doesnt copy actions and words
Doesnt follow simple instructions
Doesnt walk steadily
Loses skill she once had
Age When to Act Early ?

3 Years Falls down a lot or has trouble with stairs

Drools or has very unclear speech
Cant work simple toys (Such as peg boards, simple puzzles,
turning handle)
Doesnt speak in sentences
Doesnt understand simple instructios
Doesnt play pretend or make-believe
Doesnt want to paly with other children or with toys
Doesnt make eye contact
Loses skills he one had

4 Years Cant jump in place

Has trouble scribbling
Show no interest in interactive games or make-believe
Ignores other children or doesnt respond to people outside the
family
Resists dressing, sleeping, and using the toilet
Cant retell a favourite story
Doesnt follow 3-part commands
Doesnt understand same and different
Doesnt use me and you correctly
Speaks unclearly
Loses skills he once had

5 Years Doesnt show a wide range of emotions

Shows extreme behaviour (unusually fearful, aggressive, shy
or sad
Unusaally withdraw and not active
is easily distracted, has trouble focusing on one activity for
more than 5 minutes
Doesnt respond to people, or responds only superficially
Cant tell whats real and whats make-believe
Doesnt play a variety of games and activities
Cant Give first and last name
Doesnt use plurals or past tense properly
Doesnt talk about daily activities or experiences
Doesnt draw pictures
Cant brush teeth, wash and dry hands, or get undressed with-
out help
Loses skills he one had
 Contact:

C-512A, Sushant Lok-I, Gurgaon, Haryana-122001

Phone: 0124-4000055
E-mail: info@continuakids.com