Conditions

There are a number of conditions that afflict children at a young age. We have collated guides below on some of the common conditions. We hope that these guides will answer all the questions you may have on these conditions, how they affect children and what you can do to help children who may have one of these conditions. If you'd like us to add any more information to these guides or cover other conditions, please write to us at team@daffodilhealth.com to request the same. We'd be happy to help.

1. Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a Neurodevelopmental disorder which means it is associated with the development and functioning of the brain. The brain of an autistic individual is wired differently and hence works in a different way.

2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which means it is associated with the development and functioning of the brain. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, they exhibit impulsive behaviour, and are often restless.

3. Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder leading to the presence of an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome.

4. Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability is a developmental disability that is characterized by limitations in the intellectual ability and in the adaptive ability of the individual. Individual has impairments in their intellectual functions such as reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgement, academic learning, and learning from experience.

5. Specific Learning Disabilities
Specific learning disabilities are a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterised by the persistent difficulty with academic tasks such as reading, writing and mathematics.

6. Global Developmental Delay
Global Developmental Delay is a condition where the child takes a longer time to achieve developmental milestones such as crawling, walking, speaking, etc as compared to peers.

7. Stuttering
Stuttering, what we commonly call “Stammering” is a speech disorder characterised by disruption in the flow of speech. Fluency is an aspect of speech that refers to the continuity, smoothness, rate, and effortless flow of speech.

8. Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a condition that occurs due to damage to the developing brain, most often before birth affecting posture, muscle tone, and movement. It is a very common motor disability in children.

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