Dr Indu is a pediatrician with over 10 years of experience in the field of childcare. She is passionate about child development and behavior. She is an ardent advocate for neurodivergence and is actively involved in raising parental, teachers’ and community awareness for acceptance of neurodiversity. 

Qualifications and Higher Training:

1. Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) – Child Development Centre, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram

2. MD (Pediatrics) – Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.

3. MBBS – Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram.

OP Days:

Monday – Saturday (9am – 2pm)

Areas of expertise:

1. Developmental follow up of high-risk neonates

2. Global developmental delay (GDD)

3. Intellectual disability (ID)

4. Specific learning disability (SLD)

5. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

6. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

7. Speech & Language Problems 

8. Cerebral palsy

9. Behavioral problems faced by children.

   ---

    

Previous Experience:

1. Hospitalist (PICU & NICU) – Care Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Ahmedabad 

2. Senior Resident (Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology) – Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum 

3. Junior Consultant (Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology) – Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum 

4. Consultant Developmental Pediatrician – Child Development Centre (CDC), Medical College Campus, Trivandrum

   ---

    

Community Service & Social Work:

1. Training of Child Development Program Officers/Supervisors (CDPOS) on early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders in the community by Anganwadi workers and Asha workers.

2. Training of DEIC functionaries on early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders using simple screening tools.

3. Training of care givers from Kerala State Council for Child Welfare to raise awareness about neurodevelopmental disorders in their wards for early detection/referral and tips for early stimulation.

   ---

    

Professional Membership:

1. Member, IAP chapter of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics

2. Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics

3. Member, Indian Medial Association