TIL Desk Lucknow :ЁЯСЙMax Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, announces the launch of its dedicated Child Development Centre (CDC) aimed to support children with developmental, behavioural and neurological concerns through early identification, evaluation and multidisciplinary intervention.
The centre will be led by a multidisciplinary team comprising Dr. M.U. Hasan, Director & HOD – Department of Pediatrics & Neonatology; Dr. Ankita Garg, Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Dr. Devina Singh, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow.
According to experts, speech and language delay is a common concern among young children aged 2–4 years and may sometimes be associated with developmental conditions such as autism, hearing difficulties or other underlying concerns.
The dedicated Child Development Centre provides specialised care for children aged 1 to 18 years with a wide range of developmental, behavioural and neurological conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), speech and language delay, developmental and motor delays, learning disabilities, sensory processing difficulties, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, social and communication challenges, epilepsy and behavioural difficulties.
Speaking on the launch, Dr. M.U. Hasan, Director & HOD, Department of Pediatrics & Neonatology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, said, “At Max Hospital, Lucknow, we believe that every child learns differently and that early intervention can make a significant and lasting difference. Our approach to therapy goes beyond clinical sessions; it is built on a strong partnership with families. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with parents to understand each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals to create personalized, evidence-based therapy plans that ensure steady and meaningful progress.”
Dr. Ankita Garg, Consultant, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, said, “Early screening is critical as the first few years of life are an important period for brain development. Parents should not ignore signs such as delayed speech, poor eye contact, not responding to name or difficulties with attention and behaviour. A dedicated centre like this bringing specialist evaluation and therapy services under one roof can help families access timely support and appropriate intervention.”
Early identification and intervention can play an important role in improving outcomes for children with developmental concerns, particularly during the early years when the brain is rapidly developing. Timely physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavioural interventions can support improvements in movement, communication, learning, social skills and day-to-day independence. Routine developmental screening during early childhood can also help identify concerns sooner and enable families to access appropriate support at the right time.
Dr. Devina Singh, Consultant, Paediatric Neurology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, said, “Children represent the foundation of future societies, and promoting their optimal physical, socioemotional, language, and cognitive development is a shared societal priority. Developmental difficulties affect multiple domains of a child’s functioning and often require a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to assessment and intervention. Neurological evaluation and management, complemented by speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural interventions, and physiotherapy, early nutritional intervention, leads to significant improvement in growth and development of these children. Coordinated care involving relevant specialists can facilitate a holistic understanding of a child’s developmental needs, support timely identification of concerns, and enable the formulation of individualized care plans aimed at optimizing developmental outcomes and supporting children and their families”.
The Child Development Centre will bring Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy, Special Education, Behavioural Therapy, Early Intervention, Physiotherapy and Sensory Integration Therapy together under one roof, with care tailored to each child’s individual needs. Through early intervention, multidisciplinary expertise and close family involvement, Max Hospital, Lucknow, aims to help children build essential skills, achieve greater independence and make meaningful progress—celebrating every milestone, however small, as a step towards a brighter future. It will also work to achieve core objectives of WHO for CDC like good health, adequate nutrition, responsive caregiving, security, safety and opportunities for early learning.
