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Role of Occupational Therapy in ADHD and Autism: Evidence, Misconceptions, and Clinical Boundaries : Dr Kondekar insists to watch for added issues

Role of Occupational Therapy in ADHD and Autism: Evidence, Misconceptions, and Clinical Boundaries Prof Dr  Santosh Kondekar  Autism Doctor Mumbai ,  Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER,  neurodevelopmental pediatrician, fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy,  www.neuropediatrician.com Diploma Developmenatl Neurology CDC Kerla  ,p rof Pediatrics T N Medical College Mumbai,  Director AAKAAR CLINIC Byculla west Mumbai  INDIA, mobile: 91-9869405747 Affiliation: Cognitive Neurosciences for Autism & ADHD, Website:  www.autismdoctor.in , email:  autismdrmumbai@gmail.com Occupational Therapy (OT) is widely used in neurodevelopmental care, particularly for children with ADHD and autism. However, its role is often misunderstood, especially regarding whether it treats the core symptoms of these conditions. Clarifying this distinction is essential for evidence-based care and informed decision-making by...

How long do we need to continue? Dr Kondekar addresses when OT Speech Learning Medicines Schooling may be stopped..in autism ADHD

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Duration of Intervention in Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Moving From Fixed Timelines to Developmental Appetite A Conceptual Perspective   Developmental Appetite Model Prof Dr  Santosh Kondekar  Autism Doctor Mumbai ,  Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER,  neurodevelopmental pediatrician, fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy,  www.neuropediatrician.com Diploma Developmenatl Neurology CDC Kerla  ,p rof Pediatrics T N Medical College Mumbai,  Director AAKAAR CLINIC Byculla west Mumbai  INDIA, mobile: 91-9869405747 Affiliation: Cognitive Neurosciences for Autism & ADHD, Website:  www.autismdoctor.in , email:  autismdrmumbai@gmail.com Abstract One of the most common questions asked by parents and clinicians managing children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD is: How long should therapies and medications continue? Traditional clinical thinking often seeks defined...

Kondekars SCHE model of sensory-cogntive development and it's implications in autism care

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🧠 Dr Kondekar’s Sensory-Cognitive Developmental Hierarchical Evolutionary Model Based on a Modified Piaget Hypothesis With Listening–Verbal Cognition Framework and Autism Integration A Perspective Prof Dr  Santosh Kondekar  Autism Doctor Mumbai ,  Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER,  neurodevelopmental pediatrician, fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy,  www.neuropediatrician.com Diploma Developmenatl Neurology CDC Kerla  ,p rof Pediatrics T N Medical College Mumbai,  Director AAKAAR CLINIC Byculla west Mumbai  INDIA, mobile: 91-9869405747 Affiliation: Cognitive Neurosciences for Autism & ADHD, Website:  www.autismdoctor.in , email:  autismdrmumbai@gmail.com 🌍 Abstract Child development reflects progressive integration of sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor organisation, cognition, communication, and social understanding. Traditional developmental frameworks have emphasised sen...