Autism ADHD Doctor Mumbai india Dr SV Kondekar

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Autism as the “sensory equivalent of cerebral palsy,” as conceptualized by Dr. Santosh Kondekar, is a profound reframing of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Rather than seeing autism as merely a behavioral or psychiatric condition, Kondekar’s model places it in the domain of pediatric neurology — specifically in the category of **neurodevelopmental disconnection syndromes**, where sensory processing and integration are disrupted much like motor coordination is affected in cerebral palsy (CP).[1][2] ### Introduction: A New Lens on Autism Dr. Santosh Kondekar, a developmental pediatrician and neurodevelopmental specialist from Mumbai’s Nair Hospital, presents autism as a disorder of **internal brain communication** rather than purely social or linguistic deficits. In his “neuronal nutrition and bridging hypothesis,” he proposes that children with autism experience a **reticular activating system (RAS)** deficit — meaning the internal neural networks that connect various sensor...

🧠 Dr. Kondekar’s Goal-Directed Cognitive Approach: Building Vocabulary for Children with Autism & Learning Issues 🌟 Step 1: Readiness — Eye Contact & Connection When the child starts looking at you , he is ready to listen . Begin with eye-to-eye interactions and familiar faces — “Mama,” “Papa,” “Baby,” or their names. Teach what the child connects with first — living beings and family members . Then move to: Moving things (easy to notice) Big and visible things Daily objects (near the child’s surroundings) Close-distance objects first , then distant ones The first vocabulary must come from the child’s world — what he sees, touches, and feels daily. 📖 Step 2: Vocabulary Notebook — Building the Base Make a 100-page notebook divided into 4 columns : Word Knows Shows/Points Says Dedicate 6 pages per room : kitchen, hall, bedroom, bathroom, etc. Cover visible and useful objects . Around 500–600 words will form the child’s primar...

 As specified elsewhere on this website hyperness is always underestimated and misinterpreted. to summarise again,  according to dr kondekars goal directed cognitive approach in autism kids hyperness behaviour is of 2 types: 1. type 1:  with sound : these kids may have any one or many of the following: agitation, aggression, pinching, biting, shouting, screaming, throwing, tapping , banging, stamping, slapping,  breaking, clapping, making loud sounds, loud words, making sounds from objects, switching buttons on and off, opening and closing fridge door, hitting hurting others or self... and many more 2. type 2 :without sound : these kids may have any one or many of the following: fidgety, restless, movements in sitting, squirming,  often clearing the bottom, cannot sit like statue, touching here and there, on the go, walking, wandering, rhythmic movements, to and fro, on the go, getting carried away with eyes/hand/ feet, wandering, climbing on table /...

for all post links click  https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/p/httpsspeechandsenses.html Dr Santosh V Kondekar Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy Diploma Developmenatl Neurology Prof Pediatrics T N Medical College Mumbai  Director AAKAAR CLINIC Byculla west Mumbai

for all post links click  https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/p/httpsspeechandsenses.html Dr Santosh V Kondekar Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy Diploma Developmenatl Neurology Prof Pediatrics T N Medical College Mumbai  Director AAKAAR CLINIC Byculla west Mumbai

https://youtu.be/zVNcAs96Q2s?si=p7PlB7NTM-8yzYNA  link to watch 2 hour video discussion  about cerebral palsy in Marathi language kn Doordarshan. Oct 2025 word CP day. Dr Kondekar talking on cerebral palsy in children, a marathi program in door darshan Sahyadri Chanel Cerebral palsy is a disorder of muscle tone and posture due to some insult to developing brain usually at or before birth, due to unknown reasons. Cerebral palsy kids often present with developmental delay as late sitter, late walker, slow walker, weakness of one or other or both sides of body with or without joint deformities affecting various functions of hand feet and locomotion. Often they may also have issues like focal localising  neurodeficit squint deafness speech delay low IQ epilepsy and behavioural issues as added complications in some cases. There is something that can be done for everything to improve personality of kids. So management of cerebral palsy is multidisciplinary involving many differ...

Dr. Santosh Kondekar is a distinguished pediatric neurologist whose practice in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai has become a trusted destination for families dealing with childhood neurological and behavioral disorders. His clinic operates with remarkable efficiency while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment that puts both children and parents at ease. Dr. Kondekar expertise spans various pediatric neurological conditions including Autism, attention disorders, learning disabilities, epilepsy, and developmental delays, with treatment protocols that integrate the latest medical advances with proven therapeutic approaches. His detailed consultation process ensures accurate diagnosis while his clear explanations help families understand their treatment options thoroughly. The doctor maintains excellent professional standards, including timely responses to concerns, comprehensive medical documentation, and seamless coordination with schools and rehabilitation centers when needed. His reputation...

ADHD IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM OF BRAIN CHARACTERIZED BY ATTENTION DEFICIT IMPULSIVITY AND HYPERACTIVITY. IF NOT TREATED IN TIME, CHILD WILL BE RESTRCITED EVERYWHERE PHYSICALLY OR HUMILIATED FOR BEING CARELESS AND IMPATIENT. THIS HUMILIATION CAN ADD TO RESTRICTIONS PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY , BY OTHERS OR SELF... AND CAN COMPLICATE IT INTO VARIOUS BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT DISORDERS LIKE AGGRESSION, HITTING, SLAPPING, STEALING, LYING, BRAAKING THROWING ETC . IN ADULTS IT MAY LEAD TO DEPRESSION, OCD AND IT'S COMPLICATIONS. https://drskprescription.netlify.app/dsm5-for-adhd click below https://drskprescription.netlify.app/dsm5-for-adhd Why ADHD is not excess energy? Click here  For ADHD ASSESSMENT  Password to fill form is www.pedneuro.in for all post links click  https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/p/httpsspeechandsenses.html Dr Santosh V Kondekar Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy Diploma Developmenatl Neurology ...

what should be the goals for initiating hierarchial intellectual development in autism kids? focus on sustained sitting. one who sits longer will learn to notice you. one who notices you develops eye to eye connection. one who develops stronger and longer eye contact, learns to listen. one who listens language, will understand language.  what a child learns to listen and how long a child learns to listen is more important than what a child talke. physical strength is no required for learning language. physical steadyness is needed for learning language. in normal kids, after birth god doesnot let the kid stand and walk for first year of life.  this much steadyness is needed for learning verbal stories. after birth,  it takes 6 months for a baby to learn to listen and then next 6 months to learn to understand. when a child is ready to listen to a story for 20minutes, the child is ready for normal school. lets struggle hard to achive this in short span. medicines help child...