Neuropedia - Neuroscience Center

  Neuropedia is the first comprehensive pediatric neurosciences center which provides world-class expertise in neurological, psychological, behavioural and rehabilitative science.Neuropedia has the pediatric neurologists in Dubai.  

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First Aid Treatment for Epileptic Seizures

Seizures are rarely life-threatening. Many last only a few minutes and stop on their own. Still, it can be alarming to see a child having a seizure, and it helps to know what to do.

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Tips for reducing the impact of migraine on children.

In addition to over-the-counter pain relievers, the following tips can alleviate your child's headache:

Relaxation and rest. Encourage your youngster to sleep in a dark, peaceful environment. Children's headaches are frequently relieved by sleeping. Apply a cool, damp compress. Place a cool, moist cloth on your child's forehead while he or she is sleeping. Serve a nutritious snack. Offer a piece of fruit, whole-wheat crackers, or low-fat cheese if your child hasn't eaten in a while. Headaches can be made worse by not eating.

Dr Arif Khan (pediatric neurologist Dubai)

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Neuropedians never leave any stone unturned and they assure that these special days are celebrated to bring in the deserving attention and awareness for children with Down’s Syndrome. Our panel of Doctors, Therapists and support team put their best foot forward to raise awareness on Down’s Syndrome day. Get involved. Raise Awareness.

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Learning Disabilities in Children -Neuropedia UAE

Learning disabilities are generally caused due to genetic and/or neurobiological disorders that alter brain functioning, which in turn affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. Children affected by learning disabilities need our help and support to achieve their true potential and it is our duty to provide it, so it helps them in the long run.

Neuropedia is the first comprehensive pediatric neurosciences center which provides world-class expertise in neurological, psychological, behavioural and rehabilitative science. Neuropedia has pediatric neurologists in Dubai.

Get in touch with us for queries or appointments. Call us at 04 343 1113

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Epilepsy and seizures in children

Epilepsy and seizures are common in children. Though in most cases they will grow out of it, some might still need treatments to ensure they lead a full and healthy life. As one of the largest Pediatric Neurology Centers, it is our duty to make sure that our children are free of any seizures and move towards a bright future.

Contact us at 04 343 1113 to book an appointment. 

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Dr. Esther Zachariah speaks about her journey as a pediatric occupational therapist at Neuropedia. She touches briefly on the steps Neuropedia takes to ensure every child gets the best from the therapy provided. The efforts put in by the therapists have helped Neuropedia grow to become one of the best children's neuroscience center in the UAE.

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Pediatric Occupational Therapist -Neuropedia

Neuropedia wholeheartedly welcomes Flavia Leal, Pediatric Occupational Therapist. She has been providing care and support for children with all types of needs, and aiding in their development and recovery since 2005. She is an expert in analyzing and designing activities to help children develop their fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, and more. Call us at 04 343 1113 to book an appointment.

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ADHD Adult Symptoms ?

Have you been thinking that ADHD is a disorder that is solely a pediatric neurological disorder? Then you are absolutely wrong. ADHD is one such neurological disorder that can grow till your adulthood and continue to persist if left untreated and diagnosed at the early stages itself.

The symptoms include an inability to focus, being easily distracted, hyperactivity, poor organization skills, and impulsiveness. Not everyone who has ADHD has all these symptoms. They vary from person to person and tend to change with age

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Children with Down Syndrome have the power to reach for the stars. All it takes is awareness on the benefits of developmental therapy. Neuropedia experts are with you all the way. Call: 04 343 1113.

Neuropedia is the first comprehensive pediatric neurosciences center which provides world-class expertise in neurological, psychological, behavioural and rehabilitative science.Neuropedia has the best pediatric neurologists in Dubai.

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Dr. Vivek Mundada|certified consultant pediatric neurologist in dubai

Dr. Vivek Mundada, DCH (India), DCH (UK), MRCPCH, FRCPCH, CCT (UK) is a British Board- certified consultant pediatric neurologist in dubai who has a subspecialty interest in pediatric neurodisability. He has completed his sub-specialty training in this field in the UK which was recognized by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK. He was trained and has worked in reputed hospitals like Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge in the UK.

He has worked as a consultant pediatric neurologist in Royal London Hospital, London which is a leading, internationally renowned teaching hospital in east London. He has established the acquired brain injury unit in this hospital. His work was recognized by the House of Lords where he was honored and was invited to give a talk on his experience. He moved to UAE in 2018 and has been working in Medcare Women and Children Hospital and Aster Hospitals in Dubai. With his initiative, two of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy children received gene therapy for the first time in the UAE in 2020.

Apart from the complex pediatric epilepsies and neurodevelopmental disorders, his areas of special interest lie in childhood headaches’ and pediatric movement disorder. He serves as a faculty for the British Paediatric Neurology Association run international courses- ‘Paediatric Epilepsy Training (iPET)’ and ‘Childhood Headache Training (CHaT)’.

In the areas of his interest, he has conducted and led various research projects which have been presented on various international platforms and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is currently involved in few multicentre projects in the UK and India.

Dr. Mundada holds the following professional memberships:

The Emirati League against Epilepsy(ELAE)

British Paediatric Neurology Association

European Paediatric Neurology Society

International movement disorder society

The International Child Neurology Association

British Academy of Childhood Disability

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Are epilepsy and neuropathy related?

Epilepsy is related to the brain and neuropathy is related to nerves. Neuropathy is caused either as a congenital issue or due to malnutrition. Inexact words, there exists no correlation between epilepsy and neuropathy. But they may coexist.

Can epileptics take Covid 19 vaccine?

Fisa and Sinofic are 2 different Covid 19 vaccines with two different takes on epileptic people taking the Covid-19 vaccine. Fisa has no objections to epileptic people administering Covid 19 vaccine.

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General Activities which can Assist with Stuttering:

Stuttering is a relatively rare form of speech difficulty, affecting more school-aged boys than girls. If we listen to anyone’s speech, we notice that no one has “perfect speech”, free from disfluencies.

Don’t finish the child’s sentences; this will only increase their anxiety and make the stutter worse.

Wait patiently for the child to complete the sentences they want to say.

Remind the child to keep calm when over-excited or emotional.

Be a good speech role model for the child by keeping your own speech calm and unhurried.

Watch your body language as the child is intuitive to negative changes in facial expressions and body position

Education is key. Make sure that teachers, friends, and peers know what a stutter is. This will decrease teasing and irradiation towards the child who stutters.

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5 Common Myths about Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a condition classified by learning difficulties, especially when reading, writing, or interpreting words or symbols. In general, this disorder doesn’t affect intelligence as a whole, however, children with this condition might find conventional learning methods difficult.

Myth #1

A common misconception is that children with Dyslexia read and write letters backward and that this is the primary sign of dyslexia. It is merely a myth and not a fact.

Myth #2

Another myth is that dyslexia doesn’t affect children until elementary school. However, the truth is that it simply doesn’t become as apparent until elementary school and can occur much sooner.

Myth #3

You often have people seeing that children affected with dyslexia need to try harder to read. However, it’s not about trying hard but about the condition at large which hinders them from comprehending certain words.

Myth #4

There is a misconception that Dyslexia goes away in adulthood or once a child learns how to read. This is a myth as Dyslexia continues for life but the way it affects a person’s day-to-day life varies upon therapy.

Myth #5

Many people tend to think that Dyslexia is a vision problem but it’s in fact a learning disability and has nothing to do with your vision.

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How much does genetics contribute to a child's interest?

A parent’s genes can have effects a child’s educational success, inherited or not A child's educational success is influenced by the  genes that they haven't inherited from their parents, as well as the genes they have.

Genes a person inherits directly are most likely to contribute to their achievements in education. But parent genes that aren't directly inherited, yet have still shaped parents' own education levels and subsequently influenced the lifestyle and family environment they provide for their children, are also important and can affect how well a person does at school and beyond.

Can intelligence be enhanced by working on the environment?

Intelligence is also deeply influenced by the environment. Factors related to a child's home environment and parenting, education and availability of learning resources, and nutrition, among others, all contribute to intelligence.

In the recent study, we found that certain environmental factors namely place of residence, physical exercise, family income, parents' occupation and education influence the IQ of a child to a great extent.

Dr. Arif Khan ( Neuropedia has the best child neurologists or pediatric neurologists in Dubai.)

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Developmental delay in children

At Neuropedia, we know it can be quite overwhelming the moment you come to know your child faces an issue of developmental delay.

As a matter of fact, it’s quite necessary to find there are an array of treatment options for this diagnosis and it generally does not have to be a long-lasting effect or has the least to do with future intelligence.

Dr.Arif Khan is of the opinion that the mistake begins the moment you try to generalise the child behavior and as a parent, you should fall in peace with the fact that no two children grow and learn the same and Neuropedia is here to help and mentor yours to grow to his or her full potential.

What is a developmental delay?

A developmental delay is nothing else but a slow-paced trend where the child has not gained the developmental skills generally as expected of him or her, in contrast to others of the same age.

Where are developmental delays spotted?

Delays may occur in the areas of motor function, speech and language, cognitive, play, and social skills.

What are the causes of developmental delay?

Down syndrome

Metabolic disorders

Shaken baby syndrome

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Prenatal alcohol exposure

Some very serious infections

Deprivation of food

What are the signs of developmental delay?

Slow-paced learning

Walking much later

Difficulty in communicating and socializing

Lower  IQ score

Talking late

Can't remember things

Inability to connect actions with consequences

Lack of logical thinking

Trouble learning in school

Inability to do everyday tasks

At Neuropedia, our specialised team of pediatric neurologists in Dubai and a wide range of expert therapists all hold years of experience associating with families and children with developmental delays. Contact us at the earliest to book an appointment or to know more about the treatment options we have to offer.

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Importance of Physiotherapy in children

Physiotherapy in children can start at a very young age (known as early intervention) which can help to improve a child’s movement and function by strengthening their neural connections. The role of the physiotherapist in children promotes efficient and effective movement patterns, improves muscle activation and strength, increases motor control and can prevent secondary complications such as joint contractures or loss of function.

Physiotherapists work as part of a wider team to ensure that they are treating the child as a whole and to support the child pre and post operatively, providing them with better surgical outcomes. They are also trained in recognising when a child needs further medical intervention.

A treatment session can include completing a standardised outcome measure (Peabody Developmental Motor Scale, GMFM, BOT, MRC), working on balance and coordination, muscle strength, gait training, stretching and maintaining joint range of movement, prescription orthotics and specialist equipment and so much more!

To book an appointment with our NHS trained paediatric physiotherapy experts, call 04 343 1113.

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Myths of Autism -Neuropedia Dubai,UAE

A lot of misconceptions exist regarding Autism and autistic children. Most of them come across as offensive and plainly misleading.

Autism spectrum disorder affects roughly 1 to  100 people. It is actually a developmental disorder found in children. It should be understood that no two autistic people will have the same traits and hence it is rightfully termed as a spectrum.

The stigma inflicted on autistic people can be downright painful and intimidating for them which can deny the support and motivation that they truly deserve.

Myth 1 – Autism is a disease Myth 2 – Vaccines may result in autism Myth 3 – Autism tends to be an epidemic Myth 4 – All autistic people have a hidden skill Myth 5 – Autistic people are emotionless Myth 6 – Autistic people lack intellectual ability & can’t speak Myth 7 – One can “cure out of autism” Myth 8 – Autistic people can't learn Myth 9 – Bad parenting can result in autism Myth 10 – Autistic children are by nature violent

And it's served well: the 10 misunderstandings and myths revolving around autism spectrum disorder. It would be a far fetched dream come true if you would share the post with your near and dear ones since as much as the  people  understand what autism is and isn’t, and the better way we can bust some myths, the best we’ll all be.

If you would like to know more about the autism diagnostic services and therapy contact Neuropedia in Dubai

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