ADHD in India
ByIt is known that ADHD affects people in all countries, and of all cultures. However, the level of awareness, knowledge and treatment varies significantly between cultures. There is relatively little recognition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in India, and there are few reliable statistics about the rate of diagnosis there.
This week, the President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, participated in a book release about ADHD. The book, entitled: ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, is authored by Parvathy Viswanath. Viswanath is the founder and director of the AIKYA Special School.
I am thrilled to hear that an Indian expert is providing more information to people in India about ADHD. I am also very impressed that the President of India, Abdul Kalam, participated in the release of this book. This type of high profile event will help people in India to understand and accept ADHD.
Information from an Indian expert is crucial to ensure that the information is culturally accurate, and discusses local resources and approaches.
Hopefully, this is a great step forward for the recognition and management of ADHD in India. To read a full article on this story, click here.
If you have any experience with ADHD in India, please post a comment below.
I would like to check if my kid has ADHD problem. I live in chennai. Please suggest me some good doctors whom I can consult in and around Mylapore/Chennai. Kindly Advise
Sumi you could visit our website http://www.vrudhihmc.com and take free screening for your child for ADHD, if it is positive you could take a print out of it and see a local psychiatrist and he would be able to help you.
I am an adult with ADHD.. and looking for expert help in Chennai, India. Can you please suggest anyone..