ADHD in India
It 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.
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Written by Dr. Kenny Handelman - The ADHD Doctor
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January 10th, 2008 at 1:09 am
I read your website as I was trawling through the net trying to look for ADHD info in India.Information about ADHD in India is abysmally low. Few studies on incidence in India indicate rates of 5-10%, translate that in our country to a couple of million children, adults and their families struggling with this condition.
Being a clinical psychologist I can vouch for the fact that even among psychiatrists and educators there are low levels of information about treatment and intervention strategies, this is a disorder that is not culturally recognised.
I am encouraged by the release of the book on ADHD, I wish we could look at a concerted effort nationally.I was recently informed that the Indian Association of Rehab Professionals in partnership with MediaLab Asia is planning on starting a web portal for disabilities in India, this will hopefully provide info that will be of use to parents and professionals.
June 20th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Nice to see some information about ADHD in India. Though i handle lots of individuals with ADHD the awareness level in India is very low. We need to take some measures to spread awareness among indian parents and adults about this disorder. Awareness gives better choice which gives better results.
For more information kindly visit
http://www.neurofeedbackindia.blogspot.com
http://www.add.ask-more.com
July 24th, 2008 at 4:07 am
Hi
Im a 37 yo old woman, adopted from india now living in Sweden Europe, i found this blog and found it intr, abt this ADHD, i have adhd, and wonder abt the knowledge in india abt adhd, since i wonder IF i would have lived in India, would my “problem” find the same help i have now? or would i even have a diagnose,, or would it even show?, in a way, bec, our soceity are so diffrent, meaning, ” what you suppuse handle, act, an how to behave, do, expectaions i the society and in general life,,may not be/ARE the same in all contries,,so what if the adhd persons “problems” my not be a problem cause the person, in a certain contry with a certain way of live,,may never see or feel the problem, OR in larger or smaller cases?:)
Anna
July 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Hello,
Could anyone recommend a qualified clinician to assess/evaluate and treat an individual for adult attention deficit disorder in the Mumbai area?Thank you