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1. What does Pranaah Child Development Centre do?

Pranaah provides developmental, behavioural, speech, occupational and psychological services for children with delays, autism, sensory needs, learning challenges, behavioural concerns and emotional difficulties.
 

Led by Dr. Devi Raj, Developmental Psychologist and Licensed Early Interventionist, Pranaah supports families across Kollam, Kottarakkara, Karunagappally, Kayamkulam, Kundara, Paripally, Punalur, Pathanapuram and Varkkala.

 

2. What are the most common early signs of autism in toddlers?

• Early signs include:

• Reduced eye contact

• Delayed speech or no meaningful words

• Not responding to name

• Limited gestures (pointing, waving)

• Repetitive movements (flapping, spinning)

• Sensory sensitivities

• Preference for being alone

• If you observe these, early screening is recommended.

 

3. When should my child receive speech therapy?

• A child may need speech therapy if they:

• Have fewer words than expected for age

• Are hard to understand

• Do not form sentences

• Stutter frequently

• Struggle with social communication

• Early intervention greatly improves language and learning outcomes.

 

4. What does occupational therapy (OT) help with?

• OT supports children who struggle with:

• Sensory processing

• Fine motor skills

• Pencil grip and handwriting

• Attention and sitting tolerance

• Dressing, feeding and daily routines

• OT builds independence and school readiness.

 

5. Can therapy reduce tantrums, aggression or behaviour issues?

Yes. A combination of behaviour therapy, sensory regulation strategies, emotional learning and parent training helps reduce:

• Tantrums

• Aggression

• Hyperactivity

• Meltdowns

• Difficulty following routines

• Behaviour improvement is one of our most requested services.

 

6. How do I know if my child has a learning disability?

Red flags include:

• Difficulty reading or spelling

• Reversal of letters

• Slow writing

• Difficulty remembering instructions

• Poor math skills

• A psychological and educational assessment confirms learning disabilities and guides support plans.

 

7. Do you provide early intervention for autism and developmental delays?

Yes. Pranaah offers structured early intervention for children aged 0–6 years focusing on:

• Speech

• Social communication

• Sensory processing

• Behaviour

• Play skills

• Parent coaching

• Early support leads to the best long-term outcomes.

 

8. Do you provide online consultations?

Yes. We offer online sessions for:

• Psychology

• Parent coaching

• Educational guidance

• Behaviour consultations

• Speech follow-ups

This benefits families living outside Kollam or with limited travel time.

 

9. Do you support school readiness?

Yes. School readiness programs include:

• Pre-writing skills

• Sitting tolerance

• Classroom behaviour

• Social interactions

• Sensory readiness

• OT and Behaviour Therapy together improve school performance.

 

10. How do I book an appointment at Pranaah?

 

Booking is simple: 📞 Call / WhatsApp +919446010728 / 8078971738

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