Dr. Dinesh K. S.

(M.D (Ay.)) Prof & Head, Department of Kaumarabhritya, V. P. S. V. Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala

The development of an individual is compassed of different dimensions like Gross motor, Fine motor, Language, Adaptive etc. Developmental disorder is an emerging challenge in the global health care system. It’s a globally accepted fact that, while addressing a mental and physical development disorder the contribution of multidisciplinary approach of Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Behavioral, Adaptive, Educational therapies etc. are vitally important. There has been an increased utilization of the Complementary Alternative Medicine for its management. In India, Ayurveda is one of the most widely practiced Complementary and alternative Medicine. ADITHI [Ayurveda and Therapeutic Intervention for Developmental Habilitative Intervention] clinic…

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Every science in the modern era is following a philosophy of reductionism as part of its instinctive development processes. This reductionist approach in science helps to condense its complicity, simplifies the process of conceptualization and enhances comprehension. This approach also pervades medical science and complements its development in the field of diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases. However, nowadays the concept of reductionism is misinterpreted and implemented improperly in modern science which has led to several negative impacts. This reductionist nature in due time also impacted the development of Ayurveda, evident in the form of Ashtangas as well as surgical…

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