Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, recognized for its commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare solutions, reports a noteworthy breakthrough in paediatric care. A two-year-old boy, Aarav Prakash, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, has achieved the notable milestone of independent walking (walking without external assistance) within six-months of treatment at the Child Development Centre (CDC) under the oversight of Dr Swati Chhabra at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida Extension.
Aarav's medical trajectory commenced with a referral to the CDC at Yatharth Hospital, Noida Extension, where a specialized team of professionals collaborated under a multi-disciplinary framework. The team, comprising a development paediatrician, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and special educator, employed a rigorous approach tailored to Aarav's specific requirements, resulting in a substantial improvement in his body movements and gestures.
On the treatment, Dr Swati Chhabra, Consultant & In-charge – Child Development Centre, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida Extension, said "With a tailored approach combining physical, occupational, and speech therapy, our multidisciplinary team, including pediatric specialists, crafted a comprehensive plan for Aarav, a child with cerebral palsy. Through the integration of devices like adaptive utensils, specialized seating, and ankle foot Orthosis (AFO) splints, we aimed to enhance Aarav's fine motor skills and overall independence. Overcoming initial obstacles, Aarav now stands independently, showcasing the remarkable progress achieved in a short timeframe. Our commitment to addressing individual needs ensures a brighter, more independent future for children like Aarav.”
The treatment encompassed a comprehensive strategy, incorporating a paediatric ophthalmology review, prescription of glasses, visual stimulation exercises, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Aarav's progress was systematically monitored through periodic assessments, with parental counselling playing a pivotal role in the overall success of the treatment.
Reflecting on Aarav's journey with the treatment, Aarav's father Mr. Vishwambhar Prakash expressed "Yatharth Hospital has been a big help for our little Aarav. He used to have trouble walking and moving around, but after a year of treatment there, he's improved a lot. Now, he can walk steadily, hold things better, and his movements have gotten much better. We're really happy with the care Aarav received at Yatharth Hospital. Thanks to them, our son is doing so much better now."
Aarav's documented case, as outlined in the Paediatric Development Centre Assessment Form, illuminates the intricacies of his condition, encompassing global development delay, seizures, spinal bifida, and cortical visual impairment. Despite the complexities involved, the collaborative efforts of the medical team culminated in remarkable strides in Aarav's developmental trajectory.