Special Needs

Will my child regress in absence of therapy during COVID

1 to 3 years

Created by Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy
Updated on Sep 10, 2020

Will my child regress in absence of therapy during COVID

While regular and sustained therapy can help children on the autism spectrum overcome many challenges, in the present times of the COVID pandemic and the resultant lockdown and limited mobility, there has been a break in the therapy sesions that were happening regularly in the past. This has given rise to a fear that children may regress in absence of therapy. Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, an eminent Developmental Pediatrician from UMMEED Child Development Center,Mumbai dispels this fear and talks about how parents and family members can support a child effectively.

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