CM inaugurates neuro centre

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsTo overcome the learning disabilities in children, training should be given to  parents and teachers, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Sunday.Inaugurating the Neurocentre Cochin, a comprehensive clinical service in neurosciences, the CM pointed out that the approach to the disability should be modified.  “We need a different approach while dealing with the learning disabilities in children. Training should be given to teachers and parents on how to deal with the children,” the Chief Minister said. Justice V R Krishna Iyer was the chief guest. Dr Philip John, Dr Sujith Vasudevan, Dr Reji Paul, Dr Varghese Cheriyan, K Radhakrishnan, Dr M S Jinan, Dr K J S Rajeev and Dr Mathew Abraham spoke.The centre is a new initiative for the   treatment of neurological and psychiatric problems. The psychiatry wing will have facilities for detection and treatment of learning disabilities, autism and language-related issues in children.The 15-member expert team comprises clinical psychologists, language pathologists and special educators.  The centre has facilities for treatment of neurological issues including Parkinsons disease, brain stroke and dementia.first published:August 20, 2012, 11:01 ISTlast updated:August 20, 2012, 11:01 IST 
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