ABOUT ICD

Institute for Child Development (ICD) is a not for profit organization registered under section 25 of Company Act 1956. It exclusively works with children with delayed milestones, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Neuromuscular Diseases (e.g. High risk infants, Children with Brain Injury, and Developmental Disabilities, etc). It is one of the first Pediatric Habilitation / Rehabilitation Centers in India, situated in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi. ICD (formerly known as INSTITUTE FOR CHILDHOOD DISABILITY) is known as a premier institute for children with special needs.  Since its inception (2001), it has treated more than 35,000 children from different parts of the Globe. 

Institute for Child Development (ICD) has gained a National and International reputation for providing proper diagnostic and treatment services to children with special needs through its indigenous approach. The mission of ICD is to help children with delayed milestones, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Neuromuscular Diseases (e.g. High Risks Infants, Children with Brain Injury, and Developmental Disabilities, etc) achieve their maximum potential while providing guidance and support to their families, as well as education and community services.

The organization has been well known for its genuine guidance and quality services. The ongoing results have enabled the organization to become world leader in the field of Childhood Disability Management. ICD is proud to get the National Education Leadership Award and ABP News Excellence Award

Institute for Child Development provides the highest-quality assessment and intervention for children with developmental delays. ICD’s reach is global with about 30% local (From Delhi & NCR), about 45% from other states and about 25% from foreign countries(Children from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Australia, USA, UK, , etc are the International beneficiaries

ICD practices combination therapy ( C-therapy) which is also considered as an eclectic approach. The innovative ICD treatment approach has been based on the concept of Neuroplasticity and Motor Learning.

The organization has different projects / programs to cater the need of children with delayed milestones or childhood disabilities. ICD has three ongoing projects. Namely, Malina Foundation, Prerna Foundation and Rainbow Integrated Special school.

Malina Foundation runs the following programs:

Avanti – Provision for Consultation with

• General Physician
• Child Developmental Specialist
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Neurologist / Neurosurgeon (Pediatric & Adult)
• Orthopedic Surgeon(Pediatric & Adult)

Aakriti- Provision for Aids & Appliances

• Orthoses / Orthotics
• Postural  Aids
• Mobility Aids
• Adaptive Aids
• Assistive Technology

Sahas- Provision for Advance Management

• Botulinum Therapy- Botox / Xeomin
• Intrathecal baclofen Pump implantation & therapy
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery- SDR / Fasciculotomy

Purak- Provision for Alternative and Complementary Medicines

• Acupuncture
• Homeopathy
• Ayurved
• Unani
• Yoga

Umeed- Provision for Exploratory therapies

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy-HBOT
• Stem Cell Therapy

Vidya- Provision for Training and Updation

• Professional Skill Enhancement Courses- 
• Care Givers / Parents Skill Enhancement Courses

Rahbar- Provision for Association

• Collaboration
• Outreach Services

Prerna Foundation runs the following programs:

•       Infant stimulation therapy
•       Early intervention
•       Play therapy
•       Developmental therapy
•       Pediatric Physiotherapy
•       Pediatric Occupational therapy

Prayas-Centre for Cognition Enhancement 

•       Special education
•       Behavioral therapy

Aarohi-Centre for Communication Enhancement 

•        Speech therapy
•        Auditory training

Rainbow Integrated Special School runs the following programs: