Is your child talking less than other children the same age, or finding it hard to focus, play with others or follow instructions? A child development assessment in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa at Vertex Clinics helps you find out whether your child is simply taking their own time or needs extra support. Our paediatric team listens to your concerns, observes your child at play, reviews milestones in speech, movement, behaviour and learning, and then explains what we found in plain, supportive language.
It is a structured medical review of how a child is progressing in speech and language, movement, thinking and learning, social skills, emotions, attention and everyday behaviour.
The aim is not to label a child. It is to understand their strengths and difficulties, and to decide whether they need reassurance, closer watching or help from other specialists. Developmental differences are not diseases, and they are not caused by poor parenting.
Children reach milestones at slightly different ages, but there are broad windows. Consistently missing several milestones, or losing a skill they already had, is a reason to seek advice.
Here are some signs that deserve a closer look:
| Age | Seek advice if your child... |
|---|---|
| By 3 months | Does not smile in response to you or follow faces |
| By 6 months | Shows no interest in sounds, does not reach for objects or has stiff or very floppy limbs |
| By 9 to 12 months | Does not babble, respond to their name, or use gestures such as waving or pointing |
| By 18 months | Is not walking, has no meaningful words or does not seem to understand simple requests |
| By 2 years | Uses very few words, does not combine two words, does not imitate or play pretend |
| By 3 years | Is hard to understand, does not speak in short sentences or avoids playing with others |
| School age | Struggles with reading, writing or maths, cannot stay seated or attend, or has frequent meltdowns |
| At any age | Loses skills they once had, such as speech or social interest |
These are warning signs only. A single sign does not mean there is a problem, and a doctor’s assessment gives clearer answers.
Not if you are worried. Some late talkers do catch up, but early checks cost nothing and allow help to begin sooner when it is needed.
The first years of life are a period of rapid brain development, and support given early is often more effective. Waiting can delay help for a child who needs it, while an early check that finds nothing wrong still gives you peace of mind.
It can look at speech and language delay, global developmental delay, motor and coordination difficulties, autism spectrum features, attention and hyperactivity, learning difficulties, behaviour and anxiety concerns, and the effect of hearing or vision problems.
Many conditions overlap, and a child can have more than one. For example, hearing loss can look like speech delay or inattention, which is why we check the basics first.
We take a detailed history, observe your child at play, examine them, use age-appropriate screening tools and talk to you about what you see at home and, for older children, at school.
Please bring your child’s usual comforts, such as a toy or snack, so that they feel at ease.
Sometimes, but often not. Many developmental conditions need more than one visit, input from other specialists or a period of observation before a clear picture emerges.
We prefer an accurate understanding to a hurried label. When something is unclear, we say so honestly and plan a review.
Depending on the findings, your child may benefit from a hearing test, eye examination, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, special education support or a child psychologist.
Vertex Clinics is a paediatric clinic, not a therapy centre. Many parents begin their search by typing names like Zs Child Developmental Centre into a search box, hoping to find help that understands children’s development. Our role is to carry out the medical assessment, rule out medical causes, explain the findings and guide you to the right therapists and services if they are needed, while staying with you for ongoing medical follow-up.
Talk, read, play and sing with your child every day, follow their interests, keep routines predictable, limit screens and make sure they sleep well.
Simple habits that help:
Heavy early screen use can reduce the conversation a young child hears and may contribute to delay, but being bilingual does not cause speech delay, and being a boy is not a good reason to wait.
Children in multilingual homes often have words split between languages, so we count all the languages together.
They are watched more closely, and their development is judged by corrected age, which allows for the weeks they were born early.
Dr. Vishal J. Kole, our pediatrician and neonatologist, trained in neonatology in the UK and has experience with premature and high-risk babies, including follow-up focused on neurodevelopment.
Difficulty with reading, writing, maths, attention or behaviour can have many causes, including vision or hearing problems, anxiety, learning differences, ADHD or sleep trouble, and a medical assessment helps sort these out.
Medication for attention problems is not started casually. It is considered only after a full assessment, and alongside strategies for home and school. Our School Health Check-ups service can also be a helpful first step.
Yes. Appropriate support can help many children build skills, manage difficulties and take part more fully in family and school life, although each child’s path is different.
We do not promise specific outcomes. We promise honest assessment, practical advice and steady support.
Choose a paediatrician who listens carefully, does not dismiss your worries, explains findings simply and works with therapists and teachers.
Many parents look for the Best pediatrician in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa because they want one doctor who has watched their child grow from infancy. Others type in the Best Child Development Disease Treatment Doctors in Kondhwa, and while we would gently say that developmental differences are not diseases, we understand that parents mainly want skilled, kind help. Dr. Vishal J. Kole (MBBS, DCh, DNB Paediatrics, MRCPCH, Fellowship in Neonatology) has more than 13 years of experience and speaks Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu, so that families can describe their worries in the language they are most comfortable with.
Bring your child’s growth and vaccination records, birth and discharge papers, previous reports, a list of milestones you remember, short videos of behaviours that worry you and any school reports.
Videos of your child at home, such as speaking, playing or having a meltdown, can help us see what happens outside the clinic.
From infancy. Developmental monitoring happens at routine visits, and a more detailed assessment can be arranged whenever a concern arises.
Younger children stay with a parent. Older children and teenagers may speak to the doctor alone for part of the visit.
No. Developmental differences have many causes, and they are not caused by parenting.
It can have many explanations, including hearing problems. A proper assessment is needed before any conclusion.
Some do, especially with support. Others need longer-term help. A review shows which is likely.
A calm, positive explanation, a good night’s sleep and a favourite toy are usually enough.
Every child deserves to be understood, and every parent deserves clear answers instead of weeks of worry. With patient observation, careful assessment and honest guidance, we help families decide what to do next and when. If you would like a thoughtful child development assessment in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa, Vertex Clinics is ready to listen. Call +91 97303 44558 or book your appointment today.