Health Condition 1: F902- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type Health Condition 2: F949- Childhood disorder of social functioning, unspecified Health Condition 3: F939- Childhood emotional disorder, unspecified
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 1 month to 18 years 2. Availability of a Primary Caregiver or Parent 3. Consent to Participate in the study and the follow up process
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children diagnosed Severe Neurological Disorders: Children with epilepsy with uncontrolled seizures, or neurodegenerative disorders that significantly impair communication or cooperation in screening assessments. 2. Children with acute medical illness at the time of screening: Children who are hospitalized or have a severe acute illness at the time of screening will be excluded to avoid confounding effects on behavioral assessment. 3. Children with a prior diagnosis with a fully established psychiatric disorder and undergoing intensive treatment: If a child is already diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) and is undergoing intensive psychiatric treatment (hospitalization, psychotherapy, or multiple psychotropic medications), they may be excluded to prevent bias in validation. 4. Children with history of developmental regression due to organic causes: Children with documented progressive developmental regression due to metabolic or genetic syndromes that significantly impact cognitive and behavioral function. 5. Children with non-consent from Parent/Guardian
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To develop and validate a novel screening tool for early detection of developmental, mood, and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.Timepoint: 2 years | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of Developmental, Mood, and Behavioral Disorders in the Study PopulationTimepoint: 2 years | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital