Name: Prateek
Gender: Male
Father’s Name: Pratibha
Mother’s Name: Shahaji
Family Type: Separated family
Disability Type: Intellectual disability
Address: Chandanahalli, Humnabad Taluk, Bidar District
Date of Birth:07 January 2022
Family Background:
This is a middle-class family engaged in agriculture. The household includes grandparents, parents, and a younger sibling.
Birth History:
The child did not cry at birth and was admitted to the hospital.
Before Intervention:
The child only remained lying down.
• Didn’t recognize parents.
• Did not cry even when hungry.
Identification:
The child was identified through the Anganwadi worker. Assessment showed:
• Poor head and neck control
• No recognition of parents
• Inability to hold objects
• Unable to sit
• Drooling
Medical Intervention:
MRI scan was done. The child has epilepsy and requires regular medication. Daily activities were recommended.
Results:
• The child can now sit independently.
• Tries to move forward from sitting position.
• Holds small objects.
• Drooling has reduced.
• Recognizes parents.
• Pays attention to sounds.