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My son is speech delayed. he used to speak with he was 1+ and suddenly stopped. He doesn't respond quickly if we can him. He is 2 yrs old. I wanted to know whom I should take him? Child psychologist or clinical psychologist to check for ASD.
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You must consult a Clinical Psychologist (MPhil Clinical Psychology) who can help to assess, diagnose and provide therapy for the same.
In India, a Clinical psychologist with MPhil Clinical Psychology is the only one who is trained professionally and has the license to diagnose and provide treatment.
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Serefe Child Development and enhancement center in Gurgaon has a multi-speciality center, where we have Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychologist, Occupational therapist, speech therapist etc for the overall assessment and therapy for the child. I am a RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist, you can consult me for the same. I work in Serefe.
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I can understand u feel deeply concerned abs helpless. Pls take him to a child psychologist who has a clinical background so that he or she can assess ur child’s speech and guide appropriately. U can look up for qualifications like masters in clinical psychology or mphil in clinical psychology when u search for a therapist.
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Dr. Padam Kanwar Bhati (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi I hope you are doing well.
You can meet both professionals. But clinical psychologist will be able to help you out for clear picture about ASD.
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Consult Cli.Psychologist
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Ms. Neha Ravichandran
Counselling Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly seek help with a speech therapist. If you see any changes in his behaviour etc due to confidence issues then you can reach counselling psychologist
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Speech therapist
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Ms. Jinisha Bhatt
Psychologist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
You could meet a Developmental Pediatrician and/or a Child Psychologist to have a proper assessment for your child.
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Dr. Mustafa Mun (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Meet a good Child Psychologist for your son near your home or online.
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Ms. Mithila Desai
Psychologist
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, Thanks for reaching out, you will have to see a clinical psychologist
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