Dr Kanhu Panda, Child and Newborn Specialist

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects how a child communicates, interacts, and experiences the world. Every child with autism is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and pace of development.

Early identification, timely intervention, and family-centred care play an important role in supporting communication, learning, and social skills.

Early support matters. Consult our paediatric specialists at CARE Hospitals, Bhubaneswar.

Is your child eating too little or too selectively?

Between 18 months and 2 years, many children start refusing foods or eating very selectively. While this can be a normal phase, consistently limited eating may lead to nutritional gaps that affect growth, energy, and immunity.

Simple steps can help build better habits:
• Offer a variety of foods regularly
• Avoid forcing your child to eat
• Keep mealtimes calm and distraction-free

If your child is eating very little, avoiding food groups, or showing low energy, it’s important to seek expert advice early.