This circular provides a standardized treatment workflow for managing children with developmental problems, including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and specific learning disorders. It outlines assessment protocols, management strategies for parents, and early intervention techniques for children under three years old. The document details the roles of secondary care district hospitals and tertiary care medical centers in providing multidisciplinary support. It emphasizes home-based parent-mediated skills training and social welfare measures to assist families. The guidelines are intended for healthcare professionals to ensure consistent care across different levels of the Indian health system.

This circular provides a standardized treatment workflow for managing children with developmental problems, including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and specific learning disorders. It outlines assessment protocols, management strategies for parents, and early intervention techniques for children under three years old. The document details the roles of secondary care district hospitals and tertiary care medical centers in providing multidisciplinary support. It emphasizes home-based parent-mediated skills training and social welfare measures to assist families. The guidelines are intended for healthcare professionals to ensure consistent care across different levels of the Indian health system.