Dr. Akhila Nagaraj

Designation:- Consultant- Paediatric Development and Behavioural Medicine Specialist Qualification:- MBBS, MD (Developmental Paediatrician) Experience:- 12+ years About:- Dr. Akhila is an alumnus from St. John’s Medical College and Bangalore Medical College. She also did her Fellowship in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics from Indian Academy of Paediatrics Chapter of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Centre for Child Development And Disabilities, Bangalore and Certificate Course in Adolescent Health at Dr DY Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center. She has presented a paper titled " Social and Emotional Learning Program Among Preschool Children." which won the Dr. Bophiah Award for Social Paediatrics in 2019 and her paper on Socio Emotional Learning was selected for James Fleet Social Paediatrics Award by IAP - 2021. It was also published in Indian Pediatrics, Volume 58- June 15, 2021.Part of position paper on Early child Development- Indian Academy of Paediatrics 2021. Expertise:- Paediatric Development and Behavioural Medicine Specialist Fellowship:- Indian Academy of Paediatrics Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatrics chapter Adolescent Health Academy Indian Medical Association. Awards:- General movements course certification, General Movements Trust. (November 2019). Brief Observation of Symptoms of Autism Training, UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment. (June 2020). Bayley 4 training, Pearson. (December 2020). Child Psychology Diploma, Indian Council for Professional Education Mission. (May 2020). Awaz certified AAC professional (August 2021) Developmental supportive care certified provider (October 2021) TOT - South Zone - ECD(September 2021)