If you or your doctor have any concerns about your child's development, learning or behavior, our Developmental pediatrician is the first point of contact at NIPMR and she/he can provide comprehensive evaluations and customized recommendations for care and support.
If you or your doctor have any concerns about your child's development, learning or behavior, our Developmental pediatrician is the first point of contact at NIPMR and she/he can provide comprehensive evaluations and customized recommendations for care and support.
New patients may be referred to our Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic by parents, physicians or other clinicians by simply calling the NIPMR reception and making an appointment. Depending on the child's age and needs, they may be referred to other team members like the physiatrist or any one or more of the other therapy departments.
Dr. Nimmy Joseph is a Developmental Paediatrician with over 12 years of dedicated experience in the field of paediatric healthcare, specializing in the nuanced and critical area of neurodevelopmental disorders. She embarked on her medical journey by obtaining her MBBS from Government Medical College, Kottayam, laying a strong foundation in general paediatrics. She pursued a Diploma in Child Health (DCH),fron St Johns medical college Bangalore from followed by a DNB in Paediatrics from National board of examinations . Her quest for specialized knowledge led her to attain a Postgraduate Diploma in Developmental Neurology (PGD-DN), and a post graduate diploma in adolescent paediatrics (PGDAP) From Child Development Centre, Government Medical College Trivandrum. Additionally, she holds the prestigious MRCPCH (UK) and a Diploma in Paediatric Allergy and Asthma, from Gangaram hospital Delhi, signifying her comprehensive approach to paediatric medicine.
She specialises in addressing Early Childhood Developmental Delays and Disorders, including Motor and Speech delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cognitive delays, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, and various Behavioural Disorders. Additionally, she leads School Readiness Evaluation Programs, Developmental Assessment and Evaluation, and Outreach Programs on Socio- Emotional Learning. Her work also encompasses Developmental Follow-Ups and Parent Counselling.
Dr Nimmy Joseph is a strong advocate for moving from "Label to Enable," emphasising the empowerment of children with special needs and fostering inclusivity and community acceptance of neuro divergence. She works with parents to ensure that the children get the best of care, attention, and support.
