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Approach to Case of Ataxia in Children

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Approach to Case of Ataxia in Children

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Case Description

Ataxia in children is a neurological disorder characterized by impaired coordination, balance, and voluntary muscle movements. Ataxia is a term used to describe a group of disorders that affect the cerebellum, a part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance. There are various types of...

Case Summary

  • Ataxia is a movement disorder characterized by impaired voluntary movement and excessive involuntary movements, leading to abnormalities in tone, posture, balance, and fine motor control. It involves the inability to make smooth, accurate, and coordinated movements, affecting motor, sensory, articulation, and other functions.

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Dr. Khushal Dilip Ugale

Dr. Khushal Dilip Ugale

Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Sunshine Counselling and Therapy Center, Nasik
Mr. Khushal Dilip Ugale is a registered Clinical Psychologist recognized by RCI. He has completed an M.Sc in Neuropsychology from Gujarat Forensic Science University and an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from Osmania University. He has been working as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Sunshine Counseling and Therapy Center, Nashik. He is also a visiting psychologist at Tata Consultancy Services. He has completed Team CBT level 1 certification by feeling good institute and Yoga Pravesh course recognized by Ayush Mantralay. He specializes in personality evaluation and treatment of mood disorders. He has successfully treated more than 3,000 clients to date. He has been invited as a speaker at various awareness programs at State and National level. His area of interest includes mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and behavior modification.

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