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    Nandita de Souza is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and the director of Sethu Centre for Child Development and Family Guidance in Goa, a multidisciplinary facility that offers family-centred care using a strengths-based approach to neurodivergent children and their families.


    Areas of expertise

    Child development, disability, mental health, inclusive education


    Currently working at

    I have worked in the Depts of Pediatrics in Government service from 1983 to 1993, followed by private practice as a pediatrician for 3 years. In 1996 I founded Sangath society and worked as the Clinical Director for 8 years before resigning on ethical grounds, to start Sethu in 2005 where I have been the Director since its inception


    Articles by Nandita de Souza

    an indian family walking on the beach--family-centred care
    Diversity & Inclusion
    October 11, 2024
    Why families are key to supporting children with neurodiversity
    Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in India are often viewed with stigma due to misinformation and a lack of support services. Here's how family-centred care can help change this outlook and ensure that both the family and the child are cared for.
    by Nandita de Souza, Andre Filipe Velho | 7 min read
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