Special Interest in Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental Pediatrics
Dr Soubhagya Khare has a special interest in developmental pediatrics, supporting families who have concerns about their child's developmental milestones, speech, behaviour, attention or social communication. Assessment focuses on careful screening and evaluation, honest communication, and referral when genuinely appropriate — never on promising a diagnosis or guaranteed outcome.
Areas of Assessment
What developmental assessment and screening can cover
Developmental milestones
Reviewing whether a child's motor, language, cognitive and social milestones are progressing as expected for their age.
Speech and language concerns
Screening for delayed or unclear speech, limited vocabulary, or difficulty understanding and using language.
Delayed milestones
Assessing children who appear to be reaching motor, language or social milestones later than typically expected.
Behavioural concerns
Discussing behaviours that parents or caregivers find persistently difficult to understand or manage.
Attention concerns
Screening for difficulties with attention, focus or activity level that are affecting daily functioning.
Learning concerns
Discussing early concerns about learning that have been noticed at home or reported by a school.
Social communication concerns
Assessing how a child interacts, communicates and engages socially with family members and peers.
Poor eye contact
Evaluating reduced or inconsistent eye contact as one part of a broader developmental and social assessment.
Guidance
When should parents seek an evaluation?
Any of the following can be a reasonable reason to book a consultation.
- A milestone (motor, speech, social) seems delayed compared to peers
- A teacher, family member or caregiver has raised a concern
- Your child shows reduced eye contact or limited social interaction
- Speech is unclear, very limited, or not progressing as expected
- Attention, focus or activity level is affecting daily life
- You simply want a professional opinion for clarity or reassurance
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Dr Khare is a pediatrician (MBBS, DCH, DNB Pediatrics) with a special interest in developmental pediatrics, gained through focused clinical experience. This is described accurately as a special interest rather than a separate specialist certification.
Related reading: see our services page on Developmental and Behavioural Concerns for how these concerns fit into general pediatric consultations.
This information is educational and general in nature. It does not replace an individualized consultation with a qualified pediatrician. Read our full medical disclaimer.