MBBS MD ( Paediatrics), MRCPCH, PG Diploma in Neurodisability
Specialises in
I am an experienced Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician with over 20 years' experience in Paediatrics. I am trained in assessment of all aspects of Neurodevelopment such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Delay, Dyspraxia, Learning Difficulties and Sleep Problems related to these conditions.
I offer assessment of autism (all forms including Asperger's Syndrome and autism in girls), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), developmental delay/ early developmental impairment, dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder, learning difficulties and intellectual disability, as well as assessment of sleep problems related to these conditions..
I also assess children and young people on Autism Spectrum for Pathological Demand Avoidant profile.
I assess children and young people under the age of 16 years.
I specialise in assessment of complex autism and autism in girls and teenagers.
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Deepshikha Thakur at Spire include:
Paediatrics
MBBS / Jabalpur, India / 1997
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MD (Paediatrics) / Chandigarh, India / 2001
Masters Degree in Paediatrics,
MRCPCH / London / 2004
MRCPCH –Member of Royal College of Paediatrics
Chief Investigator in Autism Research: Kaspar Trial
Clinical Appraisal Lead, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Designated Medical Officer (DMO), Special Education Needs and Disability, West Hertfordshire
Lead Doctor for Autism, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Website | https://www.autismdoctor.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Janice Keating |
| Private secretary telephone | 0748 653 1240 |
| Private secretary email | jan.keating@nhs.net |