Additional Professor of Psychiatry
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Dr. Puneet Misra is a leading expert in child and adolescent psychiatry with over two decades of clinical and research experience. He has been instrumental in developing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment protocols for children with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD in the Indian context.
His clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of child mental health disorders, with particular expertise in complex neurodevelopmental conditions. He has pioneered family-centered treatment approaches that integrate medical, psychological, and educational interventions.
Dr. Misra has made significant contributions to the understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders in Indian children. His research focuses on early identification, comprehensive assessment, and evidence-based interventions for children with autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.
He has been involved in developing culturally appropriate assessment tools and intervention protocols that consider the unique social, cultural, and educational context of Indian families dealing with developmental disorders.
Dr. Misra has trained numerous psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health professionals in child and adolescent psychiatry. He has conducted workshops and training programs across India on autism assessment, ADHD management, and developmental disorders.
His mentorship has been instrumental in developing the next generation of child mental health professionals in India, with many of his trainees now serving in leadership positions across the country.
Dr. Misra is actively involved in advocacy for children with developmental disorders and their families. He has worked closely with parent organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve access to quality mental health services for children.
He has been instrumental in developing guidelines for school-based mental health programs and has contributed to policy discussions on inclusive education for children with developmental disabilities.
Dr. Misra is currently leading research initiatives focused on genetic markers in autism spectrum disorders, effectiveness of early intervention programs, and development of technology-assisted therapy tools for children with developmental disabilities.
His recent work involves collaborative research on cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions and the development of family-centered care models for Indian families dealing with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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