About Us
Nurturing development and shaping futures
Thalir Manam Neurodevelopmental centre is dedicated to providing comprehensive developmental and behavioural pediatric care, grounded in clinical expertise, thoughtful innovation, and compassion.
Under the guidance of Dr. Naveena Karthik, the centre offers specialized care for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioural challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Our approach is multidisciplinary and individualized, recognising each child’s strengths, needs, and developmental trajectory. We focus on supporting families at every stage, with care plans that promote emotional wellbeing, functional independence, and smooth transitions into adolescence and adulthood.
Why Thalir Manam
Developmental Paediatrics & Assessments
Our Vision & Mission
Guiding Our Purpose
Our vision and mission drive everything we do, ensuring every child receives the best care possible
Our Vision
To guide children and adolescents with developmental differences from baby steps to bold strides through early intervention, thoughtful transition care, and strong partnerships with families and caregivers.
Our Mission
To bridge gaps in developmental care by helping every child and adolescent reach their full potential—through understanding their needs, strengthening supportive environments, and partnering with families and caregivers across home, school, and community
Our Core Values
What Makes Us Special
Excellence in Every Aspect
Compassionate Care
Individualized attention with empathy and understanding
Expert Team
Highly qualified developmental specialists
Innovation
Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Proven Results
Track record of successful outcomes
Feedback
What Parents Say About Us
We are proud of the positive feedback we receive from parents. Here are some of their stories.
Divya Mathew
Chennai
“She is an amazing listener and takes time to patiently answer all your questions. She made my daughter feel comfortable. One of the best developmental paediatricians and would highly recommend her.”
shikha rajeev
Chennai
“We consulted Dr Naveena about our son.Having met a lot of doctors about our son she stood out as someone truly exceptional and caring.She has a very compassionate and wonderful approach. She listened to our problems and very patiently explained the treatment plan. She made us feel confident and informed about our son's diagnosis.She guided us patiently and carefully outlined our treatment options. Under her care and guidance our son is showing wonderful improvement. She reaches out to us to know about therapy review and gives a lot of helpful suggestions to improve him.There are monthly reviews about the goals achieved and she discusses the same with the therapists as well. We are genuinely happy that we met her at the crucial time and steered us in the right direction. Dr Naveena has made a positive difference in our lives ”
vidhya devarajan
Chennai
“I recently met the Dr.Naveena for a consultation regarding my 10-year-old son. She explained his condition with great clarity and patience, making sure we understood every detail. She was extremely supportive and reassuring, and also committed to following up with us regularly to monitor his progress.”
Robert Jebakumar.J
Chennai
“Dr. Naveena has been supportive throughout my son’s developmental journey. She has guided us with in the right direction with patience and care.”
Vaji Azeem
Chennai
“Dr. Naveena was very patient and caring with my child. She spoke directly with my child, encouraged my child to talk, and involved my child in activities. She carefully observed my child’s behavior and explained her observations clearly.”
Anbu Selvi
Chennai
“My son is 14 years old, he has a Autism and has teenage behavior issues along with many doubts and confusions. We consulted Dr. Naveena Karthick at MIOT Hospital.She gave us very good clarification and clear guidance. She explained how to work with our son and what steps we should take for the next goals. Her approach towards my son was very kind, calm, and understanding. We are very satisfied with the consultation and truly appreciate her support and guidance. So, I genuinely recommend to her everyone.”
Dr. Naveena K
Director
Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics
“Supporting each child and teen, based on their unique needs.”
“Every child travels a developmental journey from early childhood through adolescence into adulthood. This journey needs ongoing guidance, careful monitoring, and consistent support to help each child reach their potential and develop functional independence. We walk alongside children and families at every step — from baby steps to bold strides.”
Dr. Naveena K is a Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician with over six years of experience supporting children and adolescents with developmental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental challenges.
She completed her MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and underwent paediatric training in the UK, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Developmental Neurology (PGDDN) from CDC, Trivandrum. She also holds a Post-Diploma in Family Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Special Education from Singapore, where she volunteered with early intervention centres and worked closely with children and adolescents across developmental stages.
Naveena K worked for three years as a Junior Consultant at a private neurodevelopmental centre in Chennai, gaining hands-on experience in assessing and managing children with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental and behavioural concerns.
She has completed advanced training in Paediatric Neurodisability from Sheffield, UK, and specialised mental health training for children and adolescents, and she is trained in key assessment tools including DASII, Bayley-III, 3di, and SCOPE Profile, along with adolescent life-skills programs.
She is the founder of Thalirmanam Neurodevelopmental Centre for Children and Adolescents—“Thalirmanam” means “Tender Minds” in Tamil.
At Thalirmanam, her philosophy is “from baby steps to bold strides”: nurturing children and families through every small developmental step, helping them grow confident, strong, and independent.
She also works as a visiting consultant at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, Hamsa Kids Kauvery Kovilambakkam, MIOT International, and A4 Hospital.
Her practice is family-centred, focusing on supporting children’s growth, promoting emotional wellbeing, and guiding families through every stage of development, including adolescent transition care.
Noticing developmental concerns in your child or teenager?
Noticing delays or changes in your child or teenager’s growth, learning, behavior, or emotions? Early support and guidance can make a meaningful difference in their development and well-being.
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