Chennai: More than 70 children undergoing treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders and birth defects at the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) at the Institute of Social Pediatrics, Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, received gifts as part of Children’s Day celebrations on Friday.The programme, organised in association with Make-A-Wish Foundation of India, aimed to promote the emotional well-being and inclusion of children undergoing early intervention treatment. “The volunteers asked the children what they would like. Every child who came today got the gifts. Usually, over 100 children visit DEIC,” said resident medical officer Vanithamalar. The children received gifts including study tables, bicycles, art and craft kits, remote-controlled cars, and books. The gifts were intended to encourage them through their treatment journey and support their learning and development, she added.“Many children have got cycles and were so happy today. They rode their bicycles, while the younger children got tricycles. There were big smiles on their faces, and their parents thanked us,” said Dr S Ganesh, director, Institute of Social Pediatrics.
