Blogs

Author: Team NRF | 11th April 2026 Introduction: The Growing Challenge Few are Talking About Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, cognition, and daily functioning. In a review by de Lau and Breteler (2006) [1], it was reported that an estimated 10 million people in the world (i.e., approximately 0.3% […]

Author: Mr Sumit Sehgal Author | Poet | Mentor to Young Minds Founder, Young Dragons’ Literary Hub | 4th April, 2026 On World Autism Awareness Day, I find myself not just thinking about autism, but thinking about how I changed. Because the truth is, autism didn’t change.I did. Phase 1: Unaware (2010) My first introduction to autism

Author: Mihika (Child Guidance Counsellor) | 28th March 2026 When I reflect on my childhood, my memories are not characterized by toys or screens, but by outdoor indigenous games that filled our evenings with life, laughter and learning. Stapoo drawn with chalk on the ground, chupan chupai that turned hiding corners into spaces of thrill

Author: Mr Sumit Sehgal Author | Poet | Mentor to Young Minds Founder, Young Dragons’ Literary Hub | 21st March, 2026 Some experiences quietly shift the way we look at life. My journey with NRF — The Neuroaid and Research Foundation has been one such experience. Last year, when I conducted my first storytelling workshop

Author: Dr Priya Jain, Consultant – Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics | 14th March, 2026 “Taming the free spirit of children is not our goal. Showing them how to grow in harmony with themselves and others – that’s our job” Oppositional Defiant Disorder (“ODD”) is a condition in which a child has behavioral problems of being mostly angry

Author: Dr Monika (HOD Occupational Therapy and Joint Head Administration, NRF) | 7th March, 2026 What do a bus depot, railway platform, airport terminal, hotel, school or hospital have in common? That’s right, it is the WAITING ROOM. Have you ever sat or stood in the corner of a waiting room and observed the people?

Author: Jhilmil Rathore (Student Volunteer) | 21st February, 2026 Footpaths in India are legally a pedestrian’s fundamental right (Article 226), designed for safe walking. In several investigative pieces by Newslaundry (An independent media organisation) a disturbing but familiar reality of urban India is laid bare: footpaths in residential areas—especially in so-called “posh” colonies of Delhi—are no longer

Author: Rajni Nagar (Consultant, Special Education) | 14th Feb 2026 In an increasingly interconnected world, tolerance for diversity is not just a value, but a necessity for harmonious coexistence. Embracing this essential quality allows us to build inclusive communities, reduce conflict, and unlock the immense potential that varied perspectives bring to society. Among us are

Author: Dr Monika (HOD Occupational Therapy and Joint Head Administration, NRF) | 7th February, 2026 Winter Bliss Post – Diwali usually signifies the onset of winters in North India. The chill in the air becomes noticeable early in the morning and late at night. The aroma of roasted groundnuts and sweet potatoes, piping hot tea

“My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.”
―Ernest Hemingway
Almost six months ago, NRF authors decided that they needed to be ‘heard’ too. Not just by their patients or colleagues, but by the community in general. A series of good quality professional narratives that went unnoticed only because they were not getting published, could not be a deterrent. After all, we were not just qualified professionals but also experienced ‘hands’ working in the field of rehabilitation for many years.
After much deliberation, we revisited the question burning within us – “Why not blogs”? They were articles that covered various topics of interest, with a casual undertone and an ideal platform for the NRF team to articulate their thoughts and passions.
Then came the discussion on the ‘name’. NeuroConnect existed as NRF’s online awareness platform – a runaway hit from Episode 1. We needed to ponder over another cognate. An elegant logo was designed; backdrop modified just a little; feel and spirit of NeuroConnect was retained yet we had something new ; NEUROVOICE was born thus on 30 August 2025.