CDC Publications – 2022-2025

    1. Babu George, Deepa Bhaskaran, Leena ML, Jubyraj Aswathymana Raju, Lalikumari Indiradevi, Preema Mahendran, Neethu Thulaseedharan. Prevalence and Patterns of Non-CommunicableDisease Risk Factors in Adolescents: A South-Kerala School Based Study. Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences. Volume 24, Issue 1; Jan-Mar 2025.
    2. Babu George, Juby Raj A. R., Leena M. L., Deepa Bhaskaran, Lalikumari I., Preema Mahendran,Neethu T. Prevalence and determinants of acanthosis nigricans among adolescents: a school based cross sectional study in Southern Kerala. Int J Res Dermatol. 2025 Jan;11(1):46-51.DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20243875
    3. Deepa Bhaskaran, Babu George, Leena M. L., Preema Mahendran, NeethuT., Prasanna G. L., Resmi V. R., Remadevi S. Translating and validating the modified checklist for autism in toddlers (M-CHAT- R/F) into Malayalam for effective utilization of it in the clinical setting. Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2024 Dec;11(12):1747-1751. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20243471
    4. Babu George, Deepa Bhaskaran, Leena ML , Jubyraj Aswathymana Raju, Lalikumari Indiradevi, Preema Mahendran, Neethu Thulaseedharan. Physical Activity and Screen-Based Recreation
    5. Patterns Among Adolescents in South Kerala – A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Volume 15; Issue: 1; January 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250105
    6. George, B., Padmam, M.S.R., Nair, M.K.C. et al. Childhood Autism Tool – Trivandrum (CAT-T) – Development and Validation. Indian J Pediatr (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-025-05672-x
    7. George B, Aswathymana Raju J, Mundappaliyil Leela L, Appukkuttan Omana M, Bhaskaran D, Saradamma R, Sarasamma L, Madhavan Amrutha L, Kunjumon R, Indiradevi L, Mahendran P. Development and Validation of a Tool for Assessing Pre-Writing Skills of 2-5 y old Children. Indian J Pediatr. 2024 Oct;91(10):1014-1020. doi: 10.1007/s12098-023-04776-6. Epub 2023 Sep 19. PMID:37725329.
    8. Bhaskaran, D., Thomas, S. & Scaria, L.M. Neurobehavioral Outcomes of Children with Antenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications. Indian J Pediatr (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05165-3
    9. Bhaskaran, D., Scaria, L., & George, B. (2024). Grief among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2024.2387401
    10. Bhaskaran, D., George, B. Savant Syndrome. Indian J Pediatr 89, 735 (2022).https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-022-04202-3
    11. Scaria LM, Bhaskaran D, George B. Prevalence of Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) Among Children in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. June 2022. doi:10.1177/02537176221100128
    12. Babu G, Scaria LM, Prasanna GL, Deepa B, Leena ML, Remadevi S. A Nine-Item Red Flag Sign Card for Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Toddlers Aged 12 to 18 Months. Indian J Pediatr. 2022;89(3):288-290. doi:10.1007/s12098-021-04021-y
    13. Sanjeev V. Thomas, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Manna Jose, Lekshmi Madhavan Amrithum, Deepa Bhaskar, Muttathu Krishnapanicker Chandrasekharan Nair, Babu George. Differential impact of antenatal exposure to antiseizure medications on motor and mental development in infants of women with epilepsy. Epileptic Disorders. [Epub ahead of print]. doi:10.1684/epd.2022.1414
    14. Scaria L, Soman B, George B et al. Determinants of very low birth weight in India: The National Family Health Survey – 4 [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]. Wellcome Open Res 2022, 7:20 (https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17463.2)
    15. George B, Raju JRA, Leela LM, Bhaskaran D, Indiradevi L, Thulaseedharan N.Prevalence and determinants of overweight andobesity among higher secondary students in a districtin Kerala. Int J Community Med Public Health 2021;8:3074-8.
    16. Comprehensive Resource Book on Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2023
    17. Thulaseedharan N, Maria Scaria L, Ambatipudi S, Bhaskaran D, Hariharan S, Sureshbabu A, et al. Nutritional Influences on Adiposity Rebound and Cardiometabolic Outcomes in a Prospective Birth Cohort of Low-Birth Weight Children: A Study Protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]. Wellcome Open Research [Internet]. 2025;10(473). Available from: https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/10-473/v1

Reports 

  • Autism Resource Book 
  • Model Anganawadi Centres in Kerala – A New Initiative
  • Evaluation of welfare schemes implemented at Attappadi under Women and Child Development Department, Government of Kerala
  • Report on Assessment of differently abled Children Trained In Magic by the Academy of Magical Sciences

 

Scales Developed and validated

General Developmental Screening Tools

  • CDC Grading: A simple method used to identify early motor delays in infants by tracking milestones like social smiles, head holding, sitting, and standing. It uses a grading system (0 to V) to help clinicians objectively assess developmental progression.
  • Trivandrum Developmental Screening Chart (TDSC: 0–6 years): A community-based tool consisting of 51 items designed to identify general developmental delays in early childhood.
  • Neuro-Developmental Screening Tool (NDST): A standardized instrument for children aged 2–9 years used to detect those at risk for various neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • 18 Point Screening Tool Kerala (PSTK-18): A tool specifically developed for the screening of developmental disabilities in infants aged 0–1 year.

Autism-Specific Tools

  • Trivandrum Autism Behavioural Checklist (TABC): A screening tool for children aged 18–36 months designed for early detection of autism in clinical and community settings.
  • Concern 9 – Red Flag sign Tool: A concise nine-item screening card for toddlers aged 12–18 months used to identify early behavioral markers of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Childhood Autism Tool–Trivandrum (CAT-T): A clinician-administered diagnostic measure for ASD in children aged 2–6 years, tailored for use in low- and middle-income settings.
  • M-CHAT-R/F (Malayalam version): A translated and validated version of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, used for screening children aged 18–30 months.

Language and Academic Readiness Tools

  • Language Evaluation Scale Trivandrum (LEST): Available for two age groups (0–3 and 3–6 years), this tool identifies language delays and is highly effective in resource-limited settings.
  • Nursery Evaluation Scale Trivandrum (NEST): A functional assessment for children aged 4–6 years that covers six developmental domains, including motor, cognitive, and social skills, to help teachers monitor progress.
  • Prewriting skills Assessment Tool (PAT): A 26-item tool designed to assess the writing readiness of children aged 2–5 years before they enter school.
  • Early Reading and Numeracy skills Assessment Tool: A tool currently being developed for children aged 3–6 years to evaluate emergent literacy and early math skills.

Mental Health and Parental Support

  • Teen Screen Questionnaire–Mental Health (TSQ-M): A self-reported screening instrument for Indian adolescents to identify mental ill-health.
  • Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire (QoLA): A Malayalam translation of a tool used to assess the psychosocial challenges and quality of life for parents of children with ASD.
  • Parental Grief Assessment Tool: A tool under development aimed at assessing grief and emotional distress specifically among Indian parents of children with ASD

 

List of Printed materials

  • Pamphlets (Malayalam)
  • Reproductive health among adolescent girls
  • Premarital and newly-wed counselling
  • School readiness testing
  • Breastfeeding
  • Early stimulation program
  • Autism
  • High Risk Newborns
  • Adolescence -Preventing Life style Diseases
  • Adolescence – Mental Health
  • Speech stimulation for children
  • Scholastic backwardness
  • Handbooks (Malayalam)
  • Premarital Counselling
  • 101 Questions and Answers for Adolescents
  • Adolescent Health
  • Multiple disability among children
  • Autism
  • Mental Retardation
  • Visual Impairment
  • Speech and Language Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • ADHD
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Downs Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Learning Disability
  • Toys and Children
  • Infant feeding
  • Autism
  • Books
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders; CDC Kerala: Early Intervention Package
  • A primer on Early communication and Language Skills
  • At risk babies, delay, deviation and disability: CDC Kerala: Early Intervention Package (birth to 6 years)
  • Care of Preterm Babies – Malayalam (Masam Thikayathe Janikkunna Kunjungalude Paricharanam)
  • Adolescent Health Cards (Boys & Girls)
  • Autism Resource Module (Under Publication)
  • First 1000 days (Under Publication)
  • Preterm Care (Under Publication)

Teens

1. Proceedings of National Workshop on Teenage Care, 2000
2. Teenage Care and Pre-marital Counseling, 2000
3. Adolescent Counseling, 2000
4. Adolescent-in health and disease, 2000
5. Parenting, 2001
6. Adolescent Pediatrics, 2001
7. Counselling, 2002
8. Adolescent Change agents, 2002
9. Adolescent Attitude, 2003
10. Depression, Scholastic Performance, 2003
11. Family life education module for young adult, 2004
12. Understanding Adolescent Issues, 2004
13. General Adjustment, 2006
14. Communication Speech & Language, 2006
15. The Preschool Child, 2007
16. The High risk newborn, 2008
17. Toddler, 2009
18. School Counseling, 2009
19. Developmental delay, 2009
20. Visual Impairment, 2009
21. CDC Clinic Services, 2010
22. Hearing Impairment, 2010
23. Mental Retardation, 2010
24. Cerebral Palsy, 2010
25. Adolescent Mental Health, 2011
26. Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
27. Speech and Language Disorders, 2011
28. Comorbidities in Childhood disabilities, 2011
29. Activities of Daily Living Skills, 2011
30. Multiple Disabilities, 2012
31. Childhood Disability, 2012
32. Autism-Early Detection and Intervention, 2013
33. CDC-Clinic and Research Experience, 2013
34. Premarital Counselling, 2013
35. Preventive cardiology in the young
36. Genetic Counselling
37. Teens Volume 9 No.2 July 2015
38. Teens Volume 10 No.2 July 2016

39.Teens, Vol 13&14, Number 1 &2, January & July 2019& 2020

40. Teens, Vol 15, Number 1 January 2021

Newsletter

  • Child, Volume 03, Issue 01, January 2020
  • Child, Volume 03, Issue 02, June 2020
  • Child, Volume 04, Issue 01, January 2021
  • Child, Volume 04, Issue 02, June 2021
  • Child, Volume 05, Issue 01, June 2022
  • Child, Volume 06, Issue 01, June 2024
  • Child, Volume 07, Issue 01, June 2025