Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna
Developmental Pediatrician
Autism, Parenting and Child Health
Trained as a pediatrician, Lakshmi is passionate about child health and nutrition for parenting, and is an advocate for sensitive children on the autism spectrum. She is a popular speaker for international conferences and also consults to Steiner/Waldorf schools providing teacher training and support for children and families.
Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna
Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna is a pediatrician (neonatologist) with 25 years experience. Before starting her private practice, she was the Head of the Department of the Child Development Unit at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. She then founded Little Hearts Children's Hospital in Hyderabad, India in 1997. Dr. Lakshmi also founded the Saandeepani Centre for Healing and Curative Education in 2004 (in Hyderabad) for children with special needs and developmental delays.
Dr. Lakshmi uses an integrated approach towards child development and treatment. Her approach includes consultation, teacher training workshops for schools, child development workshop for parents, and family meetings. She has worked extensively in India, Nepal, Singapore, Australia and, more recently, the US.
The primary focus of her work has been with Steiner schools in Australia as a school doctor. Dr. Lakshmi was the President of Anthroposophical Medical Society in India, and is very well regarded across multiple geographies for her integrated approach to health and well being.