⚠️ Online consultations are for guidance, second opinions, therapy planning, and follow-up care. Formal diagnostic assessments requiring standardised in-person testing will be advised for an in-clinic visit at Vistara CDC, Perambur, Chennai.
Who This Is For
For every family who needs expert guidance and can’t wait 18 months
Whether you’re an NRI family abroad, a parent in a city without a developmental paediatrician, or a family seeking a second opinion — this consultation is for you.
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NRI & International Families
Living in UK, USA, UAE, Australia, Singapore or elsewhere with limited local specialist access
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Second Opinion
Have a diagnosis or report but want a Fellowship-level expert’s view before starting therapy
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Long Waiting Lists
On a 12–18 month NHS or public system waitlist and need expert guidance now
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Tier-2 & Tier-3 India
In cities or towns in India where specialist developmental paediatricians are not available
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Therapy Guidance
Child already in therapy but parents want structured guidance and a clear roadmap
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Parent Training
Want to learn evidence-based parent-mediated strategies to support your child at home
The Process
How your online consultation works — 5 clear steps
From booking to clear next steps — everything is handled on WhatsApp.
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📱 Book via WhatsApp
Send a WhatsApp message to Dr Rine with your child’s name, age, and main concern. You’ll receive a response within a few hours with consultation details and a pre-consultation intake form.
WhatsApp: +91 63692 78008
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💳 Pay & Confirm
Receive the consultation fee and a secure payment link. Once payment is confirmed, your booking is locked in. International payments accepted via card, PayPal equivalent, or SWIFT/wire transfer.
Confirmation within 2 hours of payment
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🗓️ Select Your Time Slot
Choose a slot that fits your time zone — UK, USA, Gulf, Singapore, Australia, or anywhere in India. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday. Early morning and evening slots available for international families.
Across all major time zones
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💻 Your Consultation
Before the call, Dr Rine personally reviews all your previous reports, assessments, therapy notes, and school records. During the 45–60 minute video session:
Full developmental and medical history is taken
Structured clinical assessment via video observation
Review of all previous reports and evaluations
Your specific concerns and questions addressed
Discussion of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, or clinical impression
WhatsApp Video or Google Meet · 45–60 minutes
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✅ Actionable Next Steps
Within 24 hours, you receive a detailed consultation summary via WhatsApp or email, including:
Clinical impressions / diagnosis discussion
Recommended therapies — speech, OT, special education
Parent-mediated strategies to start at home immediately
School accommodations and IEP guidance
Referral letters if further assessments are needed
Follow-up plan and next review timeline
Summary shared within 24 hours
Conditions Seen
Specialist expertise across all neurodevelopmental conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Diagnosis discussion, NDBI-based therapy planning, PEERS social skills guidance, parent training
ADHD
Assessment review, school accommodations, behavioural strategies, medication discussion
Speech & Language Delay
Cause identification, speech therapy guidance, AAC for non-verbal children, home strategies
Global Developmental Delay
Comprehensive evaluation, therapy roadmap, parent counselling, early intervention planning
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia — assessment review, school support letters, IEP guidance
Behavioural & Sensory Issues
Meltdowns, aggression, anxiety, sensory processing — structured management plan
Why Dr Rine Benson
Fellowship-trained expertise in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics — accessible from anywhere
When waiting lists are 18 months long, Dr Rine offers expert guidance within days.
FIAP Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Fellowship — India’s highest subspecialty qualification in child development, equivalent to subspecialty training in the UK and USA
PEERS for Preschoolers Certified Trainer — UCLA — one of a small number of certified trainers in India for this globally recognised social skills programme
NDBI (Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention) trained — the gold-standard framework for autism early intervention, endorsed by leading research centres worldwide
10 years of clinical experience — with hundreds of children across autism, ADHD, speech delay, learning disabilities and complex neurodevelopmental profiles
Published researcher — BMJ case report and NDBI publication, reflecting a commitment to evidence-based practice
Mention your country and preferred time when you message on WhatsApp — Dr Rine’s team will match you to an available slot.
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United Kingdom
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USA & Canada
EST · CST · PST
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UAE & Gulf
GST (UTC+4)
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Singapore & Malaysia
SGT (UTC+8)
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Australia
AEST · AWST
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Europe
CET / CEST
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New Zealand
NZST (UTC+12)
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All India
IST (UTC+5:30)
Why Early Expert Guidance Matters
The numbers that make waiting a risk
1 in 36
children has autism globally
CDC, 2023
18 mo
average NHS wait time for developmental assessment in the UK
NHS England, 2024
Age 3
brain plasticity is highest — intervention before age 3 delivers the greatest gains
NRC, 2001; Dawson et al.
32M+
NRIs and PIOs worldwide — most without access to Indian-trained developmental specialists
MEA India
Sources cited for informational purposes. Individual outcomes vary.
Before Your Consultation
What to prepare — so Dr Rine can review everything before your call
Share these via WhatsApp 48 hours before your appointment. The more context Dr Rine has, the more useful your consultation will be.
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Previous developmental or psychological assessment reports
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Speech therapy or occupational therapy progress reports
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School report cards and teacher feedback letters
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Hearing test (audiometry) results if available
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A short video (2–5 minutes) of your child playing or interacting — filmed at home
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Any previous diagnosis letters or discharge summaries
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Current medications and dosages if any
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A list of your top 3 concerns to make best use of consultation time
📌 No reports? No problem.
Even without formal reports, Dr Rine can conduct a thorough history and video assessment. The more you can share, the more detailed the action plan — but lack of paperwork is not a barrier to booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions parents ask before booking
Online consultations are excellent for reviewing existing assessments, providing a second opinion, and guiding next steps. For a comprehensive first-time formal diagnostic assessment in young children (especially under 5), an in-person visit at Vistara CDC, Perambur is recommended for the most thorough evaluation. Dr Rine will advise you on the best pathway during your initial consultation.
Yes, absolutely. Dr Rine consults regularly with NRI families in the UK. Appointments can be scheduled in IST morning or evening slots to accommodate UK time zones. Many UK families use this consultation while on an NHS waitlist — it provides expert guidance and a head start on therapy and school support while the formal NHS assessment is pending.
The consultation recommendations from Dr Rine — who holds FIAP Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Fellowship — carry specialist clinical authority. Many schools and therapy centres abroad use them for planning purposes. However, for formal statutory assessments or legally binding documentation in your country, local assessment may additionally be required. Dr Rine can advise on this during your consultation.
The video consultation is 45–60 minutes. Before the call, Dr Rine reviews all your shared records. After the call, you receive a clear summary of next steps within 24 hours. Total time investment from your side is typically 60–90 minutes including preparation.
This is completely normal and expected. Dr Rine is experienced in conducting online assessments with young, active, or non-cooperative children. She uses naturalistic observation techniques — watching your child play, move around, and interact with you is actually very informative. You don’t need your child to sit quietly. Sharing a home video beforehand is also very helpful.
International payments are accepted. You’ll receive a secure payment link after booking via WhatsApp. Payment can be made by card, international bank transfer, or other methods — Dr Rine’s team will advise based on your country. Fees are quoted in INR; your bank will convert at the current exchange rate.
Yes — follow-up and review consultations are very common. Dr Rine can review whether the current therapy plan is appropriate, suggest adjustments, provide updated school letters, discuss medication if relevant, and help you plan the next phase of intervention. A second opinion from a Fellowship-trained specialist can be valuable even when a diagnosis is already in place.
This is a genuine specialist medical consultation — not a call centre FAQ session. Dr Rine personally reviews all your child’s records before the appointment, conducts a structured clinical assessment via video, and provides clear actionable recommendations. It is the same consultation you would receive in her clinic at Vistara CDC, Perambur — conducted remotely.
Your child’s development can’t wait 18 months.
Book an online consultation with Dr Rine Benson today — specialist guidance and clear next steps for your child, within 48 hours.