Dr Rine Benson
Fellowship-trained Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician based at Vistara Child Development Centre, Saidapet, Chennai. Specialising in autism, ADHD, speech delay, genetic syndromes, learning difficulties, and behavioural conditions — with over 10 years of clinical experience.
Dr Rine Benson
Developmental Paediatrician · Chennai
Dr Rine Benson is a Consultant Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician and one of Chennai's leading autism specialists, based at Saidapet. With over 10 years of clinical experience and a Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics (FIAP), she brings specialist expertise rarely available outside major academic centres.
Her practice is built on three principles: early identification, evidence-based intervention, and parent empowerment. She believes parents are the most powerful agents of change in a child's development — and her clinical approach reflects this at every step.
Dr Rine sees children from birth through school age across a wide range of neurodevelopmental, behavioural, genetic, and learning conditions. Her assessments use internationally validated tools including ASQ-3, Bayley Scales, M-CHAT, CARS, and INCLEN tools, integrated with detailed clinical history and observation.
She is also certified in PEERS® for Preschoolers (UCLA, Los Angeles) — a structured social skills training programme for young children with autism — and trained in NDBI and PRT frameworks for early intervention.
She offers in-clinic consultations at Vistara CDC, Saidapet, online developmental consultations for families across India and internationally, and a parent-mediated intervention programme — especially designed for families who cannot access regular therapy services, who wish to actively support their child's development at home, or who want practical guidance on improving their child's functional skills. This programme is available globally, from anywhere in India or worldwide.
Comprehensive Assessment First
Every child receives a structured developmental assessment using standardised tools. No assumptions — only evidence-based evaluation across all developmental domains.
Clarity for Parents
No jargon. After every assessment, parents receive a clear, plain-language explanation of their child's profile and a prioritised, practical plan.
Parent-Mediated Intervention
Parents are trained as active participants. Evidence-based strategies are embedded into daily routines — bath time, mealtimes, and play — not just therapy sessions.
Coordinated Team Care
Dr Rine works alongside speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special educators at Vistara CDC toward shared, measurable goals for each child.