International Women’s Day focus More & more Indian women seeking professional help for their children with neuro-development disorders (NDDs)

India’s developmental delays therapy market size expected to reach around Rs. 612.3 crore by CY34, showing a CAGR of 10.99% during the CY25-34 period (CARE Report)

 

In India, total market share of NDDs was Rs. 5,246 crore out of which Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Cerebral Palsy accounted for approximately 72% i.e. Rs. 3,815 crore as on March 2025 (CARE Report)

More and more Indian women, along with their families, are seeking help from professionally run For-Profit Social Enterprises providing intervention plans for children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (“NDDs”). More so because India faces a lack of trained professionals such as developmental paediatricians, child psychologists, speech therapists, and special educators, making it harder to meet the needs of children with NDDs.

The NDD care and intervention industry in India is experiencing robust growth, driven by rising prevalence of NDD conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”), Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”), Down Syndrome (“DS”), Cerebral Palsy (“CP”), Intellectual Disability (“ID”), Learning Disabilities (“LD”), and Global Developmental Delays (“GDD”).

Generally, in India the mothers get blamed but the causes of NDDs in children are due to many vectors such as genetic factors (inherited genetic mutations, spontaneous mutations, prenatal exposure), prenatal and perinatal factors (infections, maternal health, birth complications) and environmental factors (toxins and contaminants, early childhood environment).

For-Profit Social Enterprises such as Mom’s Belief offer personalized programs based on each child’s unique needs and condition severity. They assist in increased awareness, earlier diagnoses, and significant advancements in technology and therapeutic approaches. Female parents and family members are taught Behaviour Management Techniques, Enhancing Communication, Building Mutual Understanding and Strengthening Emotional Support for Coping Strategies to improve family dynamics.

Treatment for Neuro-Developmental Disorders (NDDs) typically involves a multidisciplinary approach tailored to the specific needs of the individual. While many of these disorders are lifelong and cannot be "cured," early intervention, supportive therapies, and strategies for managing symptoms can significantly improve functioning and quality of life. Since NDDs affect the individual but also place significant emotional, psychological, and logistical burdens on families, Parent training and counselling serve as crucial interventions to empower caregivers with the necessary skills, knowledge, and emotional resilience to support their child effectively.

India’s developmental delays therapy market size expected to reach around Rs. 612.3 crore by CY34, showing a CAGR of 10.99% during the CY25-34 period (CARE Report) In India, total market share of NDDs was Rs. 5,246 crore out of which Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Cerebral Palsy accounted for approximately 72% i.e. Rs. 3,815 crore as on March 2025 (CARE Report)

“Rays of Belief Ltd. was founded, primarily to address key barriers related to NDDs in the behavioural health domain, including lack of awareness, limited access, inadequate quality of care and affordability. Accordingly, our intervention plans are prepared to empower parents and families to become co-therapists in their child’s developmental journey,” says the founder Nitin Bindlish. Till date, the company has served upwards of 56,500 children since commencement of their operations in 2018. Further, as of September 30, 2025, more than 2,500 active children were enrolled under various intervention plans across their centres and digital mode.

Rays of Belief, the No. 1 company in India and in the Top 7 globally, offers services primarily catering to children from 18 months up to 12 years of age, with specialized programs for older children up to the age of 15 years focusing on vocational and life skills to facilitate a smooth transition to adulthood.

The Company’s centres offer a comprehensive and multidisciplinary suite of services, spanning early intervention, parental guidance, occupational therapy, language therapy and family support programs. The centres are equipped with 150+ teaching tools, including sensory equipment, puzzles, and worksheets. Additionally, it provides home-based learning kits with 2,000+ teaching tools, supported by structured follow-ups and monitoring to track progress.

The multidisciplinary team consists of 300+ therapists (including occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, special educators, and ABA therapists), 80+ Clinical Operations staff along with an extensive headquarters and support staff.

The Indian landscape includes other specialized players such as Behavioral Health Works, Heba, Aris4Autism, and Children First Mental Health Institute, etc., NGOs, Hospitals and other regional players. These players are either private or operate as a trust/society.

Global listed companies operating in broader behaviour health domain include Acadia Healthcare, which is a leading US based provider of behavioural health services, operating over 250 facilities across 38 states and Puerto Rico. It offers a broad spectrum of mental health and addiction treatment solutions, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential care. The company is expanding through partnerships with hospital systems and remains central to the U.S. mental health infrastructure.