GrowSmart for CSR, NGOs and Government Programmes
Inclusion starts with being noticed. A large Indian study (INCLEN, PLOS Medicine, 2018) found roughly 1 in 8 children aged 2–9 have a neurodevelopmental condition — and most are identified years after support would have helped most.
GrowSmart is built to help close that gap at scale.
Why it works for programmes
- Runs on a phone. No equipment, no specialist on site.
- Clinician-reviewed. Every report is checked by a Cadabam's CDC clinician.
- Ages 2–6. Covers the years when early intervention has the greatest effect.
- A clear path after screening. Children who need support are referred for assessment and therapy.
- Built for India. Designed with Indian families in mind, including multilingual handling.
Who we work with
- CSR teams funding early-childhood, education or inclusion programmes
- NGOs working with young children and families
- Government and municipal early-childhood programmes
- School networks and preschool chains (see GrowSmart for schools)
How a programme runs
- We agree on the population, sites and timeline.
- Families or field workers complete the screening on a phone.
- Our clinicians review every report.
- You receive programme-level reporting; families receive their own reports and referral options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GrowSmart a diagnostic tool?
No. It is a screening aid that flags children who may need a closer look. Diagnosis requires a full clinical assessment.
Can GrowSmart work in local languages?
Multilingual support is part of GrowSmart's design. Contact us to discuss your language needs.
What does a programme cost?
It depends on scale and support needed. Talk to our team.
Partner with us
Contact Cadabam's CDC to discuss a GrowSmart programme, or learn more about GrowSmart.