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Age pathways

Nine pathways, from early childhood to later life. Each one explains what a person might be going through, what shapes it in India, what can help and who to ask near you.

The pathways are for understanding, not for diagnosis. Only a trained professional, after talking with the person, can say what is happening. Every person and every family is different.

Choose an age group

Pick the age of the person you are thinking about, whether that is you, your child, your parent or a student you teach.

0–5 yearsEarly childhoodFor parents, caregivers and teachers6–9 yearsChildhoodFor children, parents and teachers10–13 yearsEarly adolescenceFor young people, parents and teachers14–17 yearsAdolescenceFor young people, parents and teachers18–24 yearsYoung adulthoodFor young adults, teachers and parents25–39 yearsEarly and middle adulthoodFor individuals40–59 yearsMidlifeFor individuals and their adult children60–74 yearsLater adulthoodFor individuals and their adult children75+ yearsAdvanced later lifeFor individuals and their adult children

How each pathway is organised

The same order every time, so you always know where to look.

  1. What someone might experience

    The common difficulties at this stage of life, in plain words.

  2. Signs you might notice

    Things that show up in daily life. There is a card you can print and keep, or share with a family member.

  3. What shapes this in India

    Family, school, money, distance, stigma and other realities that make things harder or easier.

  4. What can help

    Kinds of support, from everyday care to professional help.

  5. Important to know

    Cautions, so that a sign is never mistaken for a diagnosis.

  6. If you're a parent, teacher or family member

    Practical things you can do and say.

  7. Who to ask near you

    Real services in India, such as anganwadi workers, school counsellors, district hospitals and helplines.

Not sure where to start?

You do not have to pick the right pathway. Browse the library by feeling or topic, or see who can help near you.

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