DR DINESH KS

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About DR DINESH KS

# Dr. Dinesh K. S. **Evangelist of Ayurveda | Clinician | Academician | Researcher | Public Health Specialist** Dr. Dinesh K. S., a Gold Medalist from University of Calicut, is a distinguished Ayurveda physician, academician, researcher, and public health expert with over two decades of dedicated service in the fields of Ayurveda, developmental pediatrics, and integrative healthcare. He is the visionary founder of pioneering initiatives including **CIMCD (Centre for Integrated Management of Children with Differential Abilities)**, **Ayu CALM (Ayurveda Centre for Autism and Learning Disability Management)**, and **ATIDHI (Ayurveda Therapeutic Integration for Developmental Habilitative Intervention)**, which focus on holistic rehabilitation and integrative management of developmental disorders in children. With **25 years of clinical practice**, **20 years of teaching experience**, **8 years of research involvement**, and **6 years of public health service**, Dr. Dinesh has contributed significantly to the advancement of Kaumarabhritya and integrative pediatric healthcare. His work combines classical Ayurvedic principles with modern scientific perspectives, particularly in the management of autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, pediatric neurology, and gut–brain axis research. Dr. Dinesh currently serves as **Professor, Department of Kaumarabhrityam**, at **Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal**, under Kerala University of Health Sciences. He is a **Permanent PhD Guide** at KUHS and has served as: * Member, Board of Studies in Ayurveda, KUHS * Member, Board of Studies in Ayurveda, University of Calicut * Chairman, Board of Studies – BSc Nursing (Ayurveda Integrated), Kannur University * Member, Department Research Advisory Committee for PhD in Kaumarabhritya, Sree Krishna University, Kurukshetra, Haryana His previous professional appointments include service as Government Medical Officer under the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine, Lecturer at Vishnu Ayurveda College, Clinical Registrar at IPGT & RA, Gujarat Ayurved University, and Tutor in Anatomy & Physiology. Dr. Dinesh is associated with several prestigious professional organizations, including: * International Child Neurology Association * Ayurveda Medical Association of India * Indian Science Congress * European Academy of Ayurveda (INDRA Network) * World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology His academic excellence and research contributions have earned him several national and international recognitions, including: * **Vaidyasree Award – SDM Heritage** * **Dr. Yellapragada Subba Row Memorial Award 2024** for Best Indian Biomedical Scientist * **NABH Fellowship – Best Research** * **Second Best Research Award**, European Academy of Ayurveda, Germany Dr. Dinesh has authored **24 research publications** and has served as **resource person, keynote speaker, panelist, moderator, and invited faculty in more than 300 national and international seminars, CMEs, conferences, and workshops**. His academic engagements include invited presentations and collaborations with: * Stanford University School of Medicine * BRICS Country Conference, Moscow * IUPHAR Conference, China * Banaras Hindu University * All India Institute of Ayurveda * Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth programs His major areas of academic and clinical expertise include: * Developmental disorders in children * Autism Spectrum Disorders * Pediatric neurology * Pediatric Panchakarma * Cerebral palsy and learning disabilities * Cancer care and infertility management * Ayurveda-based gut microbiome research One of his most notable contributions is the development of the **AGASTYA Protocol** for Autism Spectrum Disorders, an integrative Ayurveda-based therapeutic model emphasizing gut-focused interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, dietary regulation, and developmental habilitation. This protocol has gained national recognition and has been officially adopted into the inclusive education initiative of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for establishing autism support centres, marking a significant milestone in integrating Ayurveda into public health and special education systems. Dr. Dinesh continues to work actively in clinical service, academic mentoring, research innovation, community outreach, and policy-level integration of Ayurveda into developmental healthcare and rehabilitation sciences.

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