About

Bridging Brain Science & Human Connection

Child Psychologist & Neuro-Development Specialist | Specialist in Neurodiversity & Autism | Parenting Consultant

Behind every diagnostic label is a child with a unique story and a family looking for a bridge to understanding. In pivotal moments of change—whether it's a child's first words after months of tailored intervention, or a family's daily routine finally finding harmony—I have seen the profound impact of evidence-based precision. My work is dedicated to turning complex neurodevelopmental challenges into actionable progress for every child I serve.

This clinical foundation is powered by a triple-continent academic pedigree spanning the USA, UK, and Australia, allowing me to integrate advanced neurobiological insights—from the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences (University of Sydney) and MSc in Psychology (UK)—with highly personalized, culturally-responsive care that goes beyond the standard clinical baseline.

Isha Rastogi - Child Psychologist & Neuro-Development Specialist
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Founder & Clinical Director, Modern Minds

Center for Child Psychology, Behavioural Health & Parenting Consultancy

In the Indian clinical landscape, pediatric assessments are too often reduced to static checklists and defensive parent-reporting. At Modern Minds, we operate on a strictly Observer-Led clinical model. We deploy The Grassroots Psychological Protocol—a proprietary clinical methodology that bridges the gap between raw psychometric data and observable, real-world nervous system load. We do not offer generic advice; we provide families and referring physicians with an empirical roadmap from diagnostic overload to sustained developmental competence.

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Clinical Leadership & Experience

Global clinical experience across three continents

Jun 2026 – Present

Founder & Clinical Director

Modern Minds Center for Child Psychology & Behavioural Health

Lucknow, India

Dec 2025 – Apr 2026

Clinical Child Psychologist & Behaviour Therapist

Creative Minds Rehabilitation Centre

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

Behaviour Therapy Assistant

Lizard Centre

Sydney, Australia

Apr 2025 – Jun 2025

Assistant Psychologist

Indian Mental Health & Research Centre (IMHRC)

Lucknow, India

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

Psychometric Assessor

Kids & Co. Clinical Psychology

Sydney, Australia

Jul 2022 – Dec 2022

Assistant Psychologist

Vinay Neuro Psychiatry Clinic

Lucknow, India

Jul 2015 – Present

Proprietor & Counsellor

Sai Da Healthcare

Nov 2021 – Dec 2022

Behavior Support Advisor

The Sheiling Ringwood School & College

United Kingdom

Nov 2018 – Jan 2023

Counseling Psychologist

Varta Health

Global Telehealth

Professional Credentials

Specialized certifications across diagnostics, behavioral therapy, and neurodiversity

Diagnostics

ADOS-2 (Modules 1-4)

Gold standard autism diagnostic tool, certified for all modules with clinical re...

Pearson WISC-IV

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - comprehensive cognitive and intellect...

ISAA

Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism - culturally-adapted autism spectrum asses...

Bender Gestalt (BGT)

Visual-motor integration and neuropsychological assessment for detecting organic...

Rorschach Exner

Projective personality assessment using the comprehensive Exner scoring system f...

NIMHANS Battery

Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment battery from the National Institute ...

Behavioral

Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT®)

Board-certified paraprofessional credential in Applied Behavior Analysis for imp...

ABA Frameworks

Advanced training in Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies for evidence-based ...

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Person-centered approach to supporting individuals with challenging behaviors th...

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - evidence-based psychotherapy for treating emotion...

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - skills-based approach for emotion regulation and ...

Neurodiversity

Certified Trauma-Informed Coach

Specialized training in trauma-sensitive approaches to therapeutic intervention ...

ASDI Professional

Autism Spectrum Disorder certification for comprehensive assessment and interven...

PESI Neurodiversity Specialist

Advanced training in neurodiversity-affirming practices and strengths-based appr...

Polyvagal Theory

Advanced understanding of autonomic nervous system regulation and its role in tr...

Sensory Processing

Specialized training in sensory integration theory and assessment of sensory pro...

Professional Affiliations

Member of leading international psychological associations

APA

American Psychological Association (APA)

International Affiliate

BPS

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Graduate Member (GMBPsS)

APS

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Affiliate Member

IAAP

International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP)

Member

Global Regulatory Compliance: My clinical practice, psychometric administration, and therapeutic interventions are strictly regulated by and adhere to the rigorous ethical frameworks of the American Psychological Association (APA), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Australian Psychological Society (APS).