68 Trouble at School?: Listening to Families and Sorting Through the Possibilities

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsDr. Alison Schonwald is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and co-founder of Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center. After her undergraduate education at Yale University and medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Schonwald completed pediatric residency and Developmental Behavioral pediatrics fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, where she served as faculty from 2001-2019. Dr. Schonwald’s clinical interests include early diagnosis of autism and developmental delays, psychopharmacology for children with a variety of developmental disorders, cultural competence in families of children with developmental disorders, and transition to adult care. She is the author of two books, “Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Potty Training Problems,” and “ADHD in Adolescents: A Comprehensive Guide.” She currently serves on the American Board of Pediatrics Subboard for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and the MA Board of Early Education and Care, while maintaining a busy clinical practice and continuing to teach primary care pediatricians. [00:01] Dr. Alison Schonwald Shares Her Story With UsAlison talks about her pediatric career in the developmental behavior fieldHow to approach a parent who’s thinking their child has ADHD[07:26] How to Identify Developmental Delays in a ChildThe importance of knowing the history of the childAlison talks about how she determines potential developmental delaysHow language can help pediatricians point out potential issues in a childAlison reveals her tips to ask about possible traumatic experiencesParents should bring these pieces of information in the consultation[17:35] Thoughts About Existing Screening TestsHere’s why pediatricians should not be afraid to diagnose patientsHow small and rural communities can help kids with ADHDWe talk about prescription medicines like stimulants and non-stimulantsAlison shares her thoughts about current screenings testsShe gives a few recommended resources that can access now[27:22] The True Role of a Pediatrician in a Child’s LifeAlison shares some tips for pediatricians to improve their craftHere’s an inspiring story about a patient who had made a friendWhen the journey with the child patient really starts according to AlisonThe true role of the pediatricians in taking care of a child[37:40] Being a Healthcare Provider is More Than Just DiagnosisThe relationship among children, their families, and communitiesDon’t miss these inspiring message from Alison to her younger selfWhy you should listen to this TED Talk by Abraham Verghese [41:38] Closing Segment  Final takeaways:The first step is always listening to the storyAssuring families that they get the help they needDevelopmental trajectories and ADHDWhat to observe in a child What to look for in teenagersThe possibility of traumaCollateral information is keyTeacher feedbacks are important tooBeing upfront to parents about your diagnosisThe role of stimulants in screening testsOther possible factors that affect a child aside from ADHDAvailable resources for parents and familiesDiagnosis is not the start of the journeySorting through the many differential diagnosesKey Quotes:“The journey starts when you first recognize there is something different about your child.”

Fecha de Publicación: 22 de diciembre de 2021

Duración: 48 min