Podcasts about developmental pediatrics

Today we are joined by a remarkable guest, Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe, a board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatrician and the founder of the Sutcliffe Clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her educational history is impressive. She completed her undergraduate education in Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics followed by a masters degree in Biophysics at The University of Toronto. She obtained her Medical degree at McMaster University before her pediatric residency and training finished at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. And oh by the way, she then did a year of pediatric Neurology residency and a Fellowship in Developmental Pediatrics. And finally, another Masters degree in Epidemiology at Stanford University. Thus, her educational path has allowed her to see the developmental landscape through a wider lens covering many disciplines. Dr. Sutcliffe started the first Developmental Pediatrics Clinic at Stanford and played the role of trailblazer throughout her career. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Sutcliffe specializes in supporting children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety, offering a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, she'll share her insights on the rising prevalence of these conditions, the importance of personalized care, and practical strategies for parents navigating developmental challenge. Fundamentally, Dr. Sutcliffe is a going to educate us on a better way to deliver whole person care to the developmentally challenged and beautiful children of this country. Two words encapsulate her work: empowering and thoughtful. Let's dive into this conversation with Dr. Sutcliffe to learn how we can help our children thrive! Dr. M

The holiday season, while joyful, can sometimes be a time of stress, meltdowns and disappointments. As parents, it can sometimes feel like we are spinning in circles trying to create the best holiday experience for our kids, family and self. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Caitlin Allen, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children and their families in Developmental Pediatrics at Kentucky Children's Hospital Richmond Road Specialty Clinics. She addresses a few challenges that many kids and families face during the holidays, and shares some tips for how to help children cope with the holiday season.

Pediatrician Dr. Jill Schaffeld consults Dr. Stephanie Weber from the Cincinnati Children's Division of Developmental Pediatrics on Autism resources.  Episode recorded on October 17, 2024. Resources discussed in this episode: Learn the Signs: CDC Center on the Developing Child: Harvard University Family to Family Health Intervention Centers Parent to Parent USA PCP Support Tools

In this episode we talk with two of Tennessee's most respected professionals in the field of deafblindness. We discuss state deafblind projects, the impacts of dual sensory loss and the new CVI Clinic at Vanderbilt Eye Institute. You won't want to miss it! Suzanne Dinwiddie, M.Ed., COMS, CTVI, CEIM is a certified teacher of students who are blind/visually impaired (CTVI), an orientation and mobility instructor (COMS), an early childhood special education specialist, special education, and elementary education. Currently, Suzanne serves as the educational consultant for the CVI Clinic at Vanderbilt Eye Institute, providing technical assistance and assisting families, school systems, and teachers concerning the unique learning strategies for students with cerebral/cortical visual impairments (CVI) and adjunct professor for Vanderbilt University's master's program.  Previously, Suzanne worked as the educational consultant for the Tennessee DeafBlind Project (TNDB), a federal grant associated with Vanderbilt's Children Hospital in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics.   Danna Conn has served as the Project oordinator for the Tennessee DeafBlind Project for over ten years now. She provides coordination of the daily activities of the grant and the continued collaboration with agencies and individuals across the state to address system and child outcomes through evidence-based technical assistance, training, and consultation. She maintains the state's deafblind census, and she works to increase public awareness around deafblindness. She also speaks at many regional and national conferences and talks on topics all related to dual sensory loss. She previously worked as an early intervention specialist in North Carolina and in Italy.

Walt Karniski, M.D., is a developmental pediatrician, trained at Boston Children's Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. Walt is back to discuss the benefits of having ADHD as it compares to the historical evolutionary significance, while addressing society's growth and how these longed for traits of ADHD have now become more of an obstruction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-blank/support

In this episode of the podcast, we continue the conversation on Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Ayana Remy, who takes us on a deeper dive into the condition. Dr. Remy explains what ASD really is, debunks misconceptions and shares valuable insights for parents and adults dealing with ASD. Listen, Subscribe & Share Dr. Ayana Remy is a pediatrician and founder and Medical Director of Kiddiatrix. She is passionate about parenting and patient empowerment. She has a solid interest in Developmental Pediatrics and is a member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and has experience and specialised training with Autism screening and diagnosis including ADOS 2 and STAT.

Walt Karniski, M.D., is a developmental pediatrician, trained at Boston Children's Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Over the forty years he has been practicing, he has evaluated and treated close to ten thousand children, conducted numerous studies of brain activity in children, and has been director of a child abuse program and a program for enhancing development in children born prematurely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-blank/support

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Ratliff Schaub as they discuss differentiating autism from other issues as well as the prevalence and genetic issues associated with Autism.Dr. Karen discusses common medical issues that may also occur for her patients on the spectrum.BioDr. Ratliff-Schaub is the Medical Director of Developmental Pediatrics and Program Director of the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at Prisma Health Upstate Children's Hospital. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine. Prior to coming to Greenville in 2018, Dr. Ratliff-Schaub was faculty at The Ohio State University and The University of Toledo. She graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University, did her Pediatric Residency at Medical College of Ohio and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric fellowship at University of Maryland. She has extensive experience in Autism and quality improvement and is passionate about improving access to care for children with autism.Disclaimer:When we have guests on the ASR podcast they are recognized in their expertise on autism as an advocate, self-advocate, clinicians, parents, or other professionals in the field. They may or may not be part of the faith community; having a guest on the broader topic of autism does not reflect complete agreement with the guest, just as many guests may not agree with our beliefs and faith.

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Ratliff Schaub as they discuss differentiating autism from other issues as well as prevalence and genetic issues associated with Autism. Dr. Karen discusses common medical issues that may also occur for her patients on the spectrum.Dr. Ratliff-Schaub is the Medical Director of Developmental Pediatrics and Program Director of the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at Prisma Health Upstate Children's Hospital. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine. Prior to coming to Greenville in 2018, Dr. Ratliff-Schaub was faculty at The Ohio State University and The University of Toledo. She graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University, did her Pediatric Residency at Medical College of Ohio and Developmental Behavioral Pediatric fellowship at University of Maryland. She has extensive experience in Autism and quality improvement and is passionate about improving access to care for children with autism.

Dr. Anshu Batra, M.D., F.A.A.P is a Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed Medical School from the University of Michigan, and Pediatric specialty training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her specialty-residency training included rotations in Developmental Pediatrics within the UNC-TEACCH program. She has been in Pediatric practice since 1994. As a Developmental Pediatrician in private practice, Dr Batra specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delays, autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, Fragile X syndrome and other genetic disorders, ADHD and other behavioral problems. Dr Batra's approach to patient care begins with education to demystify diagnoses for the parents and caretakers. She then tailors a comprehensive individual therapeutic program based on the strengths and challenges identified in each child, with the goal of helping that child reach their utmost potential. Dr. Hardwick is a father, husband, pastor, and author. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University School of Divinity. He is a gradute of the Yale School of Divinity Clergy Scholar Program and a 2017 graduate of Georgia Forward's Young Gamechangers Program, which included 50 of the state of Georgia's top thinkers, innovators, and leaders under the age of 40. He is currently a PhD at Union Institute and University in Cincinatti, Ohio. Dr. Hardwick is a contributing writer to multiple blogs and magazines including The Mighty, Key Ministry, Christianity Today, Huffington Post, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Zoom Autism Magazine. He is the author of Epic Church (2017) as well as his best-selling book, I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor (2017). He is the lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in Atlanta, GA. Most Recent Book Project: Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion (InterVarsity Press 2021) Dr Lorraine Jones a licensed speech-language pathologist with a Ph.D. in Education anda Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral with extensive experience in the utilization ABA principles in the context of parent learning programs for rapid acquisition of speech, language, social, and cognitive skills in young children with autism and other developmental disabilities. With expertise in communication disorders, special education, and applied behavior analysis, Dr Jones is motivated to use her knowledge and skills from each of these disciplines to develop protocols to strategically identify abilities as well as challenges, develop programs that are guided by the individual's learning profile, and to implement those programs in ways that will support the development of relationships as well as the acquisition of skills that will instill confidence and a love of learning. Dr.Anshu Batra MD https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/faces-of-autismhttps://www.oprah.com/world/living-with-autism/all Dr. Lamar Hardwick - Autism Pastor https://autismpastor.com/?page_id=1808 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc86DRETUs Interactive Metronome Inc. Dr. Lorraine Jones PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainne-jones-phd-58858365/

Dr. Anshu Batra, M.D., F.A.A.P is a Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed Medical School from the University of Michigan, and Pediatric specialty training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her specialty-residency training included rotations in Developmental Pediatrics within the UNC-TEACCH program. She has been in Pediatric practice since 1994. As a Developmental Pediatrician in private practice, Dr Batra specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delays, autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, Fragile X syndrome and other genetic disorders, ADHD and other behavioral problems. Dr Batra's approach to patient care begins with education to demystify diagnoses for the parents and caretakers. She then tailors a comprehensive individual therapeutic program based on the strengths and challenges identified in each child, with the goal of helping that child reach their utmost potential. Dr. Hardwick is a father, husband, pastor, and author. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University School of Divinity. He is a gradute of the Yale School of Divinity Clergy Scholar Program and a 2017 graduate of Georgia Forward's Young Gamechangers Program, which included 50 of the state of Georgia's top thinkers, innovators, and leaders under the age of 40. He is currently a PhD at Union Institute and University in Cincinatti, Ohio. Dr. Hardwick is a contributing writer to multiple blogs and magazines including The Mighty, Key Ministry, Christianity Today, Huffington Post, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Zoom Autism Magazine. He is the author of Epic Church (2017) as well as his best-selling book, I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor (2017). He is the lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in Atlanta, GA. Most Recent Book Project: Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion (InterVarsity Press 2021) Dr Lorraine Jones a licensed speech-language pathologist with a Ph.D. in Education anda Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral with extensive experience in the utilization ABA principles in the context of parent learning programs for rapid acquisition of speech, language, social, and cognitive skills in young children with autism and other developmental disabilities. With expertise in communication disorders, special education, and applied behavior analysis, Dr Jones is motivated to use her knowledge and skills from each of these disciplines to develop protocols to strategically identify abilities as well as challenges, develop programs that are guided by the individual's learning profile, and to implement those programs in ways that will support the development of relationships as well as the acquisition of skills that will instill confidence and a love of learning. Dr.Anshu Batra MD https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/faces-of-autismhttps://www.oprah.com/world/living-with-autism/all Dr. Lamar Hardwick - Autism Pastor https://autismpastor.com/?page_id=1808 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc86DRETUs Interactive Metronome Inc. Dr. Lorraine Jones PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainne-jones-phd-58858365/

Dr. Walt Karniski, author of the new book ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? Dr. Karniski is a developmental pediatrician trained at Boston Children's Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and, for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Over the forty years he has been practicing, he has evaluated and treated close to ten thousand children, conducted numerous studies of brain activity in children, and has been director of a child abuse program and a program for enhancing development in children born prematurely. Dr. Karniski approaches each child as a unique individual with distinctive strengths and weaknesses, where the diagnosis does not matter as much as understanding the specific needs of that child. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022). — From the publicist for Walt Karniski, M.D.  Learn more at: https://adhdmedicationbook.com/ Book: ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? https://amzn.to/3jpY9HL The Autistic Me: Blog: https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/ Podcast: https://autisticme.libsyn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticme/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/autisticme YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CSWyatt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autisticme  

Why would someone write a research paper involving puppets?  Well, puppets can not only be a tool for helping children feel more comfortable in medical settings, but more recently have been used to support relational health.  Dr. Gretchen Domek, Associate Professor and the Frankenburg Research Professor in Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Colorado, joins us to talk about her work introducing finger puppets as a tool to help caregivers talk with their infants both at home and abroad.

Lisa is joined by Walt Karniski, MD, a developmental pediatrician who joins Lisa to talk about ADHD and his book, ADHD Medication: Does it Work and Is it Safe.  Walt Karniski, MD trained at Boston Children's Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Over the forty years he has been practicing, he has evaluated and treated close to ten thousand children, conducted numerous studies of brain activity in children, and has been director of a child abuse program and a program for enhancing development in children born prematurely. Dr. Karniski approaches each child as a unique individual, with distinctive strengths and weaknesses, where the diagnosis does not matter as much as understanding the specific needs of that child. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022). Learn more at: adhdmedicationbook.com ADHD is one of the most common problems that pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and pediatric psychiatrists manage. Most studies indicate that 6-8 percent of children have ADHD. Approximately seventy-four million children live in the United States, and these studies all support the finding that ADHD affects approximately five million of them. And that doesn't include adults with ADHD.Because there are no medical tests to definitively “make a diagnosis” of ADHD, it is easy for critics to dismiss it as a disorder fabricated by doctors, teachers, and pharmaceutical companies. Some parents blame themselves and react with guilt, believing that they should have raised their child differently. So, when presented with the diagnosis is it any wonder that parents might react with confusion, guilt or denial? It doesn't matter how often ADHD occurs in the overall population. What matters is what happens to your child. What matters is that a short attention span, distractibility, and impulsivity produce adverse consequences in childhood and as adults. But here is the good news: Treatment with medication significantly decreases the frequency of those undesirable outcomes. In ADHD Medication, Dr. Walt Karniski uses his 40 years of experience as a developmental pediatrician to address important concerns that parents have about the use of medication for the treatment of ADHD, explaining what medication can do for your child, what it cannot do, and how to use medication in a safe way.

Does your child have difficulty focusing or paying attention? Are they hyperactive? And do you wonder if they may have ADHD? Today, we are talking to Dr. Walt Karniski, an ADHD expert and author for some answers. Listen in as he explains where ADHD comes from and helps us understand that the diagnosis doesn't mean that your kid is doomed. If you've ever wondered whether you or your child has ADHD, this episode will address some of those common questions. Walt Karniski is a Developmental Pediatrician. He trained at Boston Children's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical Center. He was the Director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida for 15 years. He then opened a private practice and for 20 years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Learning Disabilities and other developmental difficulties. TIMESTAMPS• [14:08] “The first question that I asked in my book is, is medication effective? Does it work? And there's actually three ways that we know that medication works and works extremely well.”• [17:11] Dr. Karniski shares why there is compelling evidence that medication works.• [19:54] “Many other people have been diagnosed with ADHD and they found ways to To make it a productive part of their lives…” • [26:54] Dr. Karniski explains, “as young as three years of age, we can distinguish that a child is having difficulty with hyperactivity, impulsivity, short attention span, distractibility…”For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQInstaCart: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/3434912/1402209/7412**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Dr. Walt KarniskiWebsite: https://adhdmedicationbook.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Medication-Does-Work-Safe/dp/153815577X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=adhd+medication+does+it+work+and+is+it+safe&qid=1654545666&sprefix=adhd+medication+do%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1Link to Cicerone Society: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/cicerone-societyLittle Hearts Academy - Challenge Group for Parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/154671059580181810-Day Challenge to Find your Peaceful Voice: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/your-10-day-challange-to-finding-your-peaceful-voice

E268 – Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Chats with Walt Karniski, MD a developmental pediatrician, trained at Boston Children's Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Over the forty years, he has been practicing, he has evaluated and treated close to ten thousand children, conducted numerous studies of brain activity in children, and has been director of a child abuse program and a program for enhancing development in children born prematurely. Dr. Karniski approaches each child as a unique individual, with distinctive strengths and weaknesses, where the diagnosis does not matter as much as understanding the specific needs of that child. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022). Learn more at: adhdmedicationbook.com Check out my website: www.foojanzeine.com Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine ) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)

Welcome to Episode 105 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. We're excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Cowan back to the show.  He's a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children.Dr. Cowan has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders. Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family and environment is the central focus of his practice. This approach respects the inseparability of mind, body, and spirit and promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be healthy.In addition to his practices in Westchester and Manhattan, Dr. Cowan lectures across the United States and internationally.He's the author of one of the few must-have books we share with clients: Fire Child, Water Child.  It reveals the five natures a child can have.  That's important to know since going against your child's true nature won't work.The secret this week is…Go With The FLOW For ConnectionYou'll Discover:The 5 Directions Of Love (2:22)The Magic Ingredient That Makes Food Tastes Better (2:51)Our Son's Excitement to See Dr. Cowan on Zoom (4:58)There's Much More To Eating Than Nourishment (6:10)Why You Need “En-Confidencing” (14:23)The Essential Elements of Flow (26:03)The Antidote To Trauma (28:55) About Our GuestStephen Cowan, MD, FAAP specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and recurrent pediatric problems such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Tourette's syndrome, Asthma and Allergies, Digestive Disorders, and other inflammatory disorders.Dr. Cowan completed his pediatric training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in NY in 1987 and went on to complete a 2-year fellowship in Child Development at the Developmental Disabilities Center at Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified in Pediatrics, a long-standing fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, and serves on the AAP committee of Developmental Disabilities. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family/Community Medicine at NY Medical College and has lectured internationally on the holistic management of chronic problems in children. He is certified in Medical Acupuncture and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Cowan is a long-time student of Chinese medicine, studying with Efrem Korngold OMD and Stephen Aung MD. He has been a member of the Autism Research Institute's Defeat Autism Now organization. Dr. Cowan is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Holistic Pediatric Association and serves on the advisory boards of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, TCM World Foundation, Holistic Pediatric Alliance, and Epidemic Answers.  He is co-founder  and medical director of the non-profit organization Tournesol Kids, which empowers children through online education, workshops, and community outreach.Dr. Cowan is the author of Fire Child, Water Child: How understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention. In 1991 Dr. Cowan co-founded Riverside Pediatrics, in Croton, NY where for over 20 years he incorporated alternative therapies in the treatment of common childhood disorders. Seeking to expand his developmental practice, Dr. Cowan founded The Westchester Center for Holistic Families in Mt. Kisco, NY, where he now offers holistic pediatric and developmental consultations and treatments. Dr. Cowan sees patients at Tournseol Wellness in Manhattan. His consultations are designed to offer time with each patient and their family, offering nutritional and biomedical interventions, acupuncture, biofeedback, and meditation. www.drstephencowan.comReferences in This Episode:Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 14 - Your Child is YOUR Teacher!Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 15 - The "Cosmic Snowman" IS the Roadmap!Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 16 - You Don't Know YETMihaly Csikszentmihalyi's Flow ModelMihaly Csikszentmihalyi's TED TalkAdditional Resources:Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid ThemGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. We're excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Cowan back to the show.  He's a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children.Dr. Cowan has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders. Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family and environment is the central focus of his practice. This approach respects the inseparability of mind, body, and spirit and promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be healthy.In addition to his practices in Westchester and Manhattan, Dr. Cowan lectures across the United States and internationally.He's the author of one of the few must-have books we share with clients: Fire Child, Water Child.  It reveals the five natures a child can have.  That's important to know since a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works.The secret this week is…Harness Your Child's TRUE NatureYou'll Discover:Why The AAP Thinks We're in A Crisis (3:48)What Gives The Most Clues To What's Needed (6:43)Why The Diagnosis Is Like A Knife (12:40)The Five Natures One Can Have (17:13)The Revelation From A Quantum Physicist That Changes Everything (22:18)The Quest, The Question, and The Questionnaire (34:02)Why Kids Love Being Exposed To Greenery (38:28)How To Tell If You Have The Right Doctor (39:07) About Our GuestStephen Cowan, MD, FAAP specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and recurrent pediatric problems such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Tourette's syndrome, Asthma and Allergies, Digestive Disorders, and other inflammatory disorders.Dr. Cowan completed his pediatric training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in NY in 1987 and went on to complete a 2-year fellowship in Child Development at the Developmental Disabilities Center at Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified in Pediatrics, a long-standing fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, and serves on the AAP committee of Developmental Disabilities. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family/Community Medicine at NY Medical College and has lectured internationally on the holistic management of chronic problems in children. He is certified in Medical Acupuncture and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Cowan is a long-time student of Chinese medicine, studying with Efrem Korngold OMD and Stephen Aung MD. He has been a member of the Autism Research Institute's Defeat Autism Now organization. Dr. Cowan is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Holistic Pediatric Association and serves on the advisory boards of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, TCM World Foundation, Holistic Pediatric Alliance, and Epidemic Answers.  He is co-founder  and medical director of the non-profit organization Tournesol Kids, which empowers children through online education, workshops, and community outreach.Dr. Cowan is the author of Fire Child, Water Child: How understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention. In 1991 Dr. Cowan co-founded Riverside Pediatrics, in Croton, NY where for over 20 years he incorporated alternative therapies in the treatment of common childhood disorders. Seeking to expand his developmental practice, Dr. Cowan founded The Westchester Center for Holistic Families in Mt. Kisco, NY, where he now offers holistic pediatric and developmental consultations and treatments. Dr. Cowan sees patients at Tournseol Wellness in Manhattan. His consultations are designed to offer time with each patient and their family, offering nutritional and biomedical interventions, acupuncture, biofeedback, and meditation. www.drstephencowan.comReferences in This Episode:Helgoland by Carlo RovelliAdditional Resources:Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid ThemGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Marilyn Bull, lead author of the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome, joins the podcast today to discuss the latest guideline update released earlier this week!  Dr. Bull is  the Morris Green Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics.  She is the Director of the Down Syndrome Program at Riley Hospital for Children. The medical guidelines can be found here: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2022-057010/186778/Health-Supervision-for-Children-and-Adolescents.   If there are topics that you would like us to cover on the podcast, please reach out to me at DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu.   If you would like to partner with us in the work that we are doing at the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please go to https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.  

FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience.  Dr. Douglas Waite is the featured guest of Episode 108. Douglas Waite, MD, FAAP is the Chief of Developmental Pediatrics of the BronxCare Health System and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for FASD United. Previously, he served as medical director of The Children's Village, a community foster care agency and residential treatment center established in 1851, located in Harlem, the Bronx and Dobbs Ferry, New York. He has used time caring for children at The Keith Haring Clinic as an opportunity to teach medical students and pediatric residents the challenges of providing comprehensive medical care to children in foster care and the juvenile justice system. Dr. Waite is Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital, was elected one of ten national FASD Champions by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2016, sits on the National Mental Health Advisory Board of the Child Welfare League of America, and is a member of the Society of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Waite has special interests in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and the effects of child abuse and neglect upon child development.  In this RESOURCEFUL and REASSURRING episode, Dr. Waite addresses the following topics: his clinical experience / what led him to become involved in working with the FASD / NB populations, highlights from his endnote presentation at the "Arkansas None for Nine" online 2021 conference, the importance in focusing on the Adaptive Functioning core of FASD / NB diagnoses, the need for clinical pathways for FASD Diagnoses,  Critical Information for parents to get in place when parenting a child with an FASD (especially in urgent situations), why the FASD community is #strongertogether and many words of encouragement and hope for listeners.   EPISODE RESOURCES - FASD United -  http://fasdunited.org/ Dr. Douglas Waite - Mt. Sinai  dwaite@bronxcare.org https://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/douglas-waite https://www.bronxcare.org/physicians/find-a-physician/detail/douglas-waite/ *Program Note* - FASD United now has a "Family Navigator", as Dr. Waite was discussing in this episode. https://fasdunited.org/family-navigator/ Choline Research Study Links - https://jneurodevdisorders.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s11689-020-09312-7 https://med.umn.edu/news-events/medical-school-professor-uses-choline-help-treat-children-fasd Families Moving Forward (with Dr. Christie Petrenko) - https://familiesmovingforwardprogram.org/     FASD HOPE RESOURCES - FASD Hope - https://www.fasdhope.com/ natalie@fasdhope.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/ Clubhouse - @natalievecc Check out our new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy  BUY IT NOW!

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36969]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36958]

Recorded on 04/23/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Rose Mary Merola, MD, FAAP, discusses several topics, including: Recognizing the early signs of autism and what to do Awareness of the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment options for different age groups based on the individual child's findings Resources regarding diagnosis and intervention services Dr. Merola, who is board certified in neurodevelopmental pediatrics, is the chief of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital. She completed her pediatric residency at Brookdale University Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and then completed her fellowship in neurodevelopmental pediatrics at Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented uncountable challenges for each of us, but as we considered some specific patient populations that have particularly been impacted our kids with autism and developmental delays come to mind. These children are especially vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic due to overall more significant healthcare needs, their dependency on community-based and school-based services and global mental health concerns. On today’s episode we talk with Caitlin Middleton, PhD and Abigail Angulo, MD through the considerations primary care providers should make for their patients with autism and developmental delays as we move through the latest wave of the pandemic. Dr. Middleton is part of the Developmental Pediatrics team at Children's Hospital Colorado and is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Angulo is part of the Developmental Pediatrics team at Children's Hospital Colorado and is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Do you have thoughts about today's episode or suggestions for a future topic? Write to us, chartingpediatrics@childrenscolorado.org 

Quantum Quote:Albert Einstein: “Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world.” Stephen Cowan MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children. He has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics serving as a member of the AAP section on Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Cowan helped children with chronic asthma get completely off medications within 4 weeks by connecting with their bodies & nature. SUPERNOVAS 1. Our whole society has ADD - we're all on the spectrum 2. We evolved on this planet - we are nature, too The “Reptilian Brain” is the “Rhythm Section”  - our brain from the neck down Emotional Limbic (Middle, Animal) Brain are our Passions - Fight, Flight, Excite.Parasympathetic nervous system. Just survive.  Higher Human Brain. Purpose. Hope. Connect the Past to Future through imagination. Problem solving. Inner peace, freedom, harmony, grace. Entrepreneurial Spirit. 3. Cosmic Snowman– Click to View. Everything is built from the bottom up 4. Teach our kids from the ground up. How to Sit. Be in their body, Be half full. 5. Spend more time in your body– feed the body before you feed the mind  6. Nature favors diversity. Society favors conformity. 7. Sleep is critical to memory– connects the past to the future. 8. Fear paralyzes & limits imagination. 9. Change takes place from the ground up. 10. Nature is “Organic Growth Mind Thinking”– like a tree's branching vs. Fixed-Mind, Black & White thinking (which leads to “I can't”). 11. Exercises for home: While eating, ask yourself and your family to raise their hand when they are half-full. This extends beyond self awareness and can improve a child's imagination, long term health. Recommended Book: “Mindset” by Carol Dweck Web Resources: Tournesol Kids: tournesolkids.org/ Environmentally friendly products for your house:Ewg.org St. John's Well Child and Family Center: wellchild.org The Whole Child – Serving children and families through mental health, housing, parenting and nutrition services: thewholechild.org Dr. Cowan's personal practice: drstephencowan.com   Be sure to tune in to our Aug. 13 episode, "Fighting COVID with Light and Air" and download your free Energy $aving Guides at awesomeearthkind.com/resources For a 15% discount code toward your UVC purchase, visit https://www.awesomeearthkind.com/post/commercial-uv-lighting-disinfectant Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts

Dr. Amir Miodovnik is a developmental -behavioral pediatrician , former Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Maimonides Hospital , who currently is practicing at Neurabilities Healthcare in New Jersey. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Dr. Amir Miodovnik is a developmental -behavioral pediatrician , former Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Maimonides Hospital , who currently is practicing at Neurabilities Healthcare in New Jersey.

Stephen Cowan MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children. He has a sub-specialty in Developmental Pediatrics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics serving as a member of the AAP section on Developmental Disabilities. He is a clinical instructor at NY Medical College and a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He has lectured internationally and is the author of Fire Child Water Child: How understanding the five types of ADHD can help you improve your child's self-esteem and attention. Dr. Cowan has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders that integrates the principles of Chinese medicine. He has a consultation practice in both Manhattan and Westchester NY. He is the medical director of the non-profit Tournesol Kids that envisions a world where all children are heroes, inspired to grow and discover well-being by celebrating their unique powers and learning to share them with the world. Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) DIALOGUES traveled to Thessaloniki for an event dedicated to the city's history, its people, and its multicultural identity. On their first trip to Thessaloniki, the SNF DIALOGUES made Warehouse C at the Thessaloniki Port Authority the place to be. In an event open and free for all, more than 500 Thessalonians and friends came together to discuss the city's identity as a tourist destination, the stereotypes it faces, its multiculturalism, and more. Orestis Andreadakis, director of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, responding the moniker of “the new Berlin” some seek to apply to the city, said, “We should be talking about a new Thessaloniki, not a new Berlin—about a city looking back at its past and its ghosts in order to create a radical future.” Maria Kavala, Adjunct Professor of Modern History at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's School of Political Science, said, “Thessaloniki was a city the moment it was created. For those who are older, it is the Jerusalem of Southeast Europe, a refugee capital, an intellectual center, while for the young it is… a cool city!” Actor Ieroklis Michaelidis attributed the uniqueness and charm of Thessaloniki to “the clash of the cosmopolitan with the provincial,” stressing that “we transcend our roles when we unite culture, art, and the prospects of dialogue in this region.” Yiannis Boutaris, president of the Holocaust Museum of Greece, spoke about “Thessaloniki's assets, which are culture, universities, and agricultural products,” pointing out that “its multiculturalism and its diverse population” are what make Thessaloniki unique. Georgia Tsiamanta, Project Manager of OK!Thess, said Thessaloniki is “a gigantic window to the world” and made reference to “opportunities for cooperation with our northern neighbors.” Mark Mazower, Professor of History at Columbia University, journalist, and writer, contributed to the conversation via Skype, making the point that "Thessaloniki has always been a vibrant, true city with a historical conscience.” Brief contributions were also made by Dimitrios Zafeiriou, Professor of Child Neurology and Developmental Pediatrics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Giorgos Nikolaou, cofounder of the startup SoulScan; and Sofia Sarri, cofounder of the startup Shifting Our City. The SNF DIALOGUES are curated and moderated by Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou.

Meet Allison! She’s a wife, mom of two and works in developmental pediatrics. We talk about how her interest in people, love of true crime stories and psychology led her to her career...helping kids and parents navigate autism and behavioral issues. We get into how her profession influences her and her husband’s approach to parenting and how she’s fitting in time for her mind, body and soul. Listen/share/subscribe! Music is “Infectious” by Tobu.

This podcast explores speech and language delays in a clinical context.  How to define, screen, diagnose, and intervene in speech and language delays will be covered.  This podcast was developed by Emily Fong, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, Program Director for Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

1) Efficacy and safety of deflazacort versus prednisone and placebo for Duchenne muscular dystrophy2) e-Pearl topic: Alien limb phenomenon3) Topic of the month: How to examine and approach movement disordersThis podcast for the Neurology Journal begins and closes with Dr. Robert Gross, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. Kelly Gwathmey interviews Dr. Robert Griggs about his the efficacy and safety of deflazacort versus prednisone for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Dr. Ilena George is reading our e-Pearl of the week about alien limb phenomenon. In the next part of the podcast Dr. Alberto Espay interviews Dr. Don Gilbert on the topic of tics.DISCLOSURES: Dr. Griggs serves as Correspondence Editor for Neurology®; serves as an editorial board member of NeuroTherapeutics and Current Treatment Opinions in Neurology; serves on the scientific advisory board for SAB for National Hospital Queen Square, Marathon Pharmaceuticals, PTC Therapeutics, Inc., DSMB, Taro Pharm and Sarepta Pharmaceuticals; is a consultant for Marathon, PTC Therapeutics, Sarepta, Taro Pharm and Idera Pharmaceuticals;receives royalties for data of previous studies from Taro Pharm and Marathon Pharmaceuticals; receives royalties from the publication of the books: Andreoli and Carpenter's Cecil Essentials of Medicine, Eighth Edition, Cecil Textbook of Medicine, multiple editions and Evaluation and Treatment of Myopathies; receives research support from Taro Pharma, Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, Inc., Muscular Dystrophy Association, Novel Molecular Mechanisms of Neuromuscular Disease: Implications for Therapy and the NIH.Dr. George serves on the editorial team for the Neurology® Resident and Fellow Section. Dr. Espay serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Movement Disorders; serves as an editorial board member of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders and The European Neurological Journal; serves on the scientific advisory board for Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Abbvie), Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Impax, Merz Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pfizer Inc, Solstice Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and USWorldMeds; is a consultant for Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd., Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Abbvie), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cynapsus and Lundbeck, Inc; receives royalties for publications of books from Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins and Cambridge University Press; serves on the speakers' bureau of UCB, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., American Academy of Neurology and Movement Disorders Society; receives research support from the CleveMed/Great Lake Neurotechnilogies, Michael J. Fox Foundation and the NIH.Dr. Gilbert serves on the scientific advisory boards of Investigations of Neuroplasticity Mechanisms in Autism Spectrum Disorders, the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; received honoraria from the Tourette Association of America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology and Developmental Pediatrics; received funding for travel for educational talks to physicians and affected patients and families;receives royalties from the publication of the book Movement Disorders in Childhood, 2nd edition; receives research support from Ecopipam Pharmaceuticals, Neurocrine Pharmaceuticals, EryDel Pharmaceuticals, and NIH; and has provided expert testimony for the Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services regarding Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs.

Dr. Stephen Cowan - Author of Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self Esteem and Attention, Board Certified pediatrician with over 25 years of experience specializing in ADD, ADHD, Autism and the like. Dr. Cowan uses a holistic approach incorporating both Western and Eastern medicine to treat these difficult issues. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, the United States ranks 33rd in the world for average life expectancy? 33rd! For a country that prides itself on innovation, wealth and technology, the average life span in the US is shorter than that of countries such as Israel, Qatar, South Korea, and Iceland.  Hmmm, so much for that incredible Western medicine...right? Well, not really. As we discuss this week (one of many topics we cover in this incredibly varied and interesting episode), Western medicine is by far the best at treating acute illnesses or life threatening emergencies.  Some of the most innovative and miraculous procedures have come from Western medicine and then quickly spread across the globe.  But as the old sang goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that's where we often go wrong in the Western world. We have bought too much into the idea of the quick fix. We don't want to work for anything anymore.  We want our burgers in under a minute, we want our data instantly, and we want our health with a swig of water (or soda) and a pill.  And as we are learning, it just doesn't work that way when it comes to such a complicated machine as the human body.  To care for the body takes a lifetime of smart choices, and it's no secret what those choices are! We need to eat well, sleep well, exercise, nurture relationships, etc. But sometimes we just aren't willing to make the effort, and we often pay the ultimate price.  Cancer rates are soaring, diabetes and obesity are destroying the lives of both the young and the old, and the number of children being diagnosed with disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, and autism continue to grow at a steady clip.  It's time we change the way we look at illness. Stephen Cowan MD is a board-certified pediatrician with 25 years of clinical experience working with children. He has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders.  Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family and environment is the central focus of his practice. This approach respects the inseparability of mind, body and spirit and promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be healthy. Dr. Cowan ompleted his pediatric training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in NY in 1987 and went on to complete a 2 year fellowship in Child Development at the Developmental Disabilities Center at Roosevelt Hospital.  He is long-standing member of the American Board of Pediatrics, a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics and serves on the AAP committee of Developmental Disabilities. He is a member of the Autism Research Institute's Defeat Autism Now practitioners. Dr. Cowan is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Holistic Pediatric Association and serves on the advisory boards of the Integrative Health Symposium and the TCM World Foundation Building Bridges Conference. Here is how we found out about Dr. Cowan : Mind Body Green - 11 Things I Wish Every Parent Knew -- This episode is brought to you by: the Smart People Podcast Amazon Page! Clicking on the Amazon link is one of the easiest ways to support the show. --  

Most international adoptions are now special needs adoptions, as are adoptions from US foster care. Are you up to adopting a child with special needs? Host Dawn Davenport interviews Martha Osborne, founder and director of Rainbow Kids, a photolisting website for harder to place children; and Dr. Lisa Nalven, a developmental pediatrician, specializing in caring for children with developmental disabilities.  She is the Director of Developmental Pediatrics and the Adoption Screening and Evaluation program at the Kireker Center for Child Development-Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey.  Dr. Nalven also serves on the Executive Committee for the Council on Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship Care for the American Academy of Pediatrics. international adoption, foster care adoption, special needs adoption, adopting from foster care, waiting children, photolistings, adopting from China, adopting from Poland, adopting from Bulgaria, adopting from Colombia Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on special needs adoption can be found here.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Although inclusive education of disabled children is now an accepted practice, it is often challenged by negative peer attitudes. Researchers at Tolouse University undertook an interventional study aimed at improving students' attitudes towards their disabled peers. Dr Peter Baxter, Editor-in-Chief of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, spoke to one of the authors of the study, Dr Emmanuelle Godeau (Research Unit on Perinatal Epidemiology, Tolouse University) and to Professor Peter Rosenbaum (Professor of Pediatrics and Developmental Pediatrics, McMaster University) who wrote a commentary on this study. Related articles: 'Improving attitudes towards children with disabilities in a school context: a cluster randomized intervention study' by Emmanuelle Godeau et al. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03731.x/pdf 'Improving attitudes towards children with disabilities in a school context' by Peter Rosenbaum. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03723.x/pdf

Although inclusive education of disabled children is now an accepted practice, it is often challenged by negative peer attitudes. Researchers at Tolouse University undertook an interventional study aimed at improving students’ attitudes towards their disabled peers. Dr Peter Baxter, Editor-in-Chief of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, spoke to one of the authors of the study, Dr Emmanuelle Godeau (Research Unit on Perinatal Epidemiology, Tolouse University) and to Professor Peter Rosenbaum (Professor of Pediatrics and Developmental Pediatrics, McMaster University) who wrote a commentary on this study. Related articles: 'Improving attitudes towards children with disabilities in a school context: a cluster randomized intervention study' by Emmanuelle Godeau et al. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03731.x/pdf 'Improving attitudes towards children with disabilities in a school context' by Peter Rosenbaum. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03723.x/pdf