PediaCast 04 * Vitamins, Potty Training, Lice, Scoliosis * 347-404-5437
Posted by Dr Mike on Aug 09 2006
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SHOW NOTES
Pediacast is a pediatric podcast for parents. This week’s show includes discussions on the following topics:
INFANTS: Sleeping Position, Vitamin Supplements
TODDLERS: Speech Development, Potty Training
SCHOOL AGE: Playground Safety, Head Lice
TEENS: Scoliosis
LINKS: iScoliosis.com
on 10 Aug 2006 at 2:46 pm 1 Pam Payne said …
Mike — Thanks so much for your information on Scoliosis. We have an appointment with an orthopedic specialist on August 21. Your piece was very informative.
Pam
on 10 Aug 2006 at 3:01 pm 2 Mike Patrick Jr, MD said …
You’re welcome
Good luck with the appointment!
Mike
on 15 Jan 2007 at 5:46 pm 3 Dianna K. Ball said …
Dr. Mike
Hello. I just started listening to your podcasts, (heard of it on pregtastic) and thus far have really enjoyed it. I listened to Podcast #4 today which, in the toddler section, addresses speech & language delays. I was so disappointed to hear you say you (in general, of course) don’t really find speech-language therapy to be helpful until a kiddo is closer to 4 or 5 years old. Some of your points were valid. Cost can be prohibitive and there is the comfort factor of a 2 y.o. receiving “therapy.” However, you must know (??) about Early Intervention services. Under Part C of IDEA, Ohio must provide free developmental evaluations for children suspected of a developmental delay, and services (special education, occupation, physical and/or speech-language therapy as well as social work, nutrition, etc.) for children demonstrating moderate to significant delays. It is play-based, family-centered treatment and research supports the use of this model with children - whether they are simply “late talkers,” have Down Syndrome, Autism, etc.
I realize it’s possible you may be (hopefully) quite familiar with this system, but you didn’t mention it on your Podcast. As this is a service that’s available in the majority of states (I’m from CT), it’s important your listeners, and most importantly, your patients, have access to this information thru you. Speech-language therapy does NOT have to cost a lot, nor does it have to be anything but family-centered.
thanks for listening and keep up the great work.
dianna k. ball, m.s., ccc-slp
on 17 Apr 2007 at 7:46 am 4 PediaCast: A Pediatric Podcast for Parents » PediaCast 35 * Potty Training, PANDAS, Plastic and Food * 347-404-5437 said …
[…] LINKS Once Upon a Potty - Official Website Official AAP Potty Training Information PediaCast Episode 4 (potty training) PediaCast Episode 15 (bed wetting) PANDAS information from NIH Bisphenol A (Wikipedia) Bisphenol A (American Chemistry Council) Baby Bottles (National Geographic Green Guide) Mixing Plastic and Food: An Urban Legend? (WebMD) […]
on 17 Jun 2007 at 8:08 pm 5 PediaCast: A Pediatric Podcast for Parents » PediaCast 40 * Movies, Herbs, Hand Gel * 347-404-5437 said …
[…] LINKS Kids-in-Mind Family Media Guide Screen It! Medline-Plus Guide to Herbs and Supplements PediaCast #4 - Head Lice (00:43) MotherThoughts - Blog Obsession Pediatric Dental Emergency Sheet Booze Ooze - from Snopes.com HandClens (non-alcohol hand sanitizer) […]
on 21 Aug 2007 at 11:33 am 6 steven davies said …
Mike-Thank you for all the information especially about potty training.
on 09 Apr 2008 at 11:53 am 7 Mom Of 3 Girls » Blog Archive » Review - LiceMD said …
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