ASDP Podcasts
Welcome to the Australasian Society for Developmental Paediatrics (ASDP) Podcast
This podcast brings you engaging, insightful, and practical conversations with some of the leading minds in developmental paediatrics. Each episode takes a deep dive into the real-world issues faced in daily clinical practice, offering thoughtful discussion, expert perspectives, and clear take-away ideas.
The ASDP Podcast is a must-listen for anyone practising in, or with an interest in, developmental paediatrics.
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ASDP Podcasts
S1. Ep10. Nurturing Minds Interview at the 2024 Annual Conference
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In this episode, Dr Sam Kaiser, Chair of the Advocacy Committee speaks with child and adolescent psychiatrists Dr Solomon Shatanunda and Dr Harini Sundaravadanam during the 2024 Annual Conference (Gold Coast), exploring the complexities of prescribing medication for children with intellectual disabilities, developmental trauma, and complex behaviours.
The discussion focuses on the risks of polypharmacy, emphasising the importance of comprehensive assessment, trauma-informed care, and non-pharmacological interventions such as behavioural support, caregiver education, routine and social prescribing.