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.
We hope you enjoy listening.
Episodes
10 episodes
Beyond Labels: Embracing Neurodiversity and Inclusive Care with Dr Andrew Marshall
Dr Andrew Marshall reflects on his career in developmental paediatrics, highlighting the importance of strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming care, inclusive services, and learning from the lived experiences of children and families, while s...
Holding Uncertainty: A Lifetime in Developmental Paediatrics with Associate Professor Jill Sewell
Associate Professor Jill Sewell reflects on a career spanning five decades in community and developmental paediatrics, highlighting the importance of holistic, strengths-based care, sitting with uncertainty, and understanding children within th...
From Assessment to Action: Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Young People
In this ASDP podcast episode, Dr David Chinn joins Dr James Carter to explore the complexities of managing anxiety in neurodivergent children, particularly those with autism and ADHD, highlighting the limited evidence for SSRIs in autism and th...
S1. Ep10. Nurturing Minds Interview at the 2024 Annual Conference
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 pres...
The Power of Words in Healthcare with Rachel Callander
At the ASDP 2025 Conference in Queenstown, author and advocate Rachel Callander joined Dr Angela Owens and Dr Michael Parry for a powerful discussion on the impact of language in healthcare, highlighting how medical terminology can unintentiona...
Words Have Great Power: Keri Opai on Language, Identity & Takiwātanga
In this powerful ASDP Podcast episode, lifelong educator Keri Opai joins Dr James Carter to explore how language shapes identity, wellbeing, and the way we understand autism and mental health. Drawing on Māori perspectives and his i...
In conversation with Dr Honey Heussler and Associate Professor Daryl Efron - Exploring Medications in Child Development
This conversation focuses on prescribing medications for children with complex developmental and mental health issues, covering topics like antihistamines, melatonin, CBD oil, and medications for anxiety, tics, and sleep disorders. Experts disc...
Innovative Models - Tracking Cube with Professor Dianne Shanley
A conversation with Professor Diane Shanley, a clinical psychologist and an expert in implementation science. Interviewed by Dr Brad Jongeling at the 2024 Annual Conference, Gold Coast.Professor Dianne Shanley explains the Tracking Cube,...
Innovative Models - Pharmacy Role with Clinical Pharmacist Karyn Dahms
This episode discusses a pharmacist-led program at the Gold Coast Hospital that supports paediatricians in managing ADHD medication. This initiative, which began as a pilot in 2018 has grown significantly, alleviating pressure on paediatricians...
In conversation with Dr Con Papadopoulos at ASDP Conference 2024
Dr. Con Papadopoulos reflects on his career blending acute and developmental paediatrics, highlighting the importance of managing complexity, fostering community-wide support for child development, and advancing ASDP’s role in uniting and guidi...
