Specialneedsinmycity Podcast with Meena Tadimeti |Chats with Top-Notch Medical Experts and Warrior Parents about Special Needs

By Meena Tadimeti,  @meenatadimeti  One in three children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is likely to develop some sort of hip problem, according to Dr. Vendant Kulkarni, pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Shriners Hospitals for Children in Sacramento, CA.  According to Dr. Kulkarni, children with CP are at a higher risk for developing hip dysplasia (malformation of the hip joint). However, if detected and treated early on using a “Hip Surveillance Program“, a child has a higher likelihood to preserve his/her daily function and avoid pain. In particular, having regular x-ray examinations of the hip is key, he adds.   Dr. Kulkarni, along with Dr. John.

By Meena Tadimeti,  @meenatadimeti  If you’re a parent to a child with cerebral palsy and contemplating the use of leg braces for your child, or your child is already wearing them, then you want to listen to this one-on-one interview with Dr. Jon Davids with Shriners Hospitals for Children- Northern California. Dr Davids, once again has generously donated his time to educate special parents about leg braces and answer parents’ concerns and questions regarding the need for and use of leg braces for their children with special needs, particularly children with cerebral palsy. Dr. Jon Davids, an internationally recognized pediatric orthopedic surgeon is noted for.

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org @snimcity Final Part of Two Series: Here is part two of the series, “Before School Closes”.  In this show, hear the details from my year-end IEP meeting.  Listen to the feedback from the team on what worked this year, what didn’t work as they hoped for and what areas need improvement in terms of development (life skills). Furthermore, hear their practical suggestions based on their feedback about life skills. My only focus was to come up with a checklist, mission accomplished. Why? Because the checklist will help me to know what needs to be done.

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org @snimcity Part One of Two Series: [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ere are three simple things that every parent who has a child in special education should not lose the opportunity to do before school closes shortly. By taking the time now to ask each of your child’s IEP members, you too will find it immensely helpful to plan and strategize ways in which your child can have unique opportunities to excel in both functional and academic skills, come Fall when school reopens. Talk With Each IEP Team Member. Get Feedback From Each Member On: One Thing That Worked As.

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org @snimcity  Children with severe motor impairments experience hip problems causing pain or discomfort when walking, moving, sitting or standing.  We asked Dr. Jon Davids, a well-known and highly respected pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Shriners Hospitals for Children in Sacramento to share his insights and expertise in treating children with hip abnormalities, current approaches used and what parents can do early on for their children at risk for hip dysplasia. Following are a list of questions submitted by parents for Dr. Davids.  The majority of the questions centered on the risk of their children having hip.

By: Meena Tadimeti                                                                                                                          Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org                                                                      .

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org  @SNinmycity For parents, coordinating multiple special needs services for their child with physical impairments or disabilities is often overwhelming and frustrating at times. This is especially true for parents early in the special needs journey. But it doesn’t have to be so, provided you seek the help of a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) who is referred to as Physiatrist. In this interview, you will hear Dr. Loren Davidson of Shriners Hospitals for Children of Northern California discuss possible ways in which physiatrists can assist parents develop comprehensive treatment plans. Plans.

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity It’s here!  Parents, educators and caregivers, your questions and concerns have been answered.  Here is the much-awaited recording of the interview you’ve asked for with Dr. Jon Davids, M.D. on caring for and managing children with Cerebral Palsy. Whether you’re in the early phase of managing your child’s CP or well into it, you don’t want to miss this informative, powerful and kind-hearted interview with Dr. Davids.  Array of Questions From Parents, Educators  & Therapists About Managing Children With CP:  How do you define Cerebral Palsy • What causes it • Does genetics play a role •  Does.