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153 | a new era of pediatric care with Dr. Mona Amin @pedsdoctalk
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
In this episode, Dr. Tay, a licensed child psychologist and parental coach, speaks with Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified pediatrician known for her social media presence as PedsDocTalk. They discuss critical aspects of navigating the journey of raising an autistic child, including effective strategies for interacting with pediatricians, advocating for necessary accommodations, and understanding the nuances of autism diagnosis. Dr. Mona shares insights on the importance of continual learning for clinicians and collaboration between professionals and parents. The conversation also addresses handling common challenges such as anxiety, behavioral issues, and medical fears in autistic children. This episode is a valuable resource for parents and professionals alike, providing practical tips and underscoring the significance of empathy and communication in pediatric care.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 Meet Dr. Mona Amin
02:50 Dr. Mona's Online Education Journey
05:32 Navigating Autism Diagnosis
07:44 State Differences in Autism Diagnosis
10:58 Screening Tools and Challenges
15:11 Parental Advocacy and Pediatrician Collaboration
19:27 Collaborations and Resources
25:38 Accommodations for Autistic Patients
26:28 Understanding Accommodations for Autistic Children
26:57 Creating a Low-Stim Environment
27:50 Effective Communication with Autistic Children
28:28 Handling Medical Procedures with Care
31:47 Addressing Anxiety and Medical Fears
32:18 Role-Playing and Preparation at Home
33:04 Strategies for Reducing Stress in Medical Settings
34:31 Training Medical Staff for Better Care
40:08 Procedures and Special Considerations
41:26 Addressing Sleep, Feeding, and Behavior Issues
47:10 Final Thoughts and Resources
RESOURCES
⚡️ continue learning and connecting with Dr. Mona @pedsdoctalk on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, podcast, and her website.
⚡️ watch Dr. Mona and Andi Putt @mrsspeechiep's YouTube video on autism characteristics and signs here.
⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
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