#SpecialNeedsPediatricians

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Pediatricians hold the key to a child’s good health, but the case is slightly different for children with special needs. You cannot risk taking them to a regular pediatrician if your child has special needs. While they may be academically and professionally skilled in children’s health, they lack the specialized training required to care for kids with special needs. For many parents, finding the right special needs pediatrician can feel overwhelming due to medical jargon, the complexity of specialists, and the pressure of making the right decision. If this sounds like you, this article can ease the entire process. It contains practical and effective tips that can help you find the ideal pediatrician for special needs children that will support their health, overall development, and quality of life.

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All MAPS doctors have a particular focus on child development and wellness, so they can help children lead happy lives and reach their full potential. If you know a child diagnosed with autism or any other specially challenged condition, you should guide their parents to take the help of a special needs pediatrician. If you are a parent to a child with autism and want to help them improve their condition, consulting a doctor can help. To make your journey easy, we have shared below all the information needed before pursuing a MAPS doctor. So read until the end if you want to make an informed decision.

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As such, special needs child healthcare is a medical field that involves much more than general pediatric practice. MAPS has been organizing special needs pediatric CME conferences to cater to this specialized branch of medicine. Here, we will discuss the role of MAPS conferences in enhancing special needs child healthcare, which will occur from March 14th — 16th, 2024, at The Hilton, Charlotte University Place, North Carolina. We will also discuss the crucial elements that make the MAPS conference unique and why you must attend it.

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How Translational and Functional Medicine in Pediatrics Work?

The vast and intricate world of medicine has been evolving continuously daily. From the grassroots level of understanding of human health, the world of medicine and healthcare has transformed into a giant tree with its branches spreading out more systematically to address various health issues at its core. Thus, two specialized approaches or forms of medicine, namely functional and translational medicine, have been gaining traction in recent years. This article will focus on how these two medicinal approaches work and benefit pediatric medicine and child healthcare. Moreover, we will also throw light on the MAPS Pediatric CME Conference scheduled to be held in the Spring season of 2024, where the core theme of the conference is functional and translational medicine in pediatrics.

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Who Are Children With Special Needs? When a child needs special care and attention to do regular activities that a child would not require otherwise termed a special needs child. Their special needs may arise from a vast array of conditions and causes ranging from genetic disorders or developmental issues faced due to any medical conditions. The range of special needs required for such a child also varies from one child to another. Children may need special medical assistance, or some may require behavioral therapies or special learning assistance.

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Choosing a pediatrician is not an easy job. At first, you may think of going to the same pediatrician your friends have hired, however, if you want your pediatrician to be someone you would like, and whom you can trust, there are certain factors you need to consider while making your choice. Here are some of the important things to keep in mind when selecting a pediatrician for your child.

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We all grow up hearing change is the only constant and that we have to keep learning to grow in life. It is especially true in the medical science field because of the continuous developments being made with every passing day. Anyone who wishes to be a part of this ever-evolving field or is already a part of it should be ready to embrace lifelong learning to treat their patients better. Continuing Medical Education (CME) helps clinicians by providing the latest knowledge around modern developments in the field, relevant resources, and information so they can provide better treatment to their patients. A pediatric conference is packed with value, and attendees learn the most sought information relevant in today’s time. If you are an aspiring pediatrician or have already got your practicing license, the live medical conferences organized by CME can help you take your skills and knowledge a notch higher. Although there are numerous which these conferences can help pediatricians, we have listed some top ways for your reference. So let’s quickly explore what the CME conference offers, shared below.

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Taking a child with special needs to a pediatrician is a challenging task for many parents. Unlike normal kids, children with special needs can get anxious, scared, or even uncontrollable if they are taken to unfamiliar places, like a pediatric clinic. In this article, we will discuss at length how a visit to a special needs pediatrician should be approached.

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All MAPS doctors have a particular focus on child development and wellness, so they can help children lead happy lives and reach their full potential. If you know a child diagnosed with autism or any other specially challenged condition, you should guide their parents to take the help of a special needs pediatrician. If you are a parent to a child with autism and want to help them improve their condition, consulting a doctor can help. To make your journey easy, we have shared below all the information needed before pursuing a MAPS doctor. So read until the end if you want to make an informed decision.

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If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, then you might be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and as though your life has changed forever. An autism diagnosis can often be intimidating and scary, leaving parents unsure of where to turn and what to do. This is why it is so important to do your research and acquire reliable and high-quality information wherever it might be available. With the right resources, care, and information, autistic children and their families can lead happy, healthy, and productive lives without having to significantly change their dreams, hopes, and lifestyles. As a parent, one of the first things that you have to focus on after an autism diagnosis is finding the right special needs pediatrician. By providing the child with the required care and treatment at all times, a special needs pediatrician plays a key role in the development and wellbeing of an autistic child.

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When a child or family member has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can change the routine and habits of not just the person with the condition but the whole family. A complex brain disorder, ADHD, causes persistent trouble paying attention, focusing, organizing, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Sometimes, ADHD may lead to poor performance at school, unstable relationships, and low self-esteem. The symptoms of ADHD start in early childhood and can continue into adulthood. Treatments of ADHD aren't limited to taking medications. Experts like the special needs pediatrician help kids with ADHD by improving and enhancing their ability to pay attention, curb hyperactivity, and manage impulsive behavior.

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Special needs pediatrician can take care of your child’s learning, developmental, and behavioral issues. With their expertise, they can evaluate and care for your little one. And more than family doctors, pediatricians are experts in understanding the conditions of children. Here are some of the benefits of having special needs pediatricians on your journey.

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The primary caregiver and the pediatrician of an autistic child are the two main agents who are responsible for providing comfort and treatment to the child. A deep connection and understanding between the two is one of the primary requirements for the well-being of a child with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). Now, given the fact that the primary caregiver of the child is mostly their parent, they are obviously deeply invested in the child. Which is why, the more difficult part of the equation is to find an equally invested and caring pediatrician.

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At some point in life, children may experience learning difficulties, which isn’t surprising. These obstacles are temporary and little support, guidance, and encouragement either from school or home can help them overcome the situation. The term ‘special needs’ describe a range of diagnoses, right from mild to those that can stay a challenge for life. Special needs children may have medical conditions, developmental delays, or psychiatric conditions. Learning or performing other activities could be tough for children with such disabilities. Several conditions fall under the special needs umbrella, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dyslexia, blindness, cystic fibrosis, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and others. An experienced special needs pediatrician provides quality and consistent medical care by educating the parents and helping the children. Children with special needs are likely to require extra help from other children of the same age. There may be a need to keep an eye on these children every day if the condition intensifies.

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COVID-19 has upended everything that was previously accepted as a given. But one of the common mistakes that most people make while judging the effects of COVID-19 is that they only take the adult perspective into account. Adults have indeed been subjected to immense stress and isolation. But at least we were able to understand why such restrictions were being imposed on us in the first place. Children, unfortunately, we’re not privy to this in-depth understanding of this sudden imprisonment in their homes.

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My special needs child has recently started getting scared in the night, which leads to frequent bedwetting. However, I have not discussed this issue with the child. What can I do? I don’t want my special needs pediatrician to embarrass my child with this issue. It is common for parents to have questions about the safety of the child, especially a special needs child. A special needs pediatrician is trained to handle various situations that may arise during different childhood stages of the patient. Hence, trusting the pediatrician and avoiding certain things will help your child receive better care from the MAPS doctors. As parents try to make doctor visits comfortable for the child, it is not necessary to make the job of the pediatrician difficult. Below we have discussed the factors which parents should avoid.