Paediatrics Education Videos

ADHD: Emotional Regulation in the Early Years and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention

Wednesday 22 February 2023

This webinar aims to empower GPs to confidently address family concerns that a child may have ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).

Viewers will also be provided with an update on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention in our region, as well as ideas around starting the conversation with women who drinking before/during pregnancy.

Learning Outcomes:

• Integrate Blue Book ‘Learn the Signs. Act Early’ checks for all 0-4yo’s patients in general practice using a systematic approach
• Assess challenges with emotion and behaviour regulation in the early years, including family concern about possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Determine ‘red flags’ and refer early for improved childhood outcomes
• Recognise the variety of conditions that fall under Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Identify therapeutic engagement strategies for women who are drinking alcohol in the peripartum period

Speakers:

• Dr Yvette Vella | NSLHD Staff Specialist Developmental Paediatrician
• Dr Esther Han | NSLHD Drug & Alcohol Staff Specialist & GP
• Vicki Laing | NSLHD Child and Family Health: General Practice-Community Liaison Nurse
• Megan Leckie | Community Engagement Officer, Early Childhood Program
• Diane Russell | CNS 2 NSLHD Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service

Early Infant Feeding

Thursday 17 March 2022

In this webinar, our experienced facilitators provide you with an update on supports available for lactating women and information on the  variety of formulas on the market. This engaging webinar conculdes with an engaging and informative Q&A session.

Learning Outcomes:

The purpose of this webinar is to:

• Provide an update on the supports available for lactating women
• Increase participants’ understanding of the variety of formulas on the market

Speakers:

Jean Paterson – Jean Is a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. She has a Graduate Diploma of Medical/Surgical   Nursing and a Master of Child and Family Health Nursing.

Caroline Hill – Paediatric Dietitian, NSLHD

Vicki Laing – CNS2 – NSLHD Child and Family Health: General Practice-Community Liaison Nurse

Resources:

Early Infant Feeding Slides

A Framework for Developmental and Behavioural Concerns in Children 0-5 Years – the First 2000 Days

Thursday 12 November 2020

Speakers:

• Dr Jane Son, MB BS FRACP Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, NSLHD Child & Family Health Service.
• Amanda Rummery-Hoy, Family Counsellor, Family Care Centre, Dalwood, NSLHD Child & Family Health Services.
• Alison O’Toole and Renee Giacomin, The Cerebral Palsy Alliance, CPA are NDIS Administrators for the Northern Sydney Region.
• Vicki Laing, RN & Midwife, General Practice Community Liaison Nurse, NSLHD Child and Family Health Service.

Resources:

Click here to view the presentation.

Child developmental Surveillance: Speech and Language Development in Children 0-5 Years – the First 2000 Days

Wednesday 22 July 2020

Speakers:

• Dr Jane Son, MB BS FRACP Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, NSLHD Child & Family Health Service.
• Natalie Reeves, BAppSc(ScPath) Speech Pathologist, NSLHD Child & Family Health Services.
• Vicki Laing, RN & Midwife, General Practice Community Liaison Nurse, NSLHD Child and Family Health Service.

Resources:

Click here to view the presentation.