ASDP Podcasts Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:23:59 +1000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423105 en-au © 2026 ASDP Podcasts yes aeefe6df-9b57-5a25-b25f-2b608c3e6c8e ASDP Admin episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ASDP Admin https://storage.buzzsprout.com/o8mxfzu17jvrfdy3hc6s2c3x6d5b?.jpg ASDP Podcasts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423105 Beyond Labels: Embracing Neurodiversity and Inclusive Care with Dr Andrew Marshall 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 sharing his work in autism, medical education, and gender-diverse healthcare. He also advocates for moving away from deficit-focused diagnostic language towards terminology that recognises neurodevelopmental differences as part of human diversity, emphasising that adapting environments and affirming children's strengths can have a profound lifelong impact.

]]> 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 sharing his work in autism, medical education, and gender-diverse healthcare. He also advocates for moving away from deficit-focused diagnostic language towards terminology that recognises neurodevelopmental differences as part of human diversity, emphasising that adapting environments and affirming children's strengths can have a profound lifelong impact.

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-19473568 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 1799 2 5 full false Holding Uncertainty: A Lifetime in Developmental Paediatrics with Associate Professor Jill Sewell 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 the context of family and community. She emphasises that rising childhood anxiety, social pressures, and over-pathologising neurodiversity require a shift toward earlier support, stronger advocacy, and more thoughtful, long-term developmental care. 

]]> 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 the context of family and community. She emphasises that rising childhood anxiety, social pressures, and over-pathologising neurodiversity require a shift toward earlier support, stronger advocacy, and more thoughtful, long-term developmental care. 

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-19394785 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 2425 2 4 full false From Assessment to Action: Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Young People 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 the importance of careful assessment, tailored pharmacotherapy, and non-medication supports. The conversation also touches on ADHD prescribing reform in New Zealand and the importance of strength-based, person-centred care that builds long-term wellbeing and self-efficacy for children and families.

]]> 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 the importance of careful assessment, tailored pharmacotherapy, and non-medication supports. The conversation also touches on ADHD prescribing reform in New Zealand and the importance of strength-based, person-centred care that builds long-term wellbeing and self-efficacy for children and families.

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-19353632 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +1000 1891 2 3 full false S1. Ep10. Nurturing Minds Interview at the 2024 Annual Conference 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 prescribing medication for children with intellectual disabilities, developmental trauma, and complex behaviours. 

The discussion focuses on the risks of polypharmacy, emphasising the importance of comprehensive assessment, trauma-informed care, and non-pharmacological interventions such as behavioural support, caregiver education, routine and social prescribing. 

]]> 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 prescribing medication for children with intellectual disabilities, developmental trauma, and complex behaviours. 

The discussion focuses on the risks of polypharmacy, emphasising the importance of comprehensive assessment, trauma-informed care, and non-pharmacological interventions such as behavioural support, caregiver education, routine and social prescribing. 

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-17323310 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +1000 1322 1 10 full false The Power of Words in Healthcare with Rachel Callander 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 unintentionally cause harm and advocating for more compassionate, strengths-based communication with families. Rachel  shares practical strategies for improving clinician/family partnerships, including reducing confusing medical jargon, reframing deficit-focused language, and introducing "awesomeness lists" to celebrate children's individuality, strengths and humanity alongside their challenges. 

]]> 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 unintentionally cause harm and advocating for more compassionate, strengths-based communication with families. Rachel  shares practical strategies for improving clinician/family partnerships, including reducing confusing medical jargon, reframing deficit-focused language, and introducing "awesomeness lists" to celebrate children's individuality, strengths and humanity alongside their challenges. 

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-19298980 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +1000 1772 2 2 full false Words Have Great Power: Keri Opai on Language, Identity & Takiwātanga 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 internationally recognised term Takiwātanga ("in their own time and space"), Keri challenges deficit-based narratives and highlights the profound impacts words have on children, families, and communities 

]]> 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 internationally recognised term Takiwātanga ("in their own time and space"), Keri challenges deficit-based narratives and highlights the profound impacts words have on children, families, and communities 

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-19239593 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 +1000 1680 2 1 full false In conversation with Dr Honey Heussler and Associate Professor Daryl Efron - Exploring Medications in Child Development 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 discussed concerns about long-term medication use, the role of alternative treatments, and the importance of careful documentation and reassessment in prescribing.

]]> 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 discussed concerns about long-term medication use, the role of alternative treatments, and the importance of careful documentation and reassessment in prescribing.

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-16657833 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1000 1458 1 2 full false Innovative Models - Tracking Cube with Professor Dianne Shanley 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, a co-designed, tool-agnostic framework that breaks down neurodevelopmental assessment into six structured tiers to improve early identification and support for children, especially in remote and Indigenous communities. Developed with community input, it enables non-specialists to conduct much of the assessment using tools like the Rapid Neurodevelopmental Assessment (RNDA), helping to triage more effectively and start support early while awaiting specialist input. The system has shown promising results in improving referral accuracy without overwhelming services and is now being trialed in other regions through an NHMRC-funded stepped-wedge RCT to evaluate its broader national potential.

]]> 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, a co-designed, tool-agnostic framework that breaks down neurodevelopmental assessment into six structured tiers to improve early identification and support for children, especially in remote and Indigenous communities. Developed with community input, it enables non-specialists to conduct much of the assessment using tools like the Rapid Neurodevelopmental Assessment (RNDA), helping to triage more effectively and start support early while awaiting specialist input. The system has shown promising results in improving referral accuracy without overwhelming services and is now being trialed in other regions through an NHMRC-funded stepped-wedge RCT to evaluate its broader national potential.

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-16906587 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1000 1249 1 5 full false Innovative Models - Pharmacy Role with Clinical Pharmacist Karyn Dahms 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 by handling medication management while also recognising broader patient needs. The program has successfully treated nearly a thousand patients and received positive feedback from families. 

]]> 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 by handling medication management while also recognising broader patient needs. The program has successfully treated nearly a thousand patients and received positive feedback from families. 

]]> ASDP Admin Buzzsprout-16827383 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1000 735 1 4 full false In conversation with Dr Con Papadopoulos at ASDP Conference 2024 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 guiding clinicians toward more dynamic, sustainable care models.

]]> 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 guiding clinicians toward more dynamic, sustainable care models.

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