Down Syndrome Center Podcast
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThis podcast contains information for caregivers and providers regarding Down syndrome. Hosted by Dr. Kishore Vellody, Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania and former President of the National Down Syndrome Congress.
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#32 - Puberty and Sexuality Issues (with Terri Couwenhoven) - Part 2
December 29, 2015 17:15 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBWorld reknowned expert on sexuality and puberty issues in people with Down syndrome, Terri Couwenhoven, joins us again for the second part of our discussion.
#31 - Puberty and Sexuality Issues in Down Syndrome (with Terri Couwenhoven) - Part 1
November 24, 2015 17:45 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis podcast focuses on puberty and sexuality issues in Down syndrome. We are joined by Terri Couwenhoven who is the worldwide expert in this topic.
#30 - NDSC Convention, Medical Issues in Down Syndrome
October 09, 2014 19:20 - 1 hour - 247 MB VideoDr. Vellody spoke to parents and families at the 2014 National Down Syndrome Congress convention in Indianapolis. This recording includes a video component with the slides from the lecture.
#29 - Behavioral Issues (Using Time-Out)
July 24, 2014 02:40 - 14 minutes - 20 MBDr. Vellody discusses behavioral issues commonly associated with Down syndrome and the use of time-out as a discipline technique.
#28 - Adult Related Issues in Down Syndrome
June 20, 2014 19:47 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBDr. Bulova joins us today from the Adult Down Syndrome Center to discuss issues that can arise in adults with Down syndrome.
#27 - Toilet Training, Part 2
May 05, 2014 20:04 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBDr. Vellody continues the topic of Toilet Training in Down syndrome. Today's podcast focuses on problems that can arise during toilet training and ways to address those problems.
#26 - Toilet Training, Part I
April 03, 2014 19:23 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Vellody discusses assessing for toilet training readiness and general concepts of toilet training
#25 - Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
March 21, 2014 04:01 - 2 minutes - 19.9 MB VideoToday is World Down Syndrome Day. Please enjoy this video courtesy of the National Down Syndrome Congress. This video contains the resolution that the adults with Down syndrome wrote at the last national meeting.
#24 - Sleep Apnea and Sleep Studies (with Dr. Chakravorty)
March 13, 2014 15:00 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBDr. Chakravorty joined the podcast today to discuss sleep apnea and sleep studies.
#23 - Cardiac Surgery (with Dr. Peter Wearden)
February 03, 2014 22:23 - 18 minutes - 8.48 MBDr. Peter Wearden joined us on the podcast to discuss heart surgeries.
#22 - Cardiac Issues in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Linda Russo)
January 03, 2014 00:30 - 14 minutes - 7.31 MBToday's podcast is on Cardiac Issues in Down syndrome. Dr. Vellody was joined by Dr. Linda Russo to discuss this very important topic.
#21 - Down Syndrome Radio Interview
November 12, 2013 20:26 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDr. Vellody was an invited guest on Down Syndrome Radio in October. Down Syndrome Radio is produced by the Down Right Awesome Dads group, and their radio show can be found on iTunes. Dr. Vellody was asked to share his opinions on a variety of different Ds related (and other!) topics.
#20 - Endocrine Issues - Diabetes, Obesity, Growth (with Dr. Amanda Flint)
October 28, 2013 17:17 - 12 minutes - 6 MBDr. Amanda Flint joins us again to continue our discussion on Endocrine Issues. This time, the focus is on diabetes, obesity, and growth concerns.
#19 - Endocrine Issues - Thyroid (with Dr. Amanda Flint)
October 04, 2013 13:42 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MBDr. Vellody was joined by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Amanda Flint to discuss hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
#18 - Medical Issues in Ds, Part 6 (Q&A)
July 27, 2013 02:47 - 15 minutes - 6.94 MBDr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the final of six parts, an informal question and answer session that followed the talk.
#17 - Medical Issues in Ds, Part 5 (Dietary, Behavioral, DS Center)
July 27, 2013 02:46 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBDr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the fifth of six parts, discussing Dietary and Behavioral issues in Down syndrome and the role of a comprehensive Down Syndrome Center.
#16 - Medical Issues in Ds, Part 4 (Atlantoaxial instability, Neurologic, Dental, General Pediatric)
July 27, 2013 02:43 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBDr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the fourth of six parts, discussing Atlantoaxial instability, Neurologic, Dental, and General Pediatric issues in Down syndrome.
#15 - Medical Issues in Ds, Part 3 (ENT, Ophtho, Endocrine, Hematologic, Musculoskeletal)
July 27, 2013 02:42 - 15 minutes - 7.28 MBDr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the third of six parts, discussing ENT, Ophthalmologic, Endocrine, Hematologic, and Musculoskeletal issues in Down syndrome.
#14 - Medical Issues in Ds, Part 2 (Cardiac, Gastro)
July 27, 2013 02:40 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MBDr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the second of six parts, discussing Cardiac and Gastrointestinal issues in Down syndrome.
#13 - Medical Issues in Ds, Part 1 (Background, Genetics, Developmental)
July 27, 2013 02:34 - 15 minutes - 7.2 MBDr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the first of six parts, discussing background, genetics, and developmental issues in Down syndrome.
#12 - Sleep Apnea (with Dr. Todd Otteson)
July 08, 2013 23:38 - 15 minutes - 7.47 MBDr. Otteson joins us for the final of 3 podcasts on ENT issues. Today, we are discussing sleep apnea.
#11 - Sinusitis (with Dr. Todd Otteson)
June 20, 2013 01:13 - 10 minutes - 4.9 MBIn today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Todd Otteson from pediatric ENT to discuss sinusitis.
#10 - Ear Infections (with Dr. Todd Otteson)
June 06, 2013 16:23 - 12 minutes - 6.25 MBDr. Todd Otteson from pediatric ENT joins us today to discuss ear infections and the role of ear tubes in children with Down syndrome.
#9 - Special Needs Trusts (with Nicole Bazzy, J.D.)
May 22, 2013 14:56 - 14 minutes - 7.06 MBAttorney Nicole Bazzy joins us today to discuss estate planning for families with children with Down syndrome.
#8 - Celiac Disease (with Dr. Arvind Srinath)
May 04, 2013 01:09 - 11 minutes - 5.84 MBDr. Srinath joins us for the final of 3 podcasts on GI issues. Today, he discusses celiac disease in Down syndrome.
#7 - Constipation (with Dr. Arvind Srinath).mp3
April 14, 2013 23:37 - 13 minutes - 6.75 MBDr. Srinath joins us once again to discuss GI related issues in Down syndrome. In this podcast, the focus is on constipation.
#6 - GE Reflux (with Dr. Arvind Srinath)
March 27, 2013 10:00 - 13 minutes - 6.74 MBDr. Arvind Srinath from Pediatric Gastroenterology joins us today to discuss the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux in children with Down syndrome.
#5 - Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
March 21, 2013 10:00 - 3 minutes - 13.9 MB VideoIn honor of World Down Syndrome Day, please enjoy this short video podcast courtesy of the National Down Syndrome Society. Let's never forget to encourage our friends and family with Down syndrome to DREAM BIG!
#4 - Transition to Preschool (with Sheila Cannon)
March 08, 2013 19:53 - 11 minutes - 5.78 MBSheila Cannon joins us to discuss the transition process to preschool for children with Down syndrome
#3 - ID issues in Ds (with Dr. Nowalk)
February 27, 2013 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.69 MBDr. Nowalk joins us again for the second part of his interview. In this podcast, he discusses the infectious issues that arise in Down syndrome and ways to help reduce those risks.
#2 - Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, Family Life (with Dr. Nowalk)
February 20, 2013 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.62 MBDr. Nowalk joins us to discuss the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh and family related issues with having a child with Down syndrome.
#1 - Introduction to the Down Syndrome Center of WPA
February 12, 2013 02:49 - 8 minutes - 3.97 MBThis is the introductory podcast to the all new Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania podcast series. In this podcast, Dr. Vellody and Sheila Cannon discuss their thoughts on the goals of the podcasts and for the Down Syndrome Center.