Ep 061: Don’t Watch And Wait: When Do You Need A Specialist?

Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive and Mindful Parenting for ADHD and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, which integrate mindfulness into pediatric care, and a contributing author for Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is on faculty at NY Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute, on the board of directors for APSARD, the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders, and on the advisory boards of Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. His blog can be found through Mindful.org and Psychology Today, and through his website www.developmentaldoctor.com.
 
Listen to this beneficial Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Mark when and how to seek an evaluation for diagnosis of a problem, and how to best maximize your time and relationship with your pediatrician.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Taking the pressure off the parent by seeking out help and not waiting and worrying.

Establishing trust with your pediatrician to help them understand your child & family.

Facilitate good communication by writing down questions and histories before your visit.

Links Mentioned:
https://developmentaldoctor.com/
https://insighttimer.com/markbertin
Connect with Dr. Mark:
Twitter @MarkBertinMD
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Bertin-MD-Developmental-Pediatrics-89528066987/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbertin/

Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet
So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: 

What is recommended treatment for children and teens 

Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication 

Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. 

ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort.

 
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Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive and Mindful Parenting for ADHD and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, which integrate mindfulness into pediatric care, and a contributing author for Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is on faculty at NY Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute, on the board of directors for APSARD, the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders, and on the advisory boards of Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. His blog can be found through Mindful.org and Psychology Today, and through his website www.developmentaldoctor.com.

 

Listen to this beneficial Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Mark when and how to seek an evaluation for diagnosis of a problem, and how to best maximize your time and relationship with your pediatrician.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Taking the pressure off the parent by seeking out help and not waiting and worrying.
Establishing trust with your pediatrician to help them understand your child & family.
Facilitate good communication by writing down questions and histories before your visit.

Links Mentioned:

https://developmentaldoctor.com/

https://insighttimer.com/markbertin

Connect with Dr. Mark:

Twitter @MarkBertinMD

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Bertin-MD-Developmental-Pediatrics-89528066987/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbertin/

Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet

So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: 

What is recommended treatment for children and teens 
Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication 
Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. 
ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort.

 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices