By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org  @SNinmycity For parents, coordinating multiple special needs services for their child with physical impairments or disabilities is often overwhelming and frustrating at times. This is especially true for parents early in the special needs journey. But it doesn’t have to be so, provided you seek the help of a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) who is referred to as Physiatrist. In this interview, you will hear Dr. Loren Davidson of Shriners Hospitals for Children of Northern California discuss possible ways in which physiatrists can assist parents develop comprehensive treatment plans. Plans.

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By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity It’s here!  Parents, educators and caregivers, your questions and concerns have been answered.  Here is the much-awaited recording of the interview you’ve asked for with Dr. Jon Davids, M.D. on caring for and managing children with Cerebral Palsy. Whether you’re in the early phase of managing your child’s CP or well into it, you don’t want to miss this informative, powerful and kind-hearted interview with Dr. Davids.  Array of Questions From Parents, Educators  & Therapists About Managing Children With CP:  How do you define Cerebral Palsy • What causes it • Does genetics play a role •  Does.

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