Childhood Hearing Differences: A Parent's Perspective

Childhood Hearing Differences: A Parent's Perspective

Dr. John Bridges returns to talk about his family's journey in navigating having a deaf child. Learn about the the proper etiquette to help those with hearing differences and also so many helpful resources for families and for fellow pediatricians! Read this article from the Academy of Audiology: click here [chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.audiology.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy/jama_lieu_2020_review%20article.pdf].  Check out AL Early Intervention: click here [https://rehab.alabama.gov/nevertooearlyal/].  Check out the AL Institute for Deaf and Blind: click here [https://www.aidb.org/].  Learn more about Hands and Voices: click here [https://www.handsandvoices.org/].  Learn more about the Woolley Institute for Spoken Language Education (WISE): click here [https://www.wise4al.org/].  Learn about AL Hearing Loss Options: click here [https://www.alhearinglossoptions.org/].  Learn about Exploration of Language and Communication Opportunities (ELCO) from Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: click here [https://www.mecdhh.org/children-0-2/early-essentials-exploration-of-language-and-communication-opportunities-elco/].

A Clinical Guide to Congenital CMV

Congenital Cytomegalovirus: typically a benign and mild illness but the most common infectious cause of birth defects. Today Dr. Shannon Ross of Children's of AL's Pediatric Infectious Disease talks with us about recommendations for CMV testing, treatment and more! For more information on Congenital CMV: click here [https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/congenital-cytomegalovirus-ccmv/].  For resources from the National CMV Foundation: click here [https://www.nationalcmv.org/resources].

Pediatric Nutrition: A Formula on Infant Formulas

Desiree Walker, an Alabama pediatric dietitian, joins us to talk about the new term "faltering growth" and how she recommends approaching it in infants! She also discusses all the different formulas and how to choose the best one for your little one! Resources for pediatricians: - CDC formula recommendations: click here [https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/formula-feeding/choosing-a-formula.html].  - AAP Update on Pediatric formula: click here. [https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/45/7/394/197524/Pediatric-Formulas-An-Update?redirectedFrom=fulltext?autologincheck=redirected]  - AAP Resources on childhood nutrition: click here [https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/newborn-infant-and-early-childhood-nutrition/]. - North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: click here [https://naspghan.org/nutrition-obesity/infant-formula-substitution-guide/]. -  Peditools: click here [https://peditools.org/]. Resources for families: - FDA formula information for families: click here [https://www.fda.gov/food/infant-formula-homepage/infant-formula-information-parents-caregivers]. - Healthy Children resources on formulas: click here [https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/default.aspx]. - USDA formula information for families: click here [https://www.fna.usda.gov/fs/infant-formula].

Going With the Flow: Urology Pearls Part I

Dr. Carmen Tong, a pediatric urologist at Children's of Alabama, discusses some common urologic issues in the newborn to toddler ages.  Disclaimer: We will be using accurate medical, physiologic and anatomical terminology and because we will be talking about the genitourinary system, this may be sensitive for the general and younger audiences.  For more information on cryptorchidism: click here [https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/article/35/6/12/8215/Guideline-discusses-diagnosis-treatment-of].  For AAP Peds in Review on hypospadias, epispadias and cryptorchidism: click here [https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/46/8/461/202957/Hypospadias-and-Epispadias?redirectedFrom=fulltext] For info on ureteroceles: click here [https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/5/1/68/77360/URETEROCELE-IN-INFANCY-AND-CHILDHOOD]. For info on labial adhesions: click here [https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/genitourinary-tract/Pages/Labial-Adhesions.aspx].  Thank you to our sponsors: - Children's of AL's PATHS program: click here [https://www.childrensal.org/services/behavioral-health-services/paths-pediatric-access-telemental-health-services]. - AL Dept of Public Health's Immunization Dept: click here [https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization/].

2026 Quarter 2 Updates from AL AAP and Reach Out and Read - AL!

Our new Executive Director, Sabra Sutton, and our Reach Out and Read - AL's Communication Specialist, Salina Sowell, join us today to share some updates, as well as some upcoming events and opportunities! For info on the upcoming webcast on measles with Dr. Kimberlin and the AL Department of Public Health June 9th @ 12:15pm : click here [https://www.alaap.org/upcoming-meetings/2026/6/9/measles-an-urgent-call-to-action-for-child-health-providers].  To watch the video by the Medical Association of the State of AL concerning hantavirus (as of May 12th): click here [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DVX6k7kL8/].  To register your practice in Reach Out and Read - AL: click here. [https://www.myror.org/]  Check out ROR-AL's social media pages: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RORAlabama] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reachoutandread_alabama/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@roralabama] Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Children's of AL PATHS program: click here. [https://www.childrensal.org/services/behavioral-health-services/paths-pediatric-access-telemental-health-services] As always, if you have questions or concerns, reach out to us: click here [https://www.alaap.org/].