In this deeply moving episode of PAEDS Small Talk, host Grace Larson speaks with Kim, mother to Alby, in honor of Red Nose Day.

Kim shares the story of her vibrant young son, Alby, who passed away suddenly at daycare. The conversation touches on the rawness of her grief, the support she received, and how she and her husband Greg honor Alby's memory.

This episode also delves into the broader issues of grief support, highlighting the Work of Red Nose Australia. For those affected by the sudden loss of a child, support is available via Red Nose Australia's 24/7 grief and loss support line.

www.rednoseday.org.au

For immediate Grief and Loss support call the Red Nose 24/7 Bereavement Support Line on 1300 308 307. The Bereavement Support Service provides specialised support for anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, baby or child death.

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In this episode of PEADS Small Talk, Grace discuss with Rebecca, a speech pathologist and current founder of Yarn Speech, the complexities and scope of speech pathology.

They dive into the various roles of a speech pathologist across different life stages, the challenges of accessing speech therapy, especially in rural and remote areas, and practical tips for parents while waiting for professional intervention.

Rebecca introduces Yarn Speech, an innovative app designed to support parents with evidence-based tasks to aid their child's communication development during long wait periods.

The conversation also covers the critical importance of early intervention and offers guidance on recognising red flags in children's communication development.

Yarn Speech

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In this episode of PAEDS Small Talk, we delve into the world of paediatric infectious diseases with Dr. Linny, aaediatric infectious diseases physician and researcher. We discuss the current landscape of infectious diseases, vaccination hesitancy, and the importance of completing antibiotic courses. Dr. Linny also explains the impact of social determinants of health on infection risks in children and shares insights about The Water Well Project, a health promotion charity.

Additionally, the conversation touches on the new RSV vaccine and the resurgence of measles, offering vital information for parents on recognising signs of serious infections in their children.

In this episode we discuss Dr. Linny's charity The Water Well Project

https://www.thewaterwellproject.org

Other helpful links

RSV vaccine

Measles

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