Paediatrician AMA - Dr Shubashni Maharaj

For our final podcast of the year, we're joined Dr. Subashni Maharaj, a neonatal paediatrician specialising in developmental, behavioural, and learning impairments. Subashni’s goal is to equip families with the skills and self-assurance required to support their kids through every stage of life all while she tries to strike a balance between running her clinic at the Ashford Hospital in Adelaide and her role as a working Mum. Thank you for joining us over the course of the year, and we'll be back in 2026. 00:00 Intro01:29 Understanding the Role of a Neonatal Paediatrician04:57 The Newborn Journey: From Womb to World07:04 Postnatal Care and Parental Support08:49 Addressing Developmental Concerns09:41 Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care22:07 Neurodivergent Children: Challenges and Support31:31 Parental Self-Care and Co-Regulation32:41 Understanding Developmental Milestones33:46 Communication Strategies for Neurodivergent Children37:19 Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care40:16 Navigating Paediatric Referrals and Consultations If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected]