What's The Connection Between CHD And Neurodevelopment? A/Prof Rob Justo and Prof Will Parsonage

What is neurodevelopment? What is the connection between CHD and neurodevelopment in children? What are the early indicators that a child may be experiencing neurodevelopmental difficulties? How are neurodevelopmental issues diagnosed? What sort of treatments and therapies are available? What research is happening in this area? What is the CHD Life+ research program and how could it transform neurodevelopmental care for young cardiac patients in Australia? Cardiologists Rob Justo and Will Parsonage answer these questions and more in this information-packed episode. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au LINKS Find our more about CHD Life+: https://www.aushsi.org.au/aushsi-research/congenital-heart-disease-long-term-improvements-in-functional-health/ CREDITS Host: Sam Stolberg Guest: Associate Professor Robert Justo and Professor William Parsonage Producer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies