Pediatric Complex Care Seminar Session 2: Irritability and Pain

Shawnda has been a Program Coordinator and Family Navigator at PAVE, a non-profit that supports individuals with neurodiversity, developmental disability, and medical complexity and their families for four years. She has three children, her oldest child diagnosed with trichotillomania and her son, born with Down syndrome. A lifelong learner, Shawnda is in her second year as a UW LEND Fellow in the Family Discipline Cohort.

Dr. Julie Hauer's clinical and research interests include symptom treatment in children with impairment of the central nervous system. She is faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the medical director of a long-term and respite care facility for children and young adults with severe neurological impairment. Dr. Hauer's work has included innovative symptom treatment protocols targeting the mechanisms of pain generation specific to this population. Her publications include an American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report on pain in this group of children.

Sarah and her husband raise three boys in the Treasure Valley. Her son Truman was born at 26-weeks gestation and due to complications from his traumatic birth he was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, Dysphagia and uses a feeding tube for nutrition and medication delivery. She has 16 years of experience navigating Medicaid, health care, and special education/services, as well as 20 years working in education including early childhood education. Sarah has a passion for developing relationships, sharing resources, and cultivating a sense of community that will enhance care. In turn, Sarah participates on many councils, committees, and workgroups related to children with medical complexity in addition to her role at IPUL.

Caitlin Scanlon is a fellowship-trained pediatric palliative care social worker who recently transitioned from a major children's hospital to full time private practice specializing in grief, loss and bereavement, and supporting families through chronic, serious, and/or life-threatening illness. Caitlin has had the opportunity to present on many topics regionally and internationally. Caitlin is thrilled to be a part of this seminar series that beautifully highlights the importance of continued collaboration between clinical expertise and first-hand parental experience.