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TAND 101. TANJALA T. GIPSON, M.D. DIRECTOR, TAND CLINIC TSC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LE BONHEUR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN MAY 28, 2019. GOALS. DEFINE TAND REVIEW TAND CHECKLIST LIFETIME THE TAND EVALUATION: WHAT TO EXPECT PREPARING FOR YOUR TAND EVALUATION KEY POINTS
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TAND 101 TANJALA T. GIPSON, M.D. DIRECTOR, TAND CLINIC TSC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LE BONHEUR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN MAY 28, 2019
GOALS • DEFINE TAND • REVIEW TAND CHECKLIST LIFETIME • THE TAND EVALUATION: WHAT TO EXPECT • PREPARING FOR YOUR TAND EVALUATION • KEY POINTS • QUESTION AND ANSWER
TAND = TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATED NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
TAND • 0-3 • 3-6 • 6-9 • 12-16 • 18-25 • prn >25 Comprehensive formal evaluation
TAND • Practice Parameter based Management Strategies, eg Autism • Consider the need for an IEP • Medical evaluation for sudden behavioral change • Screen for TAND at least annually
TAND EVALUATION: WHAT TO EXPECT • Visit preparation • TAND Checklist • TSC specific concerns • Interdisciplinary team approach • Neurology/neurodevelopmental disabilities specialist • Speech/language pathologist • Social worker • Neuropsychologist • Child Life Specialist • Chaplain (upon request) • Ongoing, individualized management
TAND EVALUATION: HOW TO PREPARE • RECORDS • VIDEOS • TAND CHECKLIST • PATIENT PORTAL SIGN UP • TIME • ACTIVITIES • SNACKS
TAND TAKEAWAYS • Avoid waiting. • It’s never too late or too early. • Research available clinical services and requirements. • Communicate with the TS Alliance. • Don’t give up hope!