Local Medical Research

Preventative behavioural methods in the West Moreton region make a real difference in the lives of patients and Ipswich Hospital Foundation is proud to support professional knowledge in a number of ways – funding research projects, scholarships, and presentations.

Dr Ian Shellshear, Retired Paediatrician, Ipswich Hospital

**There is a significant contribution by Sarah Van DerWeyer, occupational therapist UK

Dr Shellshear is passionate about Behavioural Problems in Children, Research into interventions and General Behaviour Management.

Webinars with Dr Ian Shellshear, Senior Staff Specialist Paediatrician, Ipswich Hospital

Session One – History taking and examination of a child presenting with behavioural or developmental issues.

Session Two – Understanding how the brain works including memory creation – what is normal and what is not.

Session Three – Differential diagnosis and relevant assessment tools that we can use/access in the primary care setting.

Session Four – Diagnostic criteria for common conditions and support for the family, carers, teachers and child.

Session Five – An overview of behavioural management strategies and medication management.