Diagnosis and Treatment Across The World With Guests Jao and Jyothi Tekwani

Episode 55: Diagnosis and Treatment Across The World With Guests Jao and Jyothi Tekwani In this episode, we discuss we discuss growing up with disabilities in different countries and continents, and how that affects diagnosis and treatment, as well as the stigma related to having a disability. Guests Jao and Jyothi Tekwani's daughter was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy both in India and in Miami. In India, she was able to see any doctor her parents chose and was able to see them within a few days of calling. Her parents moved to Curacao when she was 2 years old. In Miami, she got surgery on a tendon and has been using splints and inserts in her shoes for her feet. She also has obtained physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Her parents noted that since they moved, India now uses private insurance. Curacao has state sponsored insurance and organized therapies, and their country subsidizes the treatments. She noted that India now has a bigger and more supportive disability community than it used to. India is also now becoming wheelchair friendly. They have found strong support in both countries. However, although people are helpful, families in Curacao tend not to take their disabled children out of the house very often.   Links: Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check out our Facebook Page! Check us out on Facebook and join our parent group! We are also on Pinterest! Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5 star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Self Care Song: Green and Orange No Water by Duncan Alex under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Hosted by: Jessica Temple and Lewis Temple Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2020 Jessica and Lewis Temple