In this episode of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast, co-host Melanie interviews Dr. Yona Lunsky (a researcher and clinical psychologist), Dr. Ullanda Niel (a family doctor), Heidi Mallett and Monique Shah (both Special Olympics athletes), and June Shah (a coach and family member). They discuss the importance of regularly checking in with a healthcare professional and ideas for how to prepare for appointments to make the most out of each visit.
To learn more about this topic, see our other material below:
Easy-Read for Athletes:
English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/easy-reads/hcardd-easy-read-health-check-in-research-pdf.pdf
French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-easyreadfr-pdf.pdf
Tip sheet for Family Caregivers:
English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-family-snapshot-pdf.pdf
French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-family-snapshotfr-pdf.pdf
Tip sheet for Coaches:
English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-coachs-corner-pdf.pdf
French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-coachs-cornerfr-pdf.pdf
Animated Video:
English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHS-qFd1WO0
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- My Health Care Visit: https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/tools-2/general-health/todays-visit/
- About My Health: https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/tools-2/general-health/about-my-health/
- Nuts and Bolts Page: https://nutsandbolts.ddtoolkits.com/
Learn more about other important health topics such as Men’s Health, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Sleep on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics
Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!
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