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DocMcCafferty (She/Hers)

@docmccafferty

Consultant Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician | Business Owner | Advocate #NavyVeteran #1stGen #DoctorMom #TrainingMatters #SurfLife *Views my Own*

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Here at the Pediatrician’s office for well child checkups for 9 and 5. MA: “Do you want the…” Me: “Yes. All of them. The answer is yes. Especially the HPV vaccine for 9. You got the Covid booster yet?” #GottaGetThemAll #vaccinate

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*Recent autism eval in an outreach clinic* 4yo girl from a rural county. Limited resources. Few therapists. Mama tells me she always suspected autism, but multiple people in their life told her not to worry… because her daughter smiles and makes eye contact. I knew within 5

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My kids thought I was joking when I said we were watching musicals all day while I cooked all the things they wouldn’t eat… The Greatest Showman Chicago Phantom of the Opera Hamilton Rent… What an excellent day… ❤️

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What is the best book you read recently that gave you hope, changed your perspective, truly shocked or surprised you. Any genre. For next years’ book list… Bonus points for themes of karma, rebirth, unparalleled strategy, treacherous partnerships, secret allies, victorious

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Tomorrow we find out how many DBP fellowship spots go unfilled “because no one wants to do this job” … Careful though Don’t confuse not wanting to do a job, with not wanting or being able to pursue a fellowship….

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They always say, you can get a job anywhere as a DBP. But they never talk about what those anywhere jobs look like, and how the details aren’t really up to you… Had a long chat with a friend considering a DBP position in the states. They are in one of those “damned socialist”

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After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal. propublica.org/article/united… 👇

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Wanting to give families hope… the possibility of a miracle… is why I wanted to pursue neonatology. Realizing I wouldn’t be happy unless I had the chance to help those incredible little miracles navigate all of their life’s milestones, is why I chose Developmental & Behavioral

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My 9yo told me that she and her bestie were laughing at two boys who were competing for the loudest farts during their lock down drill a few days ago. And when I delicately suggested she prepare as if it’s real, she said “Bruh, have you seen what those guns do? If I’m gonna die,

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Peak Charleston is watching your neighbors use their golf cart to tow their kids on makeshift sleds through the snow covered streets.

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My 5 year old: “Goodnight brain. Goodnight body. Don’t try anything silly. We need to get sleep so we can grow big and beat daddy in a pillow fight. NO WIGGLES!” ❤️❤️

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Once upon a time I worked in Navy intelligence. Once upon a time I was responsible for highly classified information. This is a BIG DEAL. I simply can not process the absolute idiocy underlying recent national security events. Absolute, Mind-boggling incompetence among

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April is #WorldAutismMonth. Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect the way someone communicates, socializes or learns. If someone in your life is diagnosed with autism, the best thing you can do is learn how to support them! Learn more: tinyurl.com/2z3ruxy6.

April is #WorldAutismMonth. Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect the way someone communicates, socializes or learns. If someone in your life is diagnosed with autism, the best thing you can do is learn how to support them! Learn more: tinyurl.com/2z3ruxy6.
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When the prevalence of autism drops dramatically over the next 5 years; it won’t be because autism was “cured”. After decades of promoting awareness and acceptance… and fighting back waitlists, clinicians are seeing families actively choose to delay an ASD diagnosis in an

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Today I became a Board-Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician. Over 15 years in the making… and this is the least exciting thing that happened today… or that I’ve accomplished in my medical career. … More to come and I can’t wait to share it.