Tag: ADHD medication
Can’t get through to your child’s paediatrician or psychiatrist? Here’s what to do — including updates on doctors, how your GP can help, and the number to call in a crisis.
The most up-to-date list of Perth paediatrician and child and adolescent psychiatrist availability in Perth to help you find someone with their books open for developmental assessments and ongoing support for ADHD, anxiety, autism and eating disorders.
Finding the right paediatrician can make a huge difference in your family’s journey especially when you’re seeking answers or support for your child’s development, learning, or behaviour. But not all paediatricians offer the same services or have experience with the same conditions.
Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels Brenton Prosser, UNSW Sydney Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most diagnosed childhood neurological disorder in Australia. Over the years, it has been the subject of controversy about potential misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis. There has also been variation in levels of diagnosis and drug prescription, depending on where you live and your socioeconomic status. […]
There are several conditions that can mimic or exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD so it's worth ruling these conditions out before being referred to a paediatrician for an ADHD assessment.
There is a shortage in Perth of a popular ADHD medication - here's what to do if you can't get your meds.
ADHD often shows up with an entourage of co-occuring conditions that can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Common co-occurring conditons include autism, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, epilepsy, eating disorders and migraines.
Another parent has just told you they got an interstate paediatrician appointment within three weeks, diagnosis and medications. Is it legit or too good to be true?
One question that has come up again and again is: what can you do when your child with ADHD has lost their appetite and won’t gain weight? How do I get food into them when they’re not hungry?