Tag: ADHD

There are a small number of developmental paediatricians in Perth and a huge demand for appointments.  Most are at capacity and have closed their books. If you are in that situation, I am so sorry. I understand how stressful this process is – you just want your child to be healthy and happy. Inclusion in the […]

Looking for trusted children’s therapists in North Perth? Whether you’re seeking support for your child’s development, learning, behaviour, or wellbeing, this curated list brings together a range of professionals in one convenient place. From psychologists and speech pathologists to occupational therapists, dietitians, tutors and art therapists, these local providers are experienced in working with children […]

By Tabitha Poole, Continence Occupational Therapist, Continence Hub Constipation is one of the most common — but often overlooked — health issues affecting children.  It’s far more than just an occasional tummy ache or skipped bowel movement.   For many kids, especially those who are neurodivergent or have hypermobility, constipation can cause daily pain, impact behaviour, […]

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. […]

BearFotos/Shutterstock Breanna Lepre, The University of Queensland and Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than […]

ABO Photography/Shutterstock Adam Guastella, University of Sydney and Kelsie Boulton, University of Sydney Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact learning, behaviour and development. Executive function delays are core to challenges people with neurodevelopmental conditions experience. This includes skills such as paying […]

Are you looking for someone who can complete an autism assessment with your child? Well to make things easier, I’ve compiled a list of providers who have availability during the second half of 2024.   Provider Suburb Completed by Amherst Psychology Canning Vale & Mount Pleasant Clinical Psychologist and / or Registered Psychologist Dr Andrew Savery Booragoon […]

Are you looking for someone who can complete an assessment with your child?  Well to make things easier, I’ve compiled a list of providers who have availability during for the second half of 2024.   Many offer an initial parent-only appointment to gather information and help you to select the most appropriate assessment/s to complete. 1. […]

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.

A review of the PsychProfiler tool Formal assessments are expensive, so how do you know if this is something you should look into? I recently tried out a screening tool called PsychProfiler. In 15 minutes and for $5 you can screen for 14 of the most common neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions found in children […]