Tag: autism
Ailsa Jerejian at Drummond Psychology in Mount Lawley supports children with anxiety, OCD, ADHD and autism. Find out how she works and whether she's the right fit for your family.
Zen Mind Psychology Senior Clinical Psychologist, Alicia Viforj, offers autism assessments for children and adolescents (5+) in South Fremantle, with a strong focus on making the process calm, collaborative and genuinely useful for families.
Does your child's autism diagnosis meet WA Department of Education rules? Answers to the questions Perth parents ask most about school funding.
Families in WA are navigating a fragmented, inconsistent, and often adversarial diagnostic system. The consequences are significant: children miss early supports, families face financial strain, and schools and health services are under pressure.
For many families, the cost of private assessments can be a major barrier. With long public waitlists (often stretching beyond three or more years) it can feel like families are left with few choices. If you’re finding it hard to afford a private assessment, here are some options in Western Australia that may help.
Updated list of Perth paediatricians and child psychiatrists accepting new referrals for ADHD, autism and developmental assessments. Includes wait times, costs and telehealth options.
The waits are long, the availability is scarce, and by the time you get an appointment you really, really need it to be with the right person.
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 […]
Every week, over 1,200 families receive reassessment letters, forcing them to prove their child’s lifelong disability still exists—within impossible timeframes. More than 6,000 children under nine have already lost access to the NDIS in the last financial year, despite documented needs.
Perth Kids Hub readers share who they recommend for autism assessments for girls or high masking children.