Tag: diagnosis
Perth paediatrician lists can open for a matter of days - or hours. This is an abbreviated list of those paediatricians and psychiatrists who have kindly shared with me their availability or information shared publicly via their websites.
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.
Perth Kids Hub readers share who they recommend for autism assessments for girls or high masking children.
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. […]
The NDIA and Western Australia's Department of Education have different requirements for providing evidence of disability when it comes to autism.
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.
WA families finally have some good news when it comes to the two plus year long waitlists for paediatricians for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. A change to the prescribing code means that families can now use paediatricians located anywhere in Australia via telehealth, opening up availability and hopefully reducing wait times. Families no […]
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.