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10,000 WA kids are waiting up to two years to see a paediatrician while the premier splashes cash around in short-sighted handouts.
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 […]
The Garden Family Medical Clinic has introduced paediatric iron infusions to their clinic in response to parents struggling to address iron deficiency through oral treatments. GP Dr Andrew Leech said, “We recognise the high rate of iron deficiency in children, the symptoms that this can lead to and the challenges associated with oral medication.” Iron deficiency can cause […]
There are two types of supplementary funding provided to support students with disability: the Individual Disability Allocation (IDA) and the Educational Adjustment Allocation (EAA).
Finding help just got easier for families living in Western Australia's Great Southern region with the launch of a pilot rural paediatric health hub.
Breakfast is usually the best time of the day for your child to eat as much as possible before the ADHD medication kicks in – so make the most of it.
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 […]
There is a shortage in Perth of a popular ADHD medication - here's what to do if you can't get your meds.
