Tag: paediatrician
We understand that receiving an ADHD diagnosis for your child can bring a mix of emotions and questions. At Westerly Youth Clinic, we’re here to support you every step of […]
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 […]
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.
Unsplash, CC BY Andrew Whitehouse, The University of Western Australia Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has sought to understand ways to […]
How to tell if it's anxiety, ADHD or both and why it matters for treatment.
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?
I thought I might start posting some of the Q&As that I get in the hope that it can help more than one person to access this kind of information. […]
After contacting every paediatrician in Western Australia I wanted to know what the official advice was for families. I emailed our Minister for Health and Mental Health and asked for […]
