Tag: paediatrician

Getting an autism diagnosis in Western Australia: what you need to know for support at school & by the NDIS There is a HUGE amount of confusion around for families […]

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 […]

Can my child see a paediatrician interstate for diagnosis – either by flying there or via telehealth? Advice from the Department of Health as at 14 March 2023: The Medicines and […]

Perth’s paediatric practices answer questions on what might help fast track access to child development services in Western Australia.