Tag: paediatrician
Can’t get through to your child’s paediatrician or psychiatrist? Here’s what to do — including updates on doctors, how your GP can help, and the number to call in a crisis.
The most up-to-date list of Perth paediatrician and child and adolescent psychiatrist availability in Perth to help you find someone with their books open for developmental assessments and ongoing support for ADHD, anxiety, autism and eating disorders.
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.
Have you had a bad experience with a Perth paediatrician or paediatric practitioner? Email Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Print Paediatric care in Perth is delivered by professionals who really care about the families they are helping. That care is usually of an incredibly high standard. But things can go wrong, even in the best health services. […]
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 potential misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis. There has also been variation in levels of diagnosis and drug prescription, depending on where you live and your socioeconomic status. […]
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 relieve the cost pressures on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS independent review has released its interim report, which noted many more young […]
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.