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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. […]
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 trying to work out what evidence they need to provide of their child’s autism diagnosis. Private assessments are expensive – families are forking out about […]
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.
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?
