Tag: psychiatrist
Perth paediatrician lists can open for a matter of days - or hours. This is an abbreviated list of those paediatricians and psychiatrists who have kindly shared with me their availability or information shared publicly via their websites.
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.
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.
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?