Tag: Waitlists

Parents, who would you recommend to those families searching for an autism assessment for a child who masks their presentation?  Parents are looking for psychologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists & more for […]

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.

Finding help just got easier for families living in Western Australia's Great Southern region with the launch of a pilot rural paediatric health hub.

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?

Get help sooner with these allied health professionals offering specially designed consultations for families on waitlists.

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 […]