[caption id="attachment_4243" align="aligncenter" width="268"] Valli Ehrlich - Speech Pathologist[/caption] Developmental Paediatrics At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or...
At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or behavioural concerns, and involves: Development Paediatrician assessment Clinical Psychologist assessment...
At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or behavioural concerns, and involves: Development Paediatrician assessment Clinical Psychologist assessment...
At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or behavioural concerns, and involves: Development Paediatrician assessment Clinical Psychologist assessment...
At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or behavioural concerns, and involves: Development Paediatrician assessment...
Jutta Dempsey - Psychologist Every child that comes to Directions is unique and every one of them deserves to be understood and treated as an individual. Therefore, since no two children are the same, we tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of your child. As psychologists we also take a holistic approach to our work – we want to understand the bigger picture of how your child behaves at home and at school or daycare. At times we may need to work with your other family members. Sometimes we may also be required to work in conjunction with other professionals caring for your child or their school or daycare. Ultimately, our goal is to make sure that every child that comes into our care reaches their full potential.
Disability Standards for Education: A Practical Guide for Individuals, Families and Communities This resource aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 among individuals, families and communities throughout Australia. It was developed by the University of Canberra in collaboration with ten funding partners: Australian Capital Territory Government Education and Training Directorate Australian Government Department of Education Catholic Education Commission New South Wales New South Wales Department of Education and Communities Northern Territory Government Department of Education Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment South Australian Department for Education and Child Development The Department of Education Tasmania The Department of Education Western Australia Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development The above agencies collaborated with the University of Canberra for three years to develop this resource and a suite of online lessons for school staff under the Disability Standards for Education eLearning project. This is a general resource about the rights of students with disability and how schools can work with students and their families to support them. The suite of online lessons for staff of Australian education providers is available at - http://dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/.
ADHD Advocacy at School / Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Disability Standards for Education: A Practical Guide for Individuals, Families and Communities This resource aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 among individuals, families and communities throughout Australia. It was developed by the University of Canberra in collaboration with ten funding partners: Australian Capital Territory Government Education and Training Directorate Australian Government Department of Education Catholic Education Commission New South Wales New South Wales Department of Education and Communities Northern Territory Government Department of Education Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment South Australian Department for Education and Child Development The Department of Education Tasmania The Department of Education Western Australia Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development The above agencies collaborated with the University of Canberra for three years to develop this resource and a suite of online lessons for school staff under the Disability Standards for Education eLearning project. This is a general resource about the rights of students with disability and how schools can work with students and their families to support them. The suite of online lessons for staff of Australian education providers is available at - http://dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/.
ADHD Resources for Education Professionals / Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
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Dr. Tiffany's ADHD diagnosis is brain system's and brain function based, with treatments targeting Executive Function challenges, as pioneered by Dr. Russel Barkley as well as Functional Neurology as taught by Dr.'s , Mellilo and Kharrazian. When treating ADHD, and any neurological issue or impulse control disorder, it is necessary to attend to Executive Function Deficits and Brain Rebalancing. Tiffany is a Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Neuro- Psychotherapist, Certified Brain Health Coach by the Amen Clinic, trained in the Melillo Method and brain training with the Interactive Metronome. She has trained in these specific methods used to evaluate and then improve the health of you and/or your child's brain. She utilizes natural interventions, diet exercise, amino acid therapy and supplements to balance the brain. Who is this appropriate for? Anyone with a diagnosis of ADHD, Neurodivergence, a history of TBI, Impulse control issues, Focus issues, Mood Issues, Bulimia and ARFID. Dr. Tiffany looks forward to helping you improve your brain function. Check out the website here
Dr. Tiffany's ADHD diagnosis is brain system's and brain function based, with treatments targeting Executive Function challenges, as pioneered by Dr. Russel Barkley as well as Functional Neurology as taught by Dr.'s , Mellilo and Kharrazian. When treating ADHD, and any neurological issue or impulse control disorder, it is necessary to attend to Executive Function Deficits and Brain Rebalancing. Tiffany is a Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Neuro- Psychotherapist, Certified Brain Health Coach by the Amen Clinic, trained in the Melillo Method and brain training with the Interactive Metronome. She has trained in these specific methods used to evaluate and then improve the health of you and/or your child's brain. She utilizes natural interventions, diet exercise, amino acid therapy and supplements to balance the brain. Who is this appropriate for? Anyone with a diagnosis of ADHD, Neurodivergence, a history of TBI, Impulse control issues, Focus issues, Mood Issues, Bulimia and ARFID. Dr. Tiffany looks forward to helping you improve your brain function. Check out the website here
Dokotela is an Australian-owned and operated telehealth company dedicated to making specialist care more accessible. We connect patients across Australia with specialist doctors and clinicians through a secure online booking and video-conferencing platform. Our team of over 40 specialists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, psychologists and geriatricians, have significant clinical experience, ensuring patients and practitioners receive the highest quality of service and outcomes. With a referral, our team are able to match you with the right mental health professional for tailored care. We remove the geographical barriers to accessing specialised care through our secure video-conferencing platform. Patients can easily connect with the right specialist, ensuring timely and convenient consultations. For general adult psychiatry, appointments are available within 2 weeks. For general child and adolescent psychiatry, appointments are available within 1 week.
Dokotela Dokotela is an Australian-owned and operated telehealth company dedicated to making specialist care more accessible. We connect patients across Australia with specialist doctors and clinicians through a secure online booking and video-conferencing platform. Our team of over 40 specialists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, psychologists and geriatricians, have significant clinical experience, ensuring patients and practitioners receive the highest quality of service and outcomes. With a referral, our team are able to match you with the right mental health professional for tailored care. We remove the geographical barriers to accessing specialised care through our secure video-conferencing platform. Patients can easily connect with the right specialist, ensuring timely and convenient consultations. For general adult psychiatry, appointments are available within 2 weeks. For general child and adolescent psychiatry, appointments are available within 1 week.
Dolphin Tribe "We are a specialist mental health practice providing family-focused mental health services for children, adolescents and their families." Our team lead by Paediatric Psychiatrist Dr Sangeetha Makielan provides, Paediatric Psychiatry services, Infant and Perinatal Psychiatry services, Adult Psychiatry services, Psychotherapy, Play therapy, Psychology services. Child Assessments, ADHD Assessment, Psychology services, ASD Assessment and Cognitive Assessment and many more"
Dolphin Tribe "We are a specialist mental health practice providing family-focused mental health services for children, adolescents and their families." Our team lead by Paediatric Psychiatrist Dr Sangeetha Makielan provides, Paediatric Psychiatry services, Infant and Perinatal Psychiatry services, Adult Psychiatry services, Psychotherapy, Play therapy, Psychology services. Child Assessments, ADHD Assessment, Psychology services, ASD Assessment and Cognitive Assessment and many more"
Dr Alex Knopman is a Sydney based Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist working in private practice and the public hospital system. He has 20 years of experience with neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation in adults suffering from a range of disorders of cognition, including ADHD. He is a registered NDIS provider. Dr Knopman’s primary service is neuropsychological assessment to consider diagnosis or diagnoses and the provision of treatment recommendations and cognitive interventions. Dr Knopman sees adolescents (from age 16 years and up), adults and older adults.
Dr Alex Knopman is a Sydney based Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist working in private practice and the public hospital system. He has 20 years of experience with neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation in adults suffering from a range of disorders of cognition, including ADHD. He is a registered NDIS provider. Dr Knopman’s primary service is neuropsychological assessment to consider diagnosis or diagnoses and the provision of treatment recommendations and cognitive interventions. Dr Knopman sees adolescents (from age 16 years and up), adults and older adults.
Dr Alex Knopman is a Sydney based Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist working in private practice and the public hospital system. He has 20 years of experience with neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation in adults suffering from a range of disorders of cognition, including ADHD. He is a registered NDIS provider. Dr Knopman’s primary service is neuropsychological assessment to consider diagnosis or diagnoses and the provision of treatment recommendations and cognitive interventions. Dr Knopman sees adolescents (from age 16 years and up), adults and older adults.
Dr Alex Knopman is a Sydney based Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist working in private practice and the public hospital system. He has 20 years of experience with neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation in adults suffering from a range of disorders of cognition, including ADHD. He is a registered NDIS provider. Dr Knopman’s primary service is neuropsychological assessment to consider diagnosis or diagnoses and the provision of treatment recommendations and cognitive interventions. Dr Knopman sees adolescents (from age 16 years and up), adults and older adults.
Dr Andrea Zalan Current Practice Dr Andrea Zalan is a Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician who has worked exclusively in this area over many years allowing her to combine her expertise in Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychology and Educational Principles. This unique combination of skills offers an efficient, experienced assessment capacity allowing highly effective management advice and strategies for children and adolescents with developmental and/or behavioural problems. She founded MINERVA MINDS Paediatric Practice to realise her vision of creating a centre of excellence dedicated to optimising children’s health and well-being and improving their development. Through her clinical practice she regularly observes the benefits of early intervention and is keen to make that available for more children. Therefore she does not only see her regular clients but also supervises the doctors in the practice and provides the necessary developmental assessments if required. She regularly attends National and International Conferences and is an active member of the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatric Society of Australasia. Personal Dr Zalan grew up in Europe, speaking multiple languages and attending Universities in several countries, before moving to Australia in her early 20’s. She understands and respects cultural differences and the challenges of adapting to new settings. She has been...
Dr Anne Chappel Dr Chappel has always had an interest in nutrition and Integrative Medicine. Hippoctrates, considered to be the father of modern medicine, said "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" This showed his belief that eating good food was the basis for good health. Dr Chappel has held to this belief and bases her treatment strategies around it. She has worked in family medicine and also in the field of allergies and food sensitivities. She then began focusing on metabolic and functional medicine, working to enhance her patient's metabolic functionality, whilst she engaged in further studies in these areas
Dr Arancha Gonzalez - Consultant Paediatrician & VMO Paediatrics at Ryde Hospital My name is Arancha Gonzalez, and I am a general paediatrician, as well as a mother of 4 school aged children, who attend Mona Vale Public School. I choose to work part-time to ensure I am always present and available to support the needs of my own children, and I have elected to remain local to the northern beaches to serve and contribute to the tight knit community I am part of. My purpose is to provide personalised, great quality supportive care and follow-through to all children on the peninsula and beyond, that need it, from birth to leaving-school age. My aim to form therapeutic relationships with each child and his/her family while overseeing their care, providing ‘umbrella care’ to ensure no gaps exist, and there is no duplication of services. The range of care I provide extends from routine newborn care to encompass all aspects of children’s health, behaviour and development. For example, I manage common ailments like asthma, epilepsy, bedwetting, growth problems, children’ nutrition and weight management, developmental concerns, as well as ADHD, learning difficulties and autism. My association with the excellent therapists of NBSLR has allowed the possibility of combining the medical and therapy models of care to provide...
Dr Bryce Joynson is a neurodevelopmental specialist GP and has extensive experience in treating ADHD. Dr Bryce is also working on the Medical Advisory board of several medicinal cannabis companies and conducting research into treating ASD and ADHD with medicinal cannabis therapies alongside appropriate mental health care. He is a member of the Australian ADHD professional's association and RACGP Specific Interests Group for ASD, ADHD and Neurodiversity. Dr Bryce is an Authorized Prescriber of Medicinal Cannabis and a member of the ANZCCP, AMCA, ASCC. He is also a member of the Medical Advisory board of Levin Health and works alongside key decision makers in the medicinal cannabis industry. He can manage all comorbidities, TOVA test and spect CT brain for patients. If cannabis therapies are appropriate, he can arrange this as well. Dr Bryce also works with professional athletes who have ADHD and is helping to use them for advocacy. He also lectures, is a keynote speaker and trains other GPs.
Dr Carolyn Cooper is a paediatrician sub-specialising in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics. Carolyn graduated from The University of Sydney in 1988. She trained in Paediatrics with The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Camperdown. Over the past 25 years, Carolyn has developed an interest in the diagnosis and management of children with ADHD, ASD, Developmental Delay, and early childhood behavioural problems. Carolyn is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and as well holds a Masters of Public Health and Masters of Health Administration. Carolyn maintains her professional development through membership of the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatric Society of Australasia and regularly attends international meetings relevant to ADHD and ASD. Click here to learn more
