Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics

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Paediatricians specialising in developmental and behavioural paediatrics are skilled in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with complex issues, including:

  • Learning challenges
  • Attention disorders, such as ADHD
  • Social interaction and friendship difficulties
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Delays in speech and language
  • Behavioural issues, including anger and aggression
  • Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome
  • Oppositional behaviour
  • Toilet training problems
  • Issues with infant crying and settling
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Addressing these multifaceted issues often requires multiple consultations; these are not situations with immediate solutions. Your paediatrician will take the necessary time to gather detailed information, engage in discussions with you, and directly interact and play with your child. They may also reach out to your child’s daycare, preschool, or school via calls or questionnaires to better understand and hypothesize the underlying causes of your child’s difficulties.

This comprehensive approach leads to tailored management plans or further referrals if needed. Together, you, your child, and the developmental paediatrician form a collaborative team, setting goals, tracking progress, and
striving towards your child’s optimal development.

Useful Resources

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