Melbourne Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics

Formal assessments of child developmental and behavioural problems, including evaluation of developmental delay, behavioural difficulties, and attentional/listening problems.

Evaluation of irritable infants and provision of management strategies to help babies settle.

Assessment and management of sleep problems in infants, toddlers and older children.

Help for parents dealing with feeding, sleeping and toileting problems.

A multi-disciplinary evaluation that determines whether a child or adult meets the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It usually involves observation, standardised assessments and parent or teacher interviews, resulting in a diagnostic report that opens access to therapy and NDIS supports.

Evaluation of children with attentional and listening problems for possible ADHD or APD.

Targeted teaching and therapy to help children develop reading, writing and spelling skills, including support for dyslexia, language disorders and learning difficulties. Structured, evidence-based approaches build the foundations of literacy from the ground up.

A talking-based support that helps people work through emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, grief, stress or mental health concerns. A counsellor listens without judgement and helps you develop coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction.

Therapy and group programs that teach children and young people the skills needed to interact effectively with others — such as turn-taking, reading social cues, making conversation and managing conflict. Often delivered in small groups to allow real-life practice with peers.

CBT based relaxation work to assist children with anxiety problems.

Family sessions to assist with conflict resolution.

Medication options as part of a treatment package to assist children with various developmental and behavioural difficulties, and medical management of adolescents with eating disorders.