Resources for Parents
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Background Information:
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Raising Children - Australian website about symptoms, diagnosis and management of ADHD
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ADHD Australia - Factsheet regarding ADHD in children
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Paediatrics Online - Collection of resources compiled by paediatricians about ADHD diagnosis and treatment
Treatment Resources:
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NSW Health - Summary of treatment options
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Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne - Treatment factsheet
Non-Medication Based Management:
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Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne - Ways to help children at home and in school factsheet
Allergies
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General Information about Paediatric Allergy - RaisingChildren.net
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Allergy Testing - Ausralian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Allergic Rhinitis - ASCIA
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Anaphylaxis eTraining for Parents and Carers - requires log in
Specific Allergies
Cows Milk Protein Intolerance
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Screening Tests
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Modified Checklist for Autism (M-CHAT) - 16-30months
General Information
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Autism Spectrum Australia - What is Autism
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Autism Diagnosis Guide - Raising Children.net
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Amaze - Autism Advocacy Group
Therapies
Behaviour
Infants and Preschool
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Purple Crying Babies - managing babies with colic
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Skip Tips - Tips for managing bad behaviours
School Aged Children
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Raising Children.net - managing difficult behaviours in school aged children
Constipation & Incontinence
Development
Raising Children.net - comprehesive resource for tracking child development
Communications Milestones - Speech Pathology Australia
Eating Disorders
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Butterfly Foundation - information about diagnosis, management and support
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InsideOut - Online resources for carers
Eczema
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Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne, Eczema Management Fact Sheet
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Australian College of Dermatologists - Topical Steroid Cream comparrison chart
Epilepsy
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Paediatric Epilepsy Network - Information for families about types of epilepsy, seizure safety, first aid and medications
Gaming
Mental Health
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Online Mental Help Support Services - Head To Health
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ReachOut - Apps to support mental health
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MoodGym - Online self-help tool to manage Anxiety and Depression
Weight Management
Vaping