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Resources

The following information resources provide guides to common conditions and their treatments. Please use them to supplement the information provided in your consultation with your Paediatrician or Psychologist. We recommend only referencing the resources which your clinician has directed you to. These resources should not be used as your primary source of information or as a substitute for individual advice provided in consultations.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)


Information about ADHD

  • What is ADHD?
  • Patient Explanation: Helping Patients, Parents and Professionals understand about ADHD
  • ADHD – A Guide for Parents
  • ADHD – A Guide for Children
  • ADHD – A Guide for Teenagers
  • Strategy and Advice for Teachers and Parents of Children with ADHD
  • Video: Let’s Talk about ADHD
  • Video: Infographics – What is ADHD?
  • Video: Dr Hallowell ADHD “RaceCar Brain”

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


Articles
What is Autism?
A guide from the Autism association (ASPECT) to explain Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Source: March 2017, Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT)

What is Autism? A pictorial guide.
A pictorial guide to some of the differences in people on the autism spectrum in the areas of social communication/interaction and restricted and repetitive behavior, interest and activities.
Source: Amaze.org.au

Video: Amazing Things Happen – by Alexander Amelines
Alexander’s film gives an uplifting introduction to autism for young non-autistic audiences, aiming to raise awareness, understanding and tolerance in future generations.
Source: 2017, National Autistic Society

Autism: What Next? – Help with navigating an ASD diagnosis
A go to resource for families navigating a new diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.
Source: Oct 2021, Autism Awareness Australia

Autism Spectrum Information Booklet
This booklet is a starting point for people with a recent diagnosis, parents/carers of a newly diagnosed child or adult, agencies, professionals and students learning about the autism spectrum for the first time.
Source: 2016, Amazed Inc (www.amaze.org.au)

Spotlight on Girls with Autism
A comprehensive guide to greater visibility, better understanding and improving support for autistic girls.
Source: 2018, Victoria State Government Education and Training and Yellow Ladybugs

Professor Tony Attwood – Identifying ASD in Girls
A video of Professor Tony Attwood at The Annual Women’s Health Update, Sydney

Autism first signs and checklist for teenagers.
Source: thespectrum.org.au

Medicare Programs
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Autism Advisor Program, Autism Spectrum Australia

Mental Health


Articles and Support Pages

  • Headspace support pages for young people
  • Headspace support pages for carers
  • Lifeline
  • Kidshelpline
  • Mental Health Intellectual Disability Hub at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  • Grow Your Mind: Providing engaging, evidence-based positive mental health strategies for educators, children and families of children aged 3-12 years old

Support for children and adolescents with disabilities


Going to School
Schooling in NSW
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government

A Parents Toolkit School issues for students with disabilities
Source: 2013, Disability Advocacy NSW

Early Intervention
Early Intervention programs through the NSW Department of Education
Source: Education, NSW Government

Early intervention support classes to prepare for school
Source: Education, NSW Government

Transitioning to School
Transitioning to School in NSW – part 1
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government

Transitioning to School in NSW – part 2
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government

Ready. Set. School!: A Step by Step Transition to School Guide from Reimagine Australia
Source: 2020, Reimagine Australia

HSC and Disability Provisions
HSC in NSW
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government

NESA HSC disability provisions guide for teachers and parents
Source: 2020, NSW Education Standards Authority

NDIS and Medical programs
Information about NDIS (for all ages)
Source: ndis.gov.au

Early Childhood Early Intervention – How the NDIS can help your child (for children under 7 years old)
Source: 2017, ndis.gov.au

Lifestart: Your main contact for the NDIS (for children under 7 years old)
Lifestart is your starting point for a referral to NDIS if your child is under 7 years old and if you live in the Central Coast, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Nepean, Blue Mountains, South East Sydney or Sydney areas regions.
Source: lifestart.org.au

Medicare Programs
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Autism Advisor Program, Autism Spectrum Australia

Learning Difficulties


Articles
What are Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs)?
Source: 2019, Dyslexia Speld Foundation

Understanding Learning Difficulties: A guide for parents
Source: 2018, DSF Literacy Services

Dyscalculia Infosheet: A difficulty with mathematics
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au

Dysgraphia Infosheet: A difficulty with spelling and written expression
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au

Dyslexia Infosheet: A difficulty learning to read
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au

Medication Information


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Medication

  • Answers to common questions on your treatment with: Ritalin and Ritalin LA
  • Concerta Information Pack
  • Things you need to know about Vyvanse
  • Your Guide to INTUNIV
  • How to take INTUNIV
  • Guafancine – Information for Parents and Carers
  • How Strattera Works
  • Strattera Information Booklet
  • Information About Stimulant Use in Children and Adolescents

Other Medication

  • CLONIDINE – Parent Information
  • FLUOXETINE – Parent Information
  • RISPERIDONE – Parent Information
  • Teaching children how to swallow tablets and capsules
  • Medication swallowing strategies and videos for teaching children
  • Use of medications in competitive sport

Eating and Sleeping


Articles and Fact Sheets

  • High Energy Eating for Children
  • Sleep Health Foundation Fact Sheets
  • Sleeping well for a healthy headspace
  • Sleep Fact Sheet

Forms


Forms
  • CADDRA Teacher Questionnaire
  • Teacher Questionnaire for High School Students
  • Vanderbilt Initial Teacher Questionnaire
  • Vanderbilt Initial Parent Questionnaire
  • Vanderbilt Follow-up Teacher Questionnaire
  • Vanderbilt Follow-up Parent Questionnaire
  • ADHD Adolescent Self-Report Questionnaire
  • Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale – Parent Questionnaire
  • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorder (SCARED)
  • Australian Scale for Asperger’s Syndrome

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