Autism spectrum disorders

Symptoms which raise the possibility of an ASD include:

• delayed or unusual use of language
• difficulties reading other people instinctively
• a narrow range of interests
• obsessionality
• a strong preference for routines and rituals
• marked inflexibility
• intense emotional reactions (‘meltdowns”) and/or high anxiety levels
• unusual sensory behaviours

A range of causes for these behaviours needs to be considered and initial assessment by a developmental paediatrician is a recommended for this purpose.

The following practitioners at CPMG can be of service in helping assess for and manage children with ASD and related developmental and emotional problems:

• Associate Professor Noel Cranswick
• Associate Professor Daryl Efron
• Dr Amy Gray
• Dr Julian Kelly
• Associate Professor Lionel Lubitz
• Dr Rowena Conroy (Clinical Psychologist)
• Dr Annette Da Costa (Neuropsychologist)
• Dr Michaela Murray
• Dr Nathaniel Swain (Speech Pathologist)
• Dr Fiona Zandt (Clinical Psychologist)