Prior to completing a referral for a child with developmental concerns please refer to the information and requirements outlined in the pre-referral guideline
here
Download the external referral form here
Who can refer ?
Referrals can only be accepted from medical practitioners.
If you are an allied health professional or maternal and child health nurse please refer children with developmental concerns to their GP, suggesting review with a local paediatrician.
General practitioners
May refer children to the following diagnosis-specific clinics where that diagnosis has been previously confirmed
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Neural Tube Defects Clinic (Spina Bifida, excluding Spina Bifida Occulta)
- Rett Syndrome Clinic
May re-refer a child who is already known to a Neurodevelopment and Disability paediatrician. Please clearly state the clinical question and main reason for referral.
Paediatricians
May refer children for diagnostic concerns or a second opinion to the following clinics:
| Clinic |
Purpose of clinic |
|
Angleman Syndrome
|
Second opinion for children diagnosed with Angelman syndrome |
|
Complex Development and Assessment
|
Autism diagnostic dilemmas for children with complex medical, genetic or neurological health issues |
|
Dual Disability
|
For children with Autism or Intellectual disability who are displaying behaviours of concern |
|
Saliva Control
|
For children with a developmental disability or neuromuscular disease who require further intervention or medication to manage saliva |
|
Genetic Diagnosis
|
Diagnostic dilemmas or Genetic questions related to Neurodevelopmental disorders |
Paediatricians may also request a shared care arrangement in one of the following streams:
- Physical disability
- Intellectual disability/autism
Transfer of care to a Neurodevelopment and Disability paediatrician will be considered if:
- RCH is the closest outpatient department to the family
- Child has a level of complexity that is difficult to manage in the community
- Child sees multiple teams at the RCH
- Psychosocial complexity in addition to neurodisability