Question 1

1. What conditions does a Paediatrician treat?

Accepted Answer

A Paediatrician diagnoses and manages a wide range of childhood health concerns including ADHD, developmental delays, behavioural challenges, anxiety, learning difficulties, and general child health issues.

Question 2

2. Why choose a Private Paediatrician near Sydney Adventist Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Seeing a Private Paediatrician often allows families to access appointments sooner and receive more comprehensive consultations focused on understanding the child’s needs.

Question 3

3. Where is Sunshine Kids Clinic located near The SAN?

Accepted Answer

Sunshine Kids Clinic is conveniently located for families visiting Sydney Adventist Hospital (The San), making it easy to attend appointments before or after hospital visits.

Question 4

4. What happens during a paediatric consultation?

Accepted Answer

During a consultation, the Children’s Doctor will review the child’s medical history, discuss concerns with parents, observe development or behaviour, and recommend further assessments or treatment if required.

Question 5

5. Do Paediatric Specialists help with ADHD assessments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Paediatric Specialists provide comprehensive ADHD assessments, including detailed evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management plans for children.

Question 6

6. Can a Paediatrician help with school and learning difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. A Paediatrician near Sydney Adventist Hospital often works with schools and therapists to support children experiencing learning or behavioural challenges.

Question 7

7. What age group does a Paediatrician treat?

Accepted Answer

A Paediatrician cares for children from infancy through adolescence, supporting development, health, and wellbeing during every stage of childhood.

Question 8

8. Is Sunshine Kids Clinic close to Sydney Adventist Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Paediatric clinic near SAN Hospital is easily accessible for families living around Wahroonga and North Shore suburbs.

Question 9

9. How do I book an appointment with a Paediatrician near Sydney Adventist Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Parents can contact Sunshine Kids Clinic directly to book an appointment with a Paediatrician Sydney Adventist Hospital Wahroonga, ensuring expert care from experienced Paediatric Specialists.

Question 10

10. Do you see children of all ages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide care for children from the newborn period through to adolescence.

Question 11

11. Is an ADHD assessment available quickly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Specialised ADHD Service helps families access assessment and clinical feedback in reduced waiting times.

Question 12

12. Can I receive help for developmental concerns?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We assess and support developmental delays, autism spectrum concerns and behavioural issues with clear guidance and referrals where necessary.

Question 13

13. Why was Sunshine Kids Clinic established?

Accepted Answer

Sunshine Kids Clinic was founded by Dr. Preena Uppal with the vision of building a centre of excellence dedicated to supporting children, adolescents and their families across Sydney. It operates as a comprehensive assessment and treatment facility, conveniently situated with easy access to transport and parking.

A highly skilled and diverse specialist team has been brought together under one roof. This team includes Developmental Paediatricians, Paediatric Neurologist, Dietitians, Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, Medical Receptionist, Psychologist, ADHD Coach, Paediatric Sleep Specialist and General Paediatrician.

The team shares a strong commitment to collaborative care. As co-located professionals, they are able to exchange insights and combine their expertise when working with each child. For many presentations, a multi-disciplinary assessment approach is available. This allows professionals to assess your child together on the same day, discuss their findings collectively, and provide a unified and agreed set of recommendations. The guiding principle is to help every child achieve their fullest potential through empathy, respect and professionalism.

Question 14

14. What concerns may require an appointment?

Accepted Answer

The specialist team of more than 10 professionals supports children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of developmental, behavioural, emotional and learning challenges.

These include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, school refusal, anxiety, language delays, articulation difficulties, fine and gross motor challenges, and concerns relating to weight management.

In addition, the General Paediatrician and Paediatric Sleep Physician offer expert care within their respective specialties and manage various medical and sleep-related concerns.

Question 15

15. What is a multi-disciplinary assessment?

Accepted Answer

A multi-disciplinary assessment involves a coordinated evaluation conducted by a team of professionals who work together in a joint consultation, rather than assessing a child separately within their individual disciplines.

For school-aged children, this model has been designed as a comprehensive and collaborative team assessment, providing busy families with access to an expert panel within a single centre.

Both parents and children participate throughout the assessment day.

This innovative and integrated model of care is intended for children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who present with developmental, learning, attention or behavioural concerns. The assessment typically includes:

An evaluation by a Developmental Paediatrician

A Clinical Psychologist assessment

A nutritional review conducted by an Accredited Practising Dietitian

A hearing assessment

A cognitive evaluation including an IQ assessment

An educational assessment examining strengths and challenges in areas such as literacy and numeracy

A review of teacher reports and standardised assessment questionnaires

A collaborative case conference involving all professionals who assessed your child

A comprehensive multi-disciplinary plan outlining recommended therapies, learning support

strategies or further investigations

A feedback session and detailed discussion with the family

Question 16

How do I know if my child needs an autism assessment?

Accepted Answer

If your child is experiencing difficulties with communication, behaviour, social interaction, learning, or emotional regulation, an autism assessment may help identify whether autism or another developmental condition could be contributing.

Question 17

What does the assessment involve?

Accepted Answer

Our autism assessments include detailed developmental history, behavioural observations, questionnaires, and discussions with parents and caregivers. We may also review school or therapy reports where relevant.

Question 18

Can other conditions be assessed too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many children may also experience ADHD, anxiety, learning difficulties, speech delays, or sensory challenges. Our assessments look at your child’s overall developmental profile.

Question 19

How soon can we book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

We understand families often want answers quickly and aim to offer flexible appointment scheduling wherever possible.

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