Child development
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Relationships & child development | Raising Children Network
Loving relationships with parents and carers are critical in early child development. These relationships shape the way children see the world. Read more.
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Parenting and Child Health - Health Topics - Child development: 4-5 years
This topic is about your four year old
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Parenting and Child Health - Health Topics - Child development: 3-4 years
In the course of this year (3 to 4 years old)children are moving out of babyhood into childhood
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Parenting and Child Health - Health Topics - Child development: 1-2 years
The time between one and two is one of rapid change
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Child development: the first five years | Raising Children Network
The first five years of life are critical for child development. Find out how your childs experiences and relationships shape the way your child develops.
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Child Development Birth to 12 months | Starting Blocks
Facts for new parents on the important developmental milestones from birth to 12 months old.
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Child development from 5-6 years | Raising Children Network
Want to know about child development at 5-6 years? This essential guide explains your childs thinking, feeling, language, physical development and more.
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Child's Development Birth to 4 months | Starting Blocks
Facts for new parents on the developmental milestones from birth to 4 months old.
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Child's Development 1 to 2 years | Starting Blocks
Facts for new parents on the important developmental milestones from 1 to 2 years old.
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Child's Development 3 to 5 years | Starting Blocks
Facts for new parents on the important developmental milestones from 3 to 5 years old.
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Resources for groups affected by childhood trauma & abuse
Online resources & information on different types of child abuse & trauma for survivors, families, friends, health & legal professionals & organisations.
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Information and resources for survivors , supporters and health professionals
Information for survivors and to better understand childhood trauma, abuse and complex trauma.
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Bullying | Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network
While children, adolescents and adults may deal with many adversities during their lives, one of the most pervasive and difficult to deal with is bullying. Bullying is often subtle and can be difficult to define. Nowhere is bullying more damaging than when it occurs in childhood, affecting children and adolescents of all ages. It reflects power inequities, which may be particularly damaging to the child's development, self esteem, capacity to function and learning.
Read more on Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) website
Paediatric, Limp
This pathway provides guidance on imaging a child with a newly developed limp.
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Research | Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network
The network aims to promote the development of evidence-based practice in the area of child and adolescent trauma, loss and grief. Through the website, the network aims to promote research on
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'Child Aware supervision eLearning course
About the 'Child Aware supervision' eLearning course for professionals. The training is specifically for supervisors to learn about strategies that promote child and family-sensitive practice.
Read more on COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness website
Working with children/youth
Advice for child and family health workers assisting children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness.
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Abuse, neglect & violence | Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network
Protecting children is a critical theme for all of us, and especially so when there are so many tragic adversities which can severely impact on children's lives. Most damaging to children and young people are the experiences of abuse, neglect and violence, which are sadly prevalent in more circumstances than one would expect. The experience of these traumas is particularly associated with adverse mental health outcomes in childhood and through to adult life.
Read more on Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) website
Melanoma Diagnosis Recommendations and Treatment Options
Melanoma may arise from pre-existing benign nevi (moles) and mostly develop as new lesions. Gene mutations, enabling benign nevi to form, are compounded by accumulated mutations, advancing melanoma development and invasion.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority - ASADA
ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key features of ADHD. Medical management of ADHD will include behavioural therapy and in many cases medication.Status of medication in sportStimulant medications, such as Methylphenidate (e.g. Ritalin, Concerta) and
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