SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Behaviour Disorders |
Medical
Most medical problems can be handled initially by your family doctor or
paediatrician who may refer you to a specialist for further treatment and advice.
Below is a list of some of the medical problems that you may
experience with a child with Angelman Syndrome and the medical specialty that caters for
that area.
The advice given here is not a substitute for the proper care provided by a family doctor or specialist.
Early childhood (0-2 years)
| Poor Feeding or Suckling | your Family Doctor who may refer you on
to a Paediatrician |
| Vomiting or Reflux | your Family Doctor who may refer you on
to a Gastroentorologist |
| Weight Loss | your Family Doctor who will refer you on to a Gastroentorologist |
Pre School (2-5 years)
| Epilepsy or Fits or Seizures | your Family Doctor who may refer you on to a Neurologist for EEG's and monitoring of the progress of AED's (Anti Epileptic Drugs) |
| Eye Problems or Strabismus | your Family Doctor who may refer you on to an Eye Specialist |
Primary School Years (5-13 years)
High School Years (13-18 years)
| Salivary Duct Treatment | your Family Doctor who may refer you on to an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist who specialises in this treatment. |
Adulthood (19 years onwards)
Sleep Disorders
Eating Disorders
Behaviour Disorders - Mood Disorders
The advice given here is not a substitute for the proper care provided by a family doctor or specialist.
For assistance that does not involve the
use of medication
Assistance and program support in the form of a behaviour intervention program can be
provided by a Behaviour Intervention Support Team (BIS Team), contact the Department of
Human Services for information on this type of support. The team is made up of specialists
such as psychologists, educators and program officers.
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Area/Location |
Company Name |
Phone/ |
Facsimile |
| Greenwith | Special Education &
Disability Services
70 Thornton Drive, |
(08) 8288 0925 | Fax: (08) 8288 7522
Email: ebc@primus.com.au |
For treatment that involves the use of
medication
Please consult a psychiatrist who will monitor the effect of medications used to assist in
behaviour management and mood disorders.
The brand names below are the names used
in Australia.
Click on the links to view a copy of detailed information about:
Aropax
(known as Paxil in the U.S.)
Melleril
Prozac
Risperdal
Ritalin
Last Updated:
24 March 2009
