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A guide to conduct disorder in children
Child Mind InstituteThis online guide explains to parents and families what Conduct Disorder is, including its diagnosis and treatment. -
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Caring for a child with oppositional defiant disorder
Pregnancy, Birth and BabyThis page offers information for parents about what to do and how to care for their child when they have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It offers links to more information and related topics at the bottom of the page. -
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Clinical practice points on the diagnosis, assessment and management of ADHD in children and adolescents
National Health and Medical Research CouncilThis document '...provides clarity to clinicians on one of the most controversial areas in ADHD - the use of medication, in particular stimulants, in managing children and adolescents with ADHD symptoms. The CPPs also discuss psychological and educational strategies as other management options for some children/adolescents.' -
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Hearing loss in children
Pregnancy, Birth and BabyThis page offers information for parents about hearing loss in children, including types and causes of hearing loss, signs of hearing loss, diagnosis and treatment. At the bottom of the page various links to further information on external sites is offered. -
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Open Leaves books for counselling and mental health
Open LeavesOpen Leaves is a counselling and mental health bookseller which provides copies of Dr Janina Fisher's flipchart, 'Psychoeducational Aids for Working with Psychological Trauma'. -
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Behavioural disorders in children
Victorian State GovernmentThis page provides information for parents about a range of behavioural disorders in children, including conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and attentional deficit hyperactivity disorder. -
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State Autism Spectrum Disorder associations
Raising Children NetworkAustralian autism associations provide information and support for parents and carers raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This guide from the Raising Children Network is designed to help you find your state autism association. -
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Books for children on loss, grief, illness and trauma
The Children's Book ReviewThis website has collected various storybooks for young children regarding the topics of grief and loss, illness, and trauma. These texts cover a wide range of feelings that young children may experience when facing these topics. -
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Helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and adults
Child, Family, Community AustraliaAn excellent page to bookmark: Helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents across each state of Australia. -
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‘GEMS’ research summaries: Families affected by parental mental illness
The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiativeBrowse 22 evidence-based research summaries ('Gateways to Evidence that Matters - GEMS') regarding families affected by parental mental illness. -
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Behavioural problems – practice resource
Centre for Community Child HealthThis practice resource is designed for a range of professionals to help '...consider and understand [behavioural problems] and the range of researched options and strategies available to discuss with parents and carers in addressing their concerns and increasing their confidence.' -
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Red Chocolate Elephants: For Children Bereaved by Suicide
Wings of HopeThis book is designed as an assisted reading activity, for adults to read with children of primary-school age. It provides adults with the education and understanding to support children experiencing the death of a family member to suicide.