The Child and Adolescent Health learning module brings together leading experts, practitioners and researchers to explore the key conditions affecting children in this cohort. It provides valuable insights, innovative approaches, and new perspectives on child and adolescent health.
The educators contributing to this module are recognised as experts in their fields, including Dr. Leila Masson, Dr. Paula Smith-Brown, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Dr. James Greenblatt, Dr. Nancy O’Hara, Dr. Elizabeth Steels & Sonya Reynolds.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Microbiome Changes from Infancy to Adolescence:Â Understand the microbiome and its impact on health, growth and development through the different stages of childhood. Learn practical strategies to build a microbiome that supports and optimises growth and development.
- Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome:Â PANS, a post inflammatory infectious neuro inflammatory illness, can cause a sudden change in behaviour and mood, severe anxiety, obsessive- compulsive disorder and food refusal. Join Dr Leila Masson to understand the causes, features of diagnosis and learn evidence-based strategies for successfully managing this complex condition.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:Â Approximately 1 in 20 children in Australia are diagnosed with ADHD, which equates to one child in every classroom. Learn from Integrative Psychiatrist, Dr Sanjeev Sharma the role of medication, behavioural interventions and lifestyle modifications to optimise outcomes for children and adolescents with ADHD.
- Aggression & Anger in Adolescents:Â Understand the underlying factors contributing to aggression and anger in this cohort and learn evidence-based treatment approaches, therapeutic interventions, and strategies to help adolescents develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- ASD, Medicinal Cannabis in Childhood Epilepsy, Acne, Anxiety in Children, Eating Disorders & Supporting Physical and Mental Health of Adolescents through Senior School.
Expand your understanding in some of the most complex conditions in childhood and adolescence. Whether you are a medical or healthcare practitioner, researcher or educator, this module is designed to further your knowledge and skills.
“acnem’s Child & Adolescent Health is the best education event I have attended this year.” – Sonya ReynoldsÂ
“Just wanted to say firstly that event on Saturday was amazing! Cannot wait for more infant, child adolescent-focused seminars to come out.” Casey Jones- Clinical Nutritionist
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