Not necessarily. The paediatrician will determine diagnosis and management based on their own clinical assessment, which may differ from opinions provided by other professionals or those required for NDIS funding.

Please bring the following items if applicable:

• School counsellor or teacher reports outlining concerns
• Completed Vanderbilt Assessment (parent and teacher versions) for ADHD or learning concerns. This can be searched online.
• School academic reports
• Allied health reports
• Imaging results (X-rays, CTs, MRIs)
• Pathology results
• Reports from other medical centres or paediatric clinics
• A list of current and previous medications (including dose)
• A physical bank card linked to a savings account (not a credit card) for same-day Medicare rebate processing
• Legal documents (e.g. court orders, DV orders, custody documentation)

If the school has concerns about learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), please request the following assessments from the Guidance officer, where possible:

• WISC-V / WPPSI-IV
• WIAT-III (or any equivalent test that is available at your child’s school)

These reports are important for assessing IQ and ruling out Specific Learning Disorders and should be provided before the appointment, as limited school information may restrict clinical support.