Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.
Hearing tests (audiograms) measure how well you can hear sounds at different volumes. Learn why you may need a hearing test and how a hearting test is done.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Babies born with a cleft palate often have a conductive hearing loss.
Learn about cleft lip and cleft palate and its impact on a baby's feeding, hearing, teeth and speech.
If your child has a cleft lip or palate find information to help you understand the condition and what can be done to help your child.
Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.
Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.
Learn about the different types of newborn screening and what to do if your baby has positive newborn screening results.
Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.
Information about campomelic dysplasia, a genetic condition that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.
Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop between the ages of 3 and 5 years, when to be concerned and what you can do to support communication development.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.
Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.
