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How Much Therapy Is Enough for Young Children with Autism? Insights from Recent Research
Understanding Intervention Intensity Parents of children with autism often hear that intensive therapy—20 to 40 hours a week—is crucial...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Let's get ready for Winter.
What do Victoria, Thailand. Australia, Wisconsin and Massachusetts have in common? They are all strains of the flu vaccine this year. Did...
Dr Tommy Tran
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Acne Treatment for Children: A Parent's Guide
Acne, a common skin condition that affects people of all ages, can be particularly challenging during childhood and adolescence. It's not...
Dr Tommy Tran
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Benign Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for Parents
I often encounter questions from parents about various health conditions affecting their children, including those related to joint...
Dr Tommy Tran
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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ADHD Medication - should your child continue after finishing school?
A comprehensive study conducted in Sweden, involving 221,714 individuals, aged 16-65 with ADHD, highlights the significant benefits of...
Dr Tommy Tran
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Iron deficiency - more common than you think.
A recent study showed that iron deficiency is likely under-recognised, showing up to 40% of girls aged 12-21 years affected. Iron...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of Practicing Kindness
In this day and age, it can be difficult to stay positive amidst all the negativity in the world. Fortunately, research has shown that...
Dr Tommy Tran
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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Kids should focus on health and well-being rather than dieting and weight
Australia has seen an increased awareness of body image and eating disorders due to the work of Taryn Brumfitt, Australian of the Year...
Dr Tommy Tran
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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The Role of Exercise in Alleviating Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents
Mental health issues among adolescents are on the rise, with anxiety and depression being the two most commonly reported mental health...
Dr Tommy Tran
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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Does exercise help children with ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in children, with symptoms ranging from difficulty concentrating to...
Dr Tommy Tran
Feb 6, 20231 min read
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A Closer Look at Semaglutide (Ozempic) and its Potential Benefits for Adolescent Weight Loss
For parents of children struggling with obesity, finding effective treatments can be a challenge. Ozempic (semaglutide) has been in the...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Are There Benefits to Gaming in Children?
Gaming has become an increasingly popular pastime for children and adolescents, but it’s important to understand the implications of this...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Autism Diagnosis: A Look at Assessment Tools
Blog Introduction: If you are a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it is important to understand the assessment process and the...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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Improving Early Autism Detection in Young Children
Detecting Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in young children is essential. With close to 1 in 44 children diagnosed with ASD, early...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of Screening Your Child for Anxiety
As a parent, it’s important to be aware of your child’s emotional and mental health. Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health...
Dr Tommy Tran
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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Telehealth innovation before it became the norm.
Here I am from 2015 talking about telehealth services to rural areas before it became the norm. Telehealth has bridged the gap...
Dr Tommy Tran
Dec 26, 20221 min read
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Dr Tran sits down with Shaun from The Talking DLD podcast.
Have you ever wondered how a paediatrician can support a person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The...
Dr Tommy Tran
Dec 25, 20221 min read
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