ADHD WA 2024 Conference

I provide assessment and treatment of ADHD in teenagers and adults, starting at about 16 and continuing into later life as needs be. I am in full-time private practice in Nedlands. My focus is on medication treatment and I liaise closely with colleagues who provide the essential aspects of a multimodal treatment approach e.g. psychologists and coaches.

I have over 30 years experience treating ADHD, as well as being involved in published research, and supporting community and professional ADHD groups. Specifically, I’ve been on the Professional Advisory Body of ADHD WA since 1994 and on the management Board since 2017.

Bethany is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has worked with adults and children across numerous public and private settings in WA since 2009.
She has lived experience with ADHD and is committed to understanding and raising awareness of the functional impact that ADHD can have on communication, social interaction, and learning.
She looks forward to a future with reduced stigma and improved societal support for individuals with ADHD.

Berry graduated from Curtin University in 2002, with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and is currently completing her PhD investigating a handwriting program. Berry has vast experience in the paediatric setting including working with both families and schools, including children with a diagnosis and those with general developmental needs, both in the public and private sector. Her community roles include being the Deputy Chair of the Kids Support Committee for Variety WA, Board member of Variety WA, member of the Developmental Occupational Therapy Association and OT representative on the Professional Advisory Board of ADHD WA.

As an Occupational Therapist working within the school setting Berry has unique insight into the impact that ADHD can have on a student’s engagement in the classroom, from a academic, physical and emotional perspective. A key focus of the intervention Berry delivers includes advocating for students with ADHD and creating classrooms that both affirm and support child with diverse backgrounds, as well as supporting a whole of school approach to create positive change.

Emma Ketley is an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist, whose stimulation-seeking brain, professional interests, and the COVID travel ban led her into the learning journey of specialist ADHD Coaching. In becoming an ADHD Coach, Emma trained at the Internationally recognized American Attention Deficit Disorder Academy (ADDCA), became a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and has continued her commitment to ongoing ICF Coaching credentialling and Standards. In representing the Professional experience of delivering both mental Health Focused Therapy, and ADHD Coaching for adults; Emma has been a podcast guest, an ADHD consultant for an international software developer, and has founded the WA State Mental Health Professional Network for professionals who work with adult ADHD clients.
Emma perceives Coaching and Therapy as two wonderfully distinct approaches, each operating within its own framework of excellence.
Representing ADHD Coaching today, Emma is proud to be a Therapist. She is proud to be an ADHD Coach. And she is especially out and proud to be the owner of a late-diagnosed neuro-spicy brain.

Jamiela is a Psychologist in private practice with a special interest in ADHD, complex trauma and womens health issues. Jamiela works primarily with adults and is dedicated to providing holistic, trauma informed and evidenced based treatment.

Dr Kate Reid-Milligan is a locally trained General Practitioner with an interest in child, adolescent and women’s health. She has a particular appreciation and understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity. In all of her work, Kate applies a strong focus to self-care, promotion of wellness and disease prevention.

Kate holds an Honours degree in Neuroscience and worked in research prior to studying Medicine at the University of Western Australia, where she graduated with Honours in 2010. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and also holds Diplomas in child health and women’s health. 

Kate balances clinical practice with delivering medical education to GPs in training who are working towards fellowship in WA (previously through WAGPET and now through the RACGP).

A/Prof Hans is a locally trained psychiatrist and practices as a full-time public and private Consultant Psychiatrist and has an academic appointment as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry.

He also has a Certificate of Psychotherapy Psychiatry awarded by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, a Masters in Affective Neuroscience (the neuroscience of mood and anxiety disorders) from Maastricht University the Netherlands, Masters in Youth Mental Health from Melbourne University and a Masters of Forensic Mental Health from the University of New South Wales. A/Prof Hans has completed the Graduate Certificate of Autism Diagnosis from UWA.

A/Prof Hans was involved in the running of the Youth and Adult complex attentional disorders service, and still works in ADHD assessment and management in his private practice.

He is the chair of the RANZCP CPD committee of WA, and is motivated in increasing education and training in ADHD.

Brad is a Consultant Paediatrician in Developmental Paediatrics at the Child Development Service Western Australia, where he has worked for 24 years, Paediatric Head of Department CDS since 2011 where he has championed system reform, he is a Consultant Paediatrician at Joondalup Health Campus Department of Paediatrics (and in private practice) and senior lecturer University of WA. Brad has a strong interest in developmental paediatrics, including in paediatric education and in assessment, support and treatment options for children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, Autism, developmental disabilities, anxiety and learning issues.

Brad is the current Chair of the Advance trainee committee in Community and Child Health (RACP), chaired the recent curriculum review of community child health training, Chair of Australian ARICD interest group and Senior Tutor in the Griffiths Developmental assessment course. Brad was foundation committee member for the Australasian Society of Developmental Paediatrics (ASDP – formerly nbpsa), and a member of AADPA. He was involved in the original NHMRC review of ADHD and has co-authored two chapters in “Griffiths III – A case study book for practitioners.” Brad has been involved in ADHD related research and publications. He has been an invited speaker at local, interstate and international meetings, on developmental assessment, Griffiths III scales, ADHD and Autism assessment. He has a specific interest in paediatric education and in the interface between technology and paediatric medicine, including the role of online systems, use of AI and technological solutions. He is also involved in studies examining impact of screen-time on child development and in the PAVE study (Origins project) looking at early infant movements and the risk for later neurodevelopmental disorders.

I provide assessment and treatment of ADHD in teenagers and adults, starting at about 16 and continuing into later life as needs be. I am in full-time private practice in Nedlands. My focus is on medication treatment and I liaise closely with colleagues who provide the essential aspects of a multimodal treatment approach e.g. psychologists and coaches.

I have over 30 years experience treating ADHD, as well as being involved in published research, and supporting community and professional ADHD groups. Specifically, I’ve been on the Professional Advisory Body of ADHD WA since 1994 and on the management Board since 2017.

Desiree is the professor of paediatrics at the University of Western Australia and Joondalup Health Campus. She has a strong interest in neurodevelopmental disorders with over 20 years experience in managing children diagnosed with ADHD, autism, anxiety and developmental disorders. She is a co-author with Dr Michele Toner of the popular book “ADHD go to guide”. Currently she is the project director for the ORIGINS study which is a collaborative initiative between the Telethon Kids Institute and Joondalup Health Campus to establish a new WA birth cohort which may help solve the puzzle of rising rates of obesity, allergies, asthma, and childhood mental health problems.

Dr Kyle Hoath is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in Perth, WA whose main interests are General Adult Psychiatry, Psychotic Illnesses, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety and Depression. He also holds a particular interest in managing the mental health of athletes.

Kyle’s treatment philosophy is founded on collaborative and person-centred care that is tailored to the particular needs of each patient. He also embraces advances in psychiatric treatment, particularly with the use of technology.

Dr Andrew Leech (FRACGP, MBBS, BSC, DCH) is a key spokesperson and advocate when it comes to child and adolescent mental health as well as neurodiversity.

He is regularly involved as an advisor to organisations including Emerging Minds, the Mental Health Professionals Network, the AMA , ADHD WA, Notre Dame and Curtin Universities, primary and secondary schools and the RACGP. His advocacy work has lead him to appearing across mainstream media including the ABC, Channel 7, The West Australian and radio networks alongside presenting at National and International conferences.

Andrew was awarded the RACGP WA GP of the year in 2023 and was selected as a candidate of the Future Leaders Program. He represents General Practice at State and Federal Government parliamentary enquiries to discuss the importance of improving access to mental health care for children and their families.

He recently lobbied for greater access for ADHD in WA, representing General Practice.
Andrew is the director and owner of the Garden Family Medical Clinic in Perth.
The ‘Garden’ is a unique clinic that aims to revolutionise primary healthcare through a more inviting, calming and non-clinical environment. He runs longer consultations and has developed a multi-disciplinary approach to care of families recognising there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach and that all children are unique. The Garden has been a finalist in the Small Business of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024. With a recent downturn in GP graduates, Andrew is working to develop and improve training for medical students to help motivate them towards a career in General Practice.

Dr Tim Leahy is a GP with an interest in ADHD, especially as a parent of two boys who have ADHD.

Dr Leahy is interested in service reform and is part of the RACGP WA ADHD working group. The group is advocating and collaborating with ADHD WA, specialist colleagues, WAPHA and the WA Department of Health on a proposal for improved access to ADHD care with upskilled GPs as a major part of the proposal.

Apart from his GP work, Dr Leahy is an Associate Professor at UNDA School of Medicine, teaching personal and professional development to medical students. Dr Leahy is keen to support students with ADHD and work towards better medical curriculum in the ADHD area. Dr Leahy has previously chaired a school board and has advocated in the education department and more broadly for improved education experiences for students with ADHD.

Dr Kate Reid-Milligan is a locally trained General Practitioner with an interest in child, adolescent and women’s health. She has a particular appreciation and understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity. In all of her work, Kate applies a strong focus to self-care, promotion of wellness and disease prevention.

Kate holds an Honours degree in Neuroscience and worked in research prior to studying Medicine at the University of Western Australia, where she graduated with Honours in 2010. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and also holds Diplomas in child health and women’s health. 

Kate balances clinical practice with delivering medical education to GPs in training who are working towards fellowship in WA (previously through WAGPET and now through the RACGP).

Dr Andrew Sheridan trained in the UK as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist and holds dual registration with AHPRA. Towards the beginning of his career he focused on Paediatric Neuropsychology at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Oxford Children’s Hospital. Since moving to Australia, he has focused on both child and adult Neuropsychology, specialising in conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Acquired Brain Injury. He is also skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and behaviour management approaches. His approach is person focused, in that he tries to ensure his clients feel comfortable, relaxed, and understood. In Neuropsychology it is also vital to be guided by research evidence, and he aims to stay up to date with advances in Neuropsychology: he is an active researcher, lecturer, and Neuropsychology supervisor at University of Western Australia.