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New Born Screening
Providing comprehensive newborn screenings to ensure your baby's healthy start in life
Newborn & Developmental Screening for Children at Classic Way Family Practice
Ensuring a Healthy Start & Strong Development for Your Child
Early detection of medical and developmental conditions in children is crucial for ensuring the best possible health outcomes. Newborn and developmental screenings help identify potential health concerns early, allowing for timely intervention and support. At Classic Way Family Practice, our experienced doctors provide comprehensive screening services to monitor your child's health and development, working closely with paediatricians and allied health professionals to ensure optimal care.
Newborn Screening in Australia
Newborn screening is a routine and essential test performed within the first few days of life to detect serious but treatable medical conditions before symptoms appear. This allows for early treatment and prevention of complications.
Newborn Hearing Screening
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Identifies babies with permanent hearing loss, allowing early intervention with hearing aids or therapy.
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Conducted in the hospital before discharge or within the first few weeks of life.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening (Heel Prick Test)
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Conducted within 48-72 hours of birth.
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Detects over 25 rare but serious genetic, metabolic, and hormonal conditions, including:
✔ Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – Affects the lungs and digestive system.
✔ Congenital Hypothyroidism – Can cause developmental delays if untreated.
✔ Phenylketonuria (PKU) – A metabolic disorder affecting brain development.
✔ Galactosaemia – An inability to process certain sugars in milk.
✔ Sickle Cell Disease & Other Blood Disorders – Affect oxygen transport in the body.
Developmental Screening for Children in Australia
Developmental screening tracks a child's growth, behavior, and learning milestones to detect conditions that may require early intervention.
Regular screenings are recommended at:
6 weeks
Newborn health check
4 months, 6 months, 12 months
Growth, motor skills, and social interaction
18 months, 2 years
Speech, motor skills, and behaviour
3-5 years
Pre-school readiness and learning abilities
What Developmental Screening Helps Identify:
Speech & Language Delays
Can impact learning and social interaction
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Affects social and communication skills.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Impacts focus and impulse control.
Motor Delays & Sensory Processing Issues
Affect coordination and response to stimuli.
Hearing & Vision Impairments
Essential for learning and development.
Why Regular Screening is Important
Early Detection = Better Outcomes
The earlier a condition is identified, the more effective the treatment.
Supports School Readiness
Ensures children develop key cognitive and social skills
Improves Long-Term Health
Many conditions, if untreated, can lead to challenges in adulthood.
Provides Peace of Mind for Parents
Knowing your child is meeting milestones or receiving the necessary support.
Expert Newborn & Child Development Screening at Classic Way Family Practice
Our doctors at Classic Way Family Practice are highly trained in early childhood health and development. We offer:
✔ Comprehensive Newborn Screening – Including bloodspot testing and hearing checks.
✔ Routine Growth & Developmental Checks – To monitor physical and cognitive milestones.
✔ Autism & ADHD Screening – For early intervention and therapy.
✔ Referrals to Paediatricians & Allied Health Professionals – Including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and child psychologists.
✔ Parental Guidance & Support – Helping parents navigate their child’s health journey.
