Dr Lara Howard

Dr Howard is a sub-specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry, with specific expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADHD, ASD, ID) and developmental trauma presentations. She is also a perinatal & infant psychiatrist, with specific interest in women's mental health across the lifespan and neuroendocrine modulation techniques. She is a member of the RANZCP Faculty of Child Psychiatry Subcommittee and Section of Perinatal Psychiatry Subcommittee. Dr Howard's specific areas interest and expertise also encompass the diagnosis and treatment of OCD, mood disorders and psychotic spectrum disorders. Age range: 0-60

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Diagnosis and Management of neurodevelopmental disorders: ASD, ADHD (child and adult) Management of psychiatric & behavioural presentations in ASD, ADHD, ID and other developmental disorders PTSD & cPTSD Perinatal and Infant Psychiatry, including pre-conception counselling Women's mental health (including PMDD & perimenopausal psychiatry) OCD and Anxiety spectrum Disorders Mood Disorders Psychotic Spectrum Disorders