Dr Sadaf Cheema MBBS DCH FRACP – Developmental & General Paediatrician
Sadaf is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). She is dual-qualified in Developmental Paediatrics (Community Child Health) & General Paediatrics. Sadaf received her training in paediatrics at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead as well as in Melbourne and Tasmania.
Sadaf finds the development process fascinating, which keeps her engaged and motivated in her work. She believes in neurodiversity and collaborates with parents to advocate for improving the lives of children with additional needs and ensuring equal rights for people with disabilities. She firmly believes in delivering holistic care within the context of the family unit.
Her primary interests and experience in developmental paediatrics include autism, developmental delay, ADHD, anxiety, continence issues, sleep problems, and various learning and behavioural difficulties.
She is trained to administer Griffiths III Developmental Scales to assess the development of children under 6 years of age. She is qualified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2), both of which are formal diagnostic tools for Autism, and conducts assessments for children of all ages.
Sadaf speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi. Outside of work, Sadaf enjoys spending time with her family, going bushwalking, and listening to music