Dr Kelly Saltman

Dr Kelly Saltman is a highly dedicated and experienced Paediatrician who specialises in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics. She is deeply passionate about the overall health, development, and happiness of children and adolescents. Taking a collaborative and holistic approach, Dr Saltman works closely with young people, their families, educators, and allied health professionals to understand and support each child's unique needs. Her primary goal is to help young people identify their strengths, build resilience, and develop self-advocacy so they can reach their full potential.

With a strong focus on neurodevelopmental differences, Dr Saltman provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management for children and adolescents aged five to seventeen. Her clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and specific learning disorders. She also supports children experiencing developmental delays in speech, language, and motor skills, as well as early behavioural challenges. Recognising the complex nature of child development, she is skilled in managing co-occurring emotional and mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression.

Dr Saltman completed her medical training at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, alongside a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) in 1999. Committed to advancing her knowledge in public health and clinical care, she later obtained a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney in 2013. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, having achieved her fellowship in 2011. Dr Saltman is an active Member of several prominent professional organisations, including the Australasian Society for Developmental Paediatrics, the Australian ADHD Professionals Association, and the World Federation of ADHD.