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Dr Kumi (Kumuthiny) Kalaialagan

THE GOAL

To provide trusted, comprehensive, evidence-based paediatric and child development care that ensures a safe and healthy childhood, supports optimal physical growth, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and development, and empowers families to help children reach their true potential, shaping them into healthy, responsible members of society.

 

 

Dr Kumi is a qualified paediatrician with extensive experience( > 20years)  in general paediatrics and a strong interest in developmental and behavioural paediatrics.

She regularly supports children with:

  • ADHD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Development delay

  • Learning difficulties

  • Emotional and behavioural challenges

  • Anxiety

  • Sleep and feeding issues

  • Common childhood medical conditions

Known for her calm, empathetic, and structured approach, Dr Kumi believes in partnering with families to achieve the best outcomes.

As a mother to both a daughter and a son, and as a paediatrician who understands the everyday challenges of parenting, Dr Kumi truly appreciates the hopes, worries, and responsibilities that come with raising a child. She is committed to guiding every child with compassion, expertise, and personalised care, helping them grow into healthy, happy, and confident individuals.

She believes that every child deserves the right care, regardless of their background or circumstances. She is dedicated to reducing health inequalities, ensuring that no child is left behind, and supporting children to grow into healthy, confident, and responsible members of society.

Care Philosophy:
“To guide, support, and empower children and families so every child can reach their true potential and contribute positively to society.”

 

Language Spoken:
English, Tamil, Sinhala


 

 

WHY PARENTS CHOOSE OUR CLINIC

We understand that cost should never be a barrier to care
That’s why we offer the first comprehensive consultation at a reasonable fee, allowing families to begin care without financial stress

Experienced Developmental Paediatrician

Expertise in developmental and behavioural child health, providing thorough assessments and evidence-based management plans

Holistic, Family-Centred Approach

We care for the child while partnering closely with families to support growth, wellbeing, and everyday functioning

Clear Guidance & Parent Education

We provide clear explanations, practical strategies, and tailored guidance to help parents feel confident at home

Timely Appointments

Efficient scheduling and minimal waiting times ensure children receive prompt assessment and ongoing support when needed

Individualised Long-Term Care

Personalised care plans designed to support long-term development, learning, emotional wellbeing, and independence

Transparent & Affordable Fees

A reasonably priced first comprehensive consultation, with clear and transparent fees to reduce financial stress

Service Overview

Our goal is to help every child reach their full potential.

CARE ACROSS AGES 0-18

 

Supporting your baby’s healthy start with early assessment and guidance

Newborns & Infants

  • Unsettled infants and excessive crying

  • Feeding issues

  • Reflux / GORD (Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disorder)

  • CMPI (Cow Milk Protein Intolerance) / Lactose Intolerance

  • Routine newborn and infant check-ups

  • Poor weight gain 

  • Early developmental screening

  • New born assessment 

  • Preventive care advice

Expert care in developmental and behavioural child health, supporting early growth, regulation, feeding, and parent confidence

 

Helping young children build strong foundations for learning and behaviour

Toddlers & Preschoolers

  • Speech and language development delays

  • Global developmental delay

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Separation anxiety

  • Self play/ play difficulties

  • Picky / Fussy eating 

  • Sleep a difficulty

  • Early identification of learning difficulties

  • Social communication concerns

We guide families through early childhood with practical strategies that strengthen communication, behaviour, learning, and emotional development

 

Supporting learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development

School-Aged Children & Adolescents

  • Learning difficulties

  • Inattention, hyperactivity and ADHD

  • Social anxiety ,Repetitive behaviors , Rigid routines , Concerns of Autism 

  • Anxiety, depression 

  • School refusal

  • Emotional dysregulation , Physical aggression

  • Oppositional , defiant behaviours

  • Sleep  difficulties

  • Weight above healthy range , Short stature , Premature puberty

  • Chronic medical issues such as constipation, Asthma , bed wetting etc

We provide tailored care plans for long-term wellbeing and success

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Contact

(02) 4588 5636
info@macspec.com.au

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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