Dr Andrea McGlade

Dr Andrea McGlade is a developmental paediatrician in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, providing expert care for children with complex behavioural, developmental, medical, and mental health needs, including trauma, and supporting families with long-term, holistic strategies.

Dr Andrea McGlade is a specialist developmental paediatrician based in Brisbane, providing comprehensive care for children with complex developmental, behavioural, medical, and mental health challenges, including trauma. She works closely with children and families to provide long-term support, ensuring every child can reach their full potential.

Dr McGlade uses a self-regulation framework to understand each child’s behaviour, identifying the underlying drivers and guiding strategies that help children stay calm, learn effectively, and achieve personal goals. She works collaboratively with parents, teaching them practical approaches to manage complex behaviours and fostering resilience within the family.

She graduated from Monash University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours, and later became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Paediatrics (FRACP) with dual accreditation in general and community paediatrics. Dr McGlade also completed a Masters of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Queensland in 2008, and is currently pursuing a PhD at UQ, focusing on early life trajectories, developmental vulnerability, and autism spectrum disorder.

Her clinical experience spans public and private health settings, including work with urban and remote Aboriginal families, and she brings a unique blend of clinical insight, empathy, and family-focused care to every patient. Known for her engaging and practical approach, Dr McGlade also incorporates informal developmental assessments using play-based tools, making her assessments both rigorous and child-friendly.

Dr McGlade considers it a privilege to work with children and families, recognising the trust that parents place in her care. Her compassion, insight, and expertise combine to deliver holistic, trauma-informed support for children with the most complex needs.

Referral and funding:
Families require a referral from a general practitioner to access Medicare rebates, as private health cover or NDIS packages do not apply. Additional support and brokerage funding may be available through Parent Connect, with services in North Brisbane, South Brisbane, and Ipswich.

Outside of work, Dr McGlade enjoys spending time with her children and is passionate about fostering child development and family wellbeing.

Independent medical practitioner providing services to patients from Paeds in a Pod rooms.

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(Please note that all fees quoted are at the doctors’ discretion, and may increase depending on the complexity of the consultation.)

Further information and resources

• Parent Connect – Brisbane South
• Possums Education
• What is self-regulation?
• Self-regulation: 10 lesson learned
• Self-regulation: 5 domains of self-regulation