Specialist Paediatrician
Specialist paediatrician in general and neurodevelopmental practice. Offering comprehensive care for all children. Structured patient journeys to ensure all aspects of each unique child are thoroughly acknowledged.
Specialist Paediatrician
Specialist paediatrician in general and neurodevelopmental practice. Offering comprehensive care for all children. Structured patient journeys to ensure all aspects of each unique child are thoroughly acknowledged.
Bringing warmth and expertise to every consultation
Dr. Itzikowitz is a compassionate and highly experienced Specialist Paediatrician, supporting children of all ages and needs. She has a gained invaluable experience in General Paediatrics, Acute Care and Neurodevelopment over the past ten years at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in various roles. She still remains affiliated with the Department of Neurodevelopment and has a special interest in neurodivergence.
As Chief Medical Specialist at three LSEN schools in the Cape Metropole, she brings a deep understanding of children's academic, social, and psychological needs outside of the hospital setting.
Dr. Itzikowitz is also active in clinical research, having worked on the NeuroDev SA study, and various projects at REACH and the NICD. She has a special interest in MedTech and AI, and is the founder of Full Spectrum, a global digital tool for neurodivergent families. She is pursuing a Masters in Public Health focused on Autism diagnostic tools in South Africa.
In her previous role as Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town's Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, she has shown dedication to and investment in medical education and the future of children.
Most importantly, Dr Itzikowitz is a mom of three children, who inspire, humble and teach her every day.
Acute and chronic illness management with a focus on family centred care and a whole child approach.
A comprehensive strength based approach to understanding the whole child. We focus on what matters to your family.
Early detection and diagnosis of ASD and ADHD using validated diagnostic tools.
Tailor-made plans for connection, stimulation and play to ensure your little one reaches his or her full potential.
An exploration of behavioural, developmental or neurological difficulties in pre school and school aged children.
Case co-ordination for premature babies, children with complex medical needs, oversight of neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders requiring MDT care.
We're here to listen and learn about your child's unique strengths and needs. Together, we'll discuss any concerns, review relevant information, and decide if further investigations or formal assessments are needed. We'll create a draft ActionMap to support your child's overall wellbeing.
Once we have all the information, we'll work together to make sense of it—combining your child's story, our observations, and any test results. This helps us create a plan that's tailored to your child.
We use formal diagnostic processes to deeper understand your child in the world around them. Thereafter, we'll create a clear, practical report to guide next steps - a curated, comprehensive ActionMap that isn't overwhelming.
We'll meet to talk through the results and what they mean for your child and your family. We'll answer your questions, discuss options, and connect you with any specialists or support teams who can help.
We stay involved. Children change and grow - that's why we love them! Our goal is to ensure your child continues to thrive, with regular follow-ups and a team approach to care.
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If you feel something is a little off, or different, if you are finding behaviour and usual life a little more challenging than expected, you may want to see us for support, or reassurance. We may be able to make some simple adjustments to help you with schedules, parenting, education and support.
We recommend developmental screening for children born premature, struggling at school, not reaching age-appropriate milestones, or for overwhelmed new parents seeking guidance.
We use a whole child diagnostic approach with an integrated assessment framework. Our structured clinical pathway ensures that potential comorbidity is identified early in the assessment process rather than requiring separate referrals for each condition.
Benefits include increased understanding of your child's development, formal identification for school supports, targeted recommendations for treatment and therapy, monitoring progress over time, and early intervention leading to better long-term outcomes.
We see you, and you've got this. Being overwhelmed is totally normal, and we are here to support you, your child, and your family while we walk this road together. The sooner you begin exploring any possible challenges the better chance we have to understand your child and improve outcomes.
