Vasileios Stavropoulos is a Child Psychiatrist based in Ballarat Road, Footscray, VIC 3011, Australia.
His work focuses on children and young people who need extra support with their thinking, mood, and behaviour. In many cases, families come in for help when everyday routines start to feel hard to manage at home, at school, or in social settings.
One of the main areas he looks after is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). This can show up as ongoing arguments, anger, or strong refusal to follow rules. It’s not just “naughty behaviour”. For kids with ODD, the pattern can make it tough to feel calm and settled, even when everyone is trying.
He also works with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD can affect focus, impulse control, and energy levels. At times, it can lead to difficulties with schoolwork, listening, finishing tasks, or waiting their turn. The impact can show up across many parts of a child’s day, not only in the classroom.
When families seek help, the aim is usually to understand what’s going on and what might make things easier. That might include looking at triggers, patterns, and how symptoms show up in real life. Over time, the goal is to support better day-to-day coping and calmer routines.
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For appointments or questions, the clinic is located in Footscray. If you’re unsure whether your child’s concerns fit ADHD or ODD, it can still be worth starting the conversation, because symptoms can look similar in different situations.