Katherine A. Langdon is a Pediatrician based in Perth, WA, Australia. She looks after babies, children and teens, especially when they need extra support for health, movement and daily care at home.
In her practice, Katherine works with families dealing with conditions like cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia. She also sees children with spasticity, and helps explain what’s going on in ways that are easier to take in. At times, that includes working through questions about pain, muscle tightness, comfort, and how the body is coping day to day.
Katherine also has experience with children who need care for infant reflux, including gastro-oesophageal reflux. Feeding can be a big worry for parents, so she focuses on practical steps and clear monitoring, especially when symptoms are persistent. Some children also require support such as a gastrostomy, and she helps families understand what to expect and how to manage feeding needs more confidently.
Alongside these, she may help manage other childhood conditions such as achondroplasia. Growth and development can look different in each child, and the aim is to keep care steady and realistic, with plans that fit the child’s stage of life.
She can also be involved in skin-related concerns in children, including acanthosis nigricans. Getting answers about changes in the skin can ease a lot of worry, and in many cases it’s part of a bigger picture that needs gentle, careful follow-up.
Some families come in after procedures such as rhizotomy. Recovery and longer-term goals can be hard to judge at first, so Katherine supports families with ongoing check-ins and helps connect the dots between treatment and day-to-day progress.
Overall, Katherine’s work is about more than just the medical side. It’s about helping parents and carers feel more informed, less stressed, and better able to make decisions with confidence. In a city like Perth, where travel and school routines can add pressure, she keeps care grounded and focused on what matters most for each child.