Dr Conni Knebel
Developmental Paediatrician
MD FRACP

About: 

Dr Conni Knebel is a specialist in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics with an interest in, neurodevelopment disorders, cognitive profiling, learning difficulties, attachment and parenting, developmental delay, FASD, Autism, ADHD and anxiety.

Conni is a Staff Specialist Developmental Paediatrician at the Westmead Children’s Hospital. She completed her paediatric training at the Sydney Children’s Hospital after graduating in Germany. There, she also commenced her training in paediatrics and neonatology at the University Children’s Hospital in Munich. Conni has worked in many countries around the world and many services in the greater Sydney area. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with patients, families and services in the community.  She is undertaking research in the field of developmental surveillance and children affected by substance use.

Dr Knebel is a member of the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatric Society of Australasia. She is trained in formal Autism assessment tools as well as developmental assessment tools and diverse parenting programs such as Circle of Security.
Her approach is comprehensive, thorough and strengths based.