by Nicola Stigter - Provisional Psychologist | 3 May, 2023 | Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
Do you ever notice your child putting themselves down with phrases like “I’m so stupid” or “I’ll never be able to do this”? It’s common for children to fall into negative thinking patterns, but as a parent, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help. Luckily,...
by Dr Wes Turner – Clinical Psychologist / Clinic Director | 23 July, 2020 | Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
The onset of puberty is often a stressful time for adolescents and parents alike. It is time typically of particular concern to parents of adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome. While the ups and downs of puberty are largely unavoidable, there are strategies that...
by Nicola Stigter - Provisional Psychologist | 15 September, 2019 | Neurodiverse Informed Assessment, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
Many families who make an appointment for their child with a psychologist or specialist, for a diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Condition, are unsure of what to expect and how to prepare ahead of time. It can be a confusing and overwhelming time for many...
by Professor Tony Attwood - Clinical Psychologist | 24 June, 2019 | Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
Those who have an ASD are prone to have a catastrophic reaction or meltdown when overly stressed, anxious or frustrated. The meltdown may be externalised, with an intense despair that manifests as an expression of anger, perhaps with destruction of property or...
by Dr Wes Turner – Clinical Psychologist / Clinic Director | 19 June, 2019 | Neurodiversity Informed Psychological Therapy and Well-Being, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
A common question that crops up in our work of assisting children with neurodiverse presentations, often asked by parents and guardians, is when and how a child should be informed of their diagnosis. Caution should be had when informing children and adolescents,...
by Lizaan Schwartz - Psychologist | 21 February, 2019 | Supporting Educators & Clinicians, Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
By Ms Lizaan Schwartz, Provisional Psychologist at Minds & Hearts As a professional working with adolescents on the autism spectrum at the clinic, I have observed an increased number of Self-Injurious behaviours being reported by clients’ parents and teachers....
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