by Stuart Balachandran - Clinical Psychologist | 31 October, 2025 | General, Supporting Educators & Clinicians, Supporting Neurodiverse Adults, Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
It is deeply human to seek connection and to desire the comfort of being heard, agreed with, or understood. Most of us have known how good it feels to share an opinion and be met with validation, or to say something vulnerable and receive a gentle, reassuring...
by Dr Hugh Walker – Clinical Psychologist / Clinic Director | 27 August, 2025 | General, Neurodiversity Informed Psychological Therapy and Well-Being, Supporting Educators & Clinicians, Supporting Parents & Neurodiverse Families
Written By Dr Hugh Walker, Clinical Psychologist, Clinic Director “She used to laugh at my silly dad jokes…..” In the clinic this month, a theme has emerged with several parents related to the grief that can arise as children transition into...
by Farisha Islam – Psychologist | 30 July, 2025 | General, Neurodiversity Informed Psychological Therapy and Well-Being, Supporting Educators & Clinicians, Supporting Neurodiverse Adults, Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens
Everyone has an inner voice that reflects on how things are going in life. For many, this voice can turn critical; pointing out mistakes, questioning decisions, or setting impossible standards. It might sound like: “You should be doing more,” “You’re too much,” or...
by Dr Wes Turner – Clinical Psychologist / Clinic Director | 18 September, 2019 | Supporting Educators & Clinicians, Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Teens
Individuals with ASD who are gifted often present with a ‘perfect storm’ of cognitive abilities and executive function difficulties, that can negatively impact on their academic and social performance. The neurocognitive profiles of such gifted children or individuals...
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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