School Holiday Ideas
For kids with learning difficulties, the school holidays are often a time for them to relax and not have to think about school work. In…
20 December 2021
Category: Educational Services
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for Success at Secondary School
Environmental Considerations Ensure consistent routines are in place. Recognising routine is the way students with ASD often make sense…
2 July 2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for Success at School
Environmental considerations Make their day as predictable and structured as possible. Set up regular classroom routines and rituals….
24 June 2021
School Holiday Ideas for Parents
With the winter holidays fast approaching it seems like that time again for parents to start fretting about how to fill the days, how to…
10 June 2021
Educational and Developmental Psychology Endorsement
At Raise the Bar Clinic, a number of our psychologists are qualified Educational and Developmental Psychologists. But what does that…
4 June 2021
Provisional Psychologists: What are they and how are they different to a regular psychologist?
All the psychologists at Raise the Bar Clinic are driven by the desire to provide student’s, their families and their schools with…
11 March 2021
Assistive Technology for Learning Difficulties: what it is and how to use it
If your child is struggling with reading and/or writing, your Raise the Bar psychologist may recommend you trial text-to-speech and/or…
3 December 2020
How To Help Your Child Study At Home
We are excited to announce our new blog series about Study Tips! Many parents ask us whether they should help their children with the…
8 December 2019
Anxiety and Learning
Anxiety, stress and/or difficult emotions can impact a young person’s memory functioning, concentration and learning at school. Anxiety…
4 July 2019
What is a Specific Learning Disorder?
A Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) is a pattern of brain activity that makes it more challenging for people with SLD to learn and/or use…
20 May 2019
Educational Services
Preparing Your Child for the Transition to High School: A Parent’s Guide
Starting high school is a bigger shift for some students than others, especially where executive functioning, sensory needs or social anxiety are part of the picture. This guide walks parents of Year 6 students through building independence, communicating with the new school and easing anxiety well before Term 1 of Year 7 begins.
Dr Kate Jacobs
1 October 2026
Educational Services
Understanding the Connection Between Phonological Awareness, Reading and Spelling Skills
Why can a child read a familiar book fluently but freeze on a new three-letter word, or spell the same word three different ways on one page? This article explains how phonological awareness connects to reading and spelling, the early signs parents notice first, whether the behaviour is normal, and the practical steps to take before booking a formal cognitive or dyslexia assessment in Moonee Ponds.
Dr Kate Jacobs
4 September 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Adults: Why So Many People Get Answers Later in Life
Wondering whether an assessment could help you as an adult? This guide from our Melbourne psychologists covers why adults seek assessment, and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
26 August 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Adolescents: What Changes in the Teenage Years
Wondering whether your teenager needs an assessment? This guide from our Melbourne psychologists covers the signs of teen ADHD and autism, and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
12 August 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Children: Signs, Types, and What to Expect
Wondering whether your child needs an assessment? This guide from our Melbourne educational assessment psychologists covers the signs to look for and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
29 July 2026
Post Assessment
What to Do After Your Child’s Psychological Assessment: A Parent’s Action Guide
The feedback session is over and the report is sitting on your desk. This action guide walks parents through what to do after a child’s psychological assessment, one practical step at a time, from school conversations to funding to ongoing support.
Dr Kate Jacobs
10 July 2026