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
Category: Assessment
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
What is dyscalculia
In the world of learning difficulties, dyscalculia is a term that people are starting to hear more often lately, however there is still a…
14 May 2021
Dysgraphia explained
What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is the specific learning disorder of written expression that impacts a persons writing abilities in the…
28 April 2021
Positive Reinforcement – Behaviour Management for Parents and Caregivers
Positive reinforcement is the process of encouraging a pattern of behaviour by utilising a reward system each time a desired behaviour is…
13 April 2021
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
Autism Assessment
Combined ADHD, Autism and Learning Assessments: Benefits of a Holistic Approach
Many parents of neurodivergent children find themselves choosing between an ADHD assessment, an autism assessment, and a learning assessment, unsure which to book first. This article explains why a combined, holistic evaluation often gives clearer answers, what the process involves, and how it helps identify your child’s unique neurotype so the right supports can follow.
Dr Kate Jacobs
26 June 2026
Post Assessment
What Comes After the Assessment? A Parent’s Guide to Post-Assessment Support
Receiving a neurodevelopmental assessment report is just the beginning. Many families leave the feedback session with more questions than answers. Post-assessment support from Raise the Bar Clinic is designed to help parents, children, and school staff navigate the weeks and months that follow a diagnosis.
Dr Hayley Anthony
15 May 2026
Autism Assessment
Before and After an Autism Diagnosis: Early Signs and Next Steps for Support and Inclusion
Received an autism diagnosis and not sure what to do next? This guide walks through the early signs to watch for, what you can do before a formal assessment, how to set up a supportive home and school environment, and how to access NDIS funding and professional support in Moonee Ponds, Heatherton, Clyde North and Sale.
Dr Kate Jacobs
9 April 2026