Explaining an assessment to your child
By Senior Psychologist Erin Hume Seeing a psychologist for assessment is often a brand-new experience for children, teens, and their…
6 March 2023
Category: Assessment
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
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
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