As students approach the daunting crossroads of their academic and professional futures, do you ever wonder how they can navigate this critical time with confidence? The pressure to make the right career choices can feel overwhelming, leaving many adolescents uncertain. In today’s rapidly changing job market, new industries are emerging, traditional roles are evolving, and
Have you ever wondered how children’s minds work and how they learn and develop? Or have you considered what changes occur as people age and progress into later stages of life? Educational and developmental psychologists have extensive knowledge and expertise regarding these complex processes and can play an important role in supporting positive growth and
If you have a child with additional needs or learning difficulties, an IEP can be a helpful tool for supporting their learning and general well-being at school.
Have you ever wondered how children, adolescents and adults learn and develop? Educational and developmental psychology seeks to understand the cognitive, emotional, and social processes that shape development and learning across the lifespan.
When it comes to enrolling your child in school, do you know the best time to start? For parents, this decision can be particularly challenging.
Do you know what rights your child has at school? And more importantly, how can you effectively advocate for those rights in Australia?
A social story is a term used to refer to a specific type of intervention or tool that helps individuals with social communication…
By Psychologist Nindy Brouwers Neurodiversity refers to that fact that people’s brains (neuro) naturally vary from one another…
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…
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.