What is Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning skills are high-level cognitive skills that allow us to: Our experiences influence the development of executive…
19 April 2019
Category: Educational Services
The FAQ’S of Raise the Bar Clinic
As the Clinic Manager for Raise the Bar Clinic I am usually the first point of contact for parents looking into an educational…
10 November 2018
Supporting Twice Exceptional (2E) Students At School
This article first appeared in Vision Magazine (see here for publication details https://www.vagtc.org.au/vision-magazine/). The Case for…
10 November 2018
Some commonly used tests to assess for learning difficulties
How easily and quickly a student’s literacy and numeracy skills develop can be impacted by many things such as the type of instruction,…
10 November 2018
Educational Assessments – What, When and How?
What are educational assessments? Educational assessments are a tool to be used during the process of aiding a student in understanding…
8 November 2018
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