Apps and Therapy
What are apps and how do they relate to therapy Apps are software applications that have been created for use on mobile phones, tablets…
25 March 2021
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Educational Services
Preparing Your Child for the Transition to Foundation
School readiness is about more than letters and numbers. Learn the five areas teachers look at, simple ways to build them at home, and how to support a child with developmental delay as they move into Foundation.
Dr Kate Jacobs
13 October 2026
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