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Welcome to Raise the Bar Clinic’s Blog Archive! Here, you’ll find a collection of insightful articles covering a wide range of topics related to educational and developmental psychology.

Phonological Awareness and Dyslexia Moonee Ponds | Raise the Bar Clinic

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.

4 September 2026

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.

26 August 2026

Psychologist Teenager Autism Melbourne | Raise the Bar Psychology

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.

12 August 2026

Heatherton Educational Assessment Psychologist | Raise the Bar Clinic

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.

29 July 2026

Post-Assessment Support Clyde North | Raise the Bar Clinic

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.

10 July 2026

Integrated Neurodevelopmental Assessment | Raise the Bar Psychology

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.

26 June 2026

After Autism Diagnosis Next Steps | Raise the Bar Psychology

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.

15 May 2026

Autism Signs in Children Moonee Ponds | Raise the Bar Psychology

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.

9 April 2026

Resources

Understanding the Connection Between Phonological Awareness, Reading and Spelling Skills

Assessments for Adults: Why So Many People Get Answers Later in Life

Assessments for Adolescents: What Changes in the Teenage Years

Assessments for Children: Signs, Types, and What to Expect

What to Do After Your Child’s Psychological Assessment: A Parent’s Action Guide

Combined ADHD, Autism and Learning Assessments: Benefits of a Holistic Approach

What Comes After the Assessment? A Parent’s Guide to Post-Assessment Support

Before and After an Autism Diagnosis: Early Signs and Next Steps for Support and Inclusion

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