Help Your Child Settle into the New School Year
Psychology
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
As the new school year begins, many children and teenagers experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. From a child’s perspective there is a lot to worry about.
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What is Interoception?
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Interoception is a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of our sensory experience that plays a crucial role in how we understand and respond to our bodies.
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What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Psychology
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment approach for a range of mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression.
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Common Signs of Autism in Young Children
Speech Pathology
Psychology
The early signs of autism can vary, and, in many cases, differences are first observed in the pre-school or early primary school years.
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What are the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder?
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) occurs when the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to information from the senses.
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10 Tips to Support Your Teenager's Mental Health
Psychology
Most adults would agree that the teenage years are tough. It’s hard to be a teenager and just as hard to be a parent while they go through this period of extreme change.
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Sensory Rooms Explained
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
A sensory room is a specially designed space that caters to individuals with sensory processing issues, such as autistic people, those with ADHD, dementia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other sensory challenges.
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Understanding Autistic Burnout
Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Autistic burnout is a phenomenon that many autistic individuals experience at some point in their lives.
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What You Need to Know About Fussy Eaters
Speech Pathology
Psychology
If your child only eats a very small range of foods or drinks, only consumes specific brands or textures, or won’t eat entire food groups for longer than a few weeks, there may be deeper reasons.
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