Child Psychology
Why child psychology is important As a parent or carer, watching the growth and development of your child is often a valuable and rewarding experience. Learning about your child’s developing personality, how they see the world, learn and form relationships with others...
Why do I need an NDIS funded OT functional assessment?
An Occupational Therapist (OT) is a university-trained health professional who helps people enhance their overall independence and general life skills. OTs work with people of all ages and medical backgrounds to assist them to better perform the activities that are...
Psychology for children
What is a psychologist? Psychologists study human behaviour. That means they are concerned with how people think, learn, feel and act. To become a psychologist, one must complete a recognised university degree. In broad terms, psychologists help people improve how...
Psychology and Autism
Autism information Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder affecting how a person regards and engages with other people and their environment. It is a condition that is characterized by being on a spectrum; all people with autism share some difficulties and...
OT and self-regulation for children
What does self-regulation mean? The term self-regulation is often used in the health care field to describe the concept of an individual (you) being able to manage and control themselves (generally referring to their actions and behaviours). It is a regular and...
Psychology for teenagers
The teenage years is a period of great change and transition for adolescents. They are growing out of childhood and into adulthood, and often must cope with the pressures of family, friends, school and thinking about their future (i.e. what career they are interested...
How OT can help children with learning difficulties
What is a learning disorder? Learning difficulties are associated with serious problems in the areas of reasoning, speaking and listening, writing, reading or mathematics. Learning disorders are believed to be caused by maladjustments in the nervous system, and...
How occupational therapy helps children with disabilities
Occupational therapy can be an effective way to help kids with disabilities perform meaningful activities that enhance their lives. If your child needs assistance developing, regaining or maintaining the skills needed to carry out day-to-day tasks, they may benefit...