by vcp | 29 Mar 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, psychology
Navigating Autism and ADHD Diagnoses In recent years, the number of individuals seeking assessments for Autism and ADHD diagnoses has been on the rise. Some might argue that this increase is indicative of over-diagnosis or even a passing trend driven by social media,...
by vcp | 20 Feb 2024 | therapy
The Other Three Senses You probably know about the 5 senses: sight (visual perception), hearing (auditory system), smell (olfactory), taste (gustatory), touch (tactile), but there are three others to know about: vestibular system proprioception interoception The...
by vcp | 8 Jan 2024 | psychology
Accreditation, Member of, CPD … what does it all mean for me as a client? Psychologists in Australia have to have minimum levels of education to be registered with AHPRA and work as psychologists. However, it is possible to gain further experience and...
by vcp | 1 Jan 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, faq, neurodivergence, psychology, research, therapy
Essentially, neuroaffirming psychology services focus on supporting and validating individuals’ diverse neurological experiences. Instead of attempting to “fix” or alter someone’s neurology, neuroaffirming approaches emphasise acceptance and...
by vcp | 7 Nov 2023 | autism, mental health, neurodivergence
A recent research paper on Autistic Flourishing, recommends five shifts to support this to happen: From Health to Well-Being: Instead of focusing solely on physical and mental health, the broader concept of well-being should be considered. This perspective...