by vcp | 31 Mar 2026 | assessment, autism, faq
I am writing this post in response to a recent forum discussion where an individual disagreed with the autism level assigned by their diagnosing clinician. As part of diagnosing Autism, clinicians are able to add “specifiers” to the diagnostic label. These...
by vcp | 18 Mar 2026 | funding, mental health, psychology, therapy
Accessing psychology supports can be expensive. I’d like to promote the SCU Clinic which operates continuously on the south end of the Gold Coast (Airport, Coolangatta) in addition to Coffs Harbour and Lismore campuses. Private Practice is unable to offer...
by vcp | 1 Jan 2026 | assessment, therapy
Sometimes a prospective client might be interested in seeing me for both an assessment and therapy. However, this comes with some tricky ethical issues for me as a Psychologist and you as a client. Explanation of Dual Role: Assessment and Therapy As your psychologist,...
by vcp | 8 Dec 2025 | autism, parenting, Uncategorized
Thriving, Not Just Surviving the Holiday Season I’m all about pattern recognition and I’ve noticed a common theme as the end of the year approaches. When the end of year calendars fill up with family, work, and social events, many of the neurodivergent people I...
by vcp | 1 Dec 2025 | autism, neurodivergence, research
As we approach the holiday season – with its summer sun, increased social demands, and shifts in our daily rhythms – it’s that time of year where what is meant to be a time of relaxation often becomes a source of profound stress. The very essence of the holidays...
