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Psychologist as Therapist & Assessor
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,...
ADHD Medications
DISCLAIMER: Not a pharmacist, not medical, I do not prescribe. This is informational only to help you know what medications may be presribed to you, in Australia, if you are an ADHDer and you and your physician (usually psychiatrist and/or paediatrician &...
What is the Neuro-Affirming approach?
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 understanding. The aim is...
Screentime
The April school holidays are fast approaching and I know in my family, screentime can really escalate when school is out. Disclaimer: I am not a gamer. So I want to thank my friend Maree for helping me by reviewing this post which has drawn on several sources (cited...
A note about levels
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 are...
FREE Psychology Support
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 "free"...
Summer Social Demands
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 work...
Navigating the Sensory World this Holiday Season
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 –...