What does it mean to be neurodivergent?
In recent years, you may have come across the term "neurodivergent" quite frequently. If you look at Google Trends,...
Executive functioning skills in adults
Executive functioning skills in adults are often the difference between a person managing their life well and 'just...
Understanding NAPLAN results 2023
What is NAPLAN and how important are NAPLAN results? Let find out, along with some ways to improve your child's NAPLAN...
What cognitive skills are, and how to improve them
Cognitive skills are important in every single aspect of our life.They are the core of our cognitive functioning,...
What is phonological processing?
You may have read the phrase phonological processing in an assessment report on your own or your child's reading...
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder in Autism
For individuals with autism, auditory processing disorder in autism can make it difficult to understand and interpret...
What is dyslexia? Myths & Facts
Knowing the answer to "What is dyslexia?" is important, because It is estimated that up to 10 percent of the...
How to Recognise ADHD Symptoms in Kids: A Parent’s Guide
ADHD symptoms in kids are common. In fact, around 1 in 20 Australians have ADHD. Every child will struggle to pay...
Can Dyslexia Be Cured?
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. But can dyslexia be cured?...
How to help a headstrong child with a learning disability
Headstrong kids, whether they have a learning disability or not, are often described as being determined, independent,...
Social anxiety vs autism: how to tell the difference
Social anxiety vs autism: Both can affect a person's ability to interact and socialise with others, making everyday...
Symptoms of autism in adults and children
As of 2018, around 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With ASD being so common,...
How are Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD linked?
If you or your child has been either diagnosed with ADHD or APD, it is important to understand the possible link...
How to train social skills for autism
Social skills are important—through these skills, we build friendships, learn and get the support we...
Symptoms of dyslexia by age
Symptoms of dyslexia are different for everyone, so symptoms and severity vary from person to person. However, there...
10 questions to ask your child’s teacher this year
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder
What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? First, we need to understand what auditory processing is.Hearing is just...
Executive Functioning & ADHD: Strategies and Tools to Improve
Executive functioning issues are common in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Find out what...
Executive functioning skills: how children can improve executive function
Improving executive functioning skills sounds intimidating, but a range of activities can help children improve.The...
Do children grow out of auditory processing difficulties?
Learning difficulties – Why is Year 3 so tough?
Around 80% of the parents who contact our team about help for learning difficulties have a child in year 3. So why is...
Auditory Processing Disorder in Adults: Symptoms, testing & treatment
Auditory processing disorder in adults isn't often discussed - usually the focus is on students and children with...
NDIS & ADHD: What you should know
NDIS & ADHD: what's the deal? The introduction of the NDIS was a big change in how disability supports are funded....
How to help students with Auditory Processing Disorder
Help auditory processing disorder with a 3 pronged approach – classroom strategies, environment modifications & online programs.
Reversing letters & writing backwards: Dyslexia?
NDIS Autism funding: what you need to know in 2023
NDIS Autism funding is a real game-changer. The introduction of the NDIS was a big change in how disability supports...
Is Dyslexia A Disability?
Is Dyslexia a disability? Dyslexia definitely makes life more challenging. So much of the information that we consume...
Auditory Processing Disorder treatment: what you’re missing
What’s often missing from auditory processing disorder treatment? It's the third and most important step. Most APD...
How to help students with learning disabilities in the classroom
Knowing how to help students with learning disabilities in the classroom involves 4 strategies. We'll explain each one...
NDIS first planning meeting: How to prepare in 2023
With the NDIS fully rolled out now, the question everyone is asking is: “how do I prepare for my NDIS first planning...