Written by Laura Boeré Parenting can feel confusing and worrying when a child is having frequent meltdowns, withdrawing, becoming anxious, clinging, avoiding situations, or behaving aggressively. Parents may find themselves asking, “Why is my child behaving this way?”, “Why won’t they tell me what is wrong?” or “How could playing possibly help?” Children do not always have the developmental capacity, emotional awareness, or words to explain what is happening inside them. Child-Centred Play...

School Psychologists are perfectly positioned to be the bridge linking young people and their families to mental health support outside of schools.

Written by Sonya Curran For many women and AFAB folk, an ADHD diagnosis doesn’t arrive in childhood. Instead, it appears years - or even decades - later, often after a lifetime of wondering why everyday tasks feel harder than they seem for everyone else. Across Australia and globally, more women are discovering they have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood. This surge isn’t because ADHD is suddenly more common in women, it’s because researchers and clinicians are...