Spencer Health Blog
The link between social skills and loneliness
Written by Provisional Psychologist Natasha Binns The link between social skills and loneliness - helping neurodiverse teens make ...
Read More LEGO THERAPY – It’s not just about FUN!
Written by Provisional Psychologist Natasha Binns Lego therapy is a social development program created by clinical neuropsychologist Daniel ...
Read More Learning to be a friend: Helping pre-teens and teenagers with ADHD and autism achieve their social goals
There are a number of skills you need to learn in order to form and maintain friendships. Many ...
Read More Women and girls with ADHD – missed flags and lost opportunities
When undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can impact every area of someone's life. However, girls and women do not ...
Read More How can I be a supportive friend or family member to someone exploring their gender identity?
Someone who is experiencing gender dysphoria can feel disrespected or distressed when they are misgendered or if their ...
Read More What is gender dysphoria?
A global study found that approximately 0.1-4% of individuals experience gender dysphoria. The reason some trans individuals choose ...
Read More Understanding Gender Identity
The importance of understanding gender identity is crucial for everyone; both those who are gender diverse and those ...
Read More 5 Tips for businesses wanting to be more sensory-friendly during the Christmas period
Christmas is a time for celebration and excitement and with this comes lots of bright lights, colourful decorations ...
Read More A parent’s guide to self-harm and self-injury in young people
By Anna Smyth, psychologist Self-harm and self-injury can be a single act or a repeated behaviour. Either way, ...
Read More What is ADHD? 7 common questions about ADHD in kids
By Emily Cavanagh, Clinical Psychology Registrar What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that results ...
Read More Here’s how our social skills program helps Marishka’s friendships
Registrations are open for Term 3 places for KidsLink, a 9-week program run by certified art therapists where ...
Read More Parents and mental health: a guide for new mums and dads
By Sushmita Kanthan, Registered Psychologist Parenting can be both a blissful and rewarding time. It’s also stressful, daunting ...
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