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The link between social skills and loneliness

Written by Provisional Psychologist Natasha Binns The link between social skills and loneliness - helping neurodiverse teens make ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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How can I be a supportive friend or family member to someone exploring their gender identity? | Spencer Health

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 ...
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What is gender dysphoria? | Spencer Health

What is gender dysphoria?

A global study found that approximately 0.1-4% of individuals experience gender dysphoria. The reason some trans individuals choose ...
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Understanding Gender Identity | Spencer Health

Understanding Gender Identity

The importance of understanding gender identity is crucial for everyone; both those who are gender diverse and those ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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