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Autism Is A 'Dynamic Disability'
What does this mean?
This means that an autistic person’s skill and needs fluctuate depending on many factors.
Capacity and functioning are not concrete, and they may fluctuate depending on factors such as environment, cognition, executive function, processing capacity, Interoception/exteroception, neuro-fatigue, anxiety, communication differences, burnout & sensory overwhelm. This means Autistic people may be capable of a task one day, but unable to perform the task at another.
ADHD Through a Neuroaffirming Lens
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental condition that involves unique neurological differences in how the brain manages attention, focus, and impulses. Much of the information and language around ADHD is quite negative; we typically hear about children who are hyperactive, inattentive, impulsive, and who struggle to regulate their feelings.
Autism Through a Neuroaffirming Lens
Autism can be viewed as a neurological difference caused by natural variations in the human brain. Autism is a neurological difference in the nervous system which begins in utero and makes Autistic individuals think, move, interact, sense and process atypically or differently to a standardised norm.
Advance Notice of NDIS Provisional Psychologist Fees Increase as of 1st January 2023
We would like to inform you of a scheduled increase to our NDIS provisional psychologist fees, effective from 1st January 2023. The increase is scheduled due to a range of factors, including increases to costs of living.
Autism Specific Parenting Program
Parenting all children is an extremely difficult job, and parents certainly do not get enough support. It's a tough and different job with every child as they are all so unique! This means different strategies may be required in order to cope with the stress those little ones may bring you as well as to help set them up for the future.
Strategies for living with Adult ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder affecting 1 in 20 Australian's. While there are many symptoms involved, some of the most common are impulsiveness, disorganisation, trouble multitasking and inefficient time management skills.
Good Start Psychology Price Updates From July 2022
We would like to inform you of upcoming changes to our psychology fees.
Two of our provisional psychologists, Kerry Mayes and Ashlee Breen-Ellis, are applying for general psychology registration after completing their internship at Good Start Psychology.
Congratulations Sam!
Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award
Many of you will be familiar with Sam's Popcorn! It is available for purchase at Good Start Psychology with all proceeds going toward Sam's charitable work.
Sam is a true inspiration and was recently presented with the 2022 Outstanding Citizen Award!
Important Updates to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Social Skills Groups
We would like to advise that Good Start Psychology will no longer be providing Positive Behaviour Support Services. We will be continuing to provide psychology and early intervention services, as well as cognitive (IQ) assessments.
Social Skills Group - New Timetable
Good Start Psychology is currently in the process of transitioning to an updated and improved social skills program schedule. The old schedule will be discontinued on the 24th of September. The new social skills programs will start running on the 27th of September through till the 23rd of December.
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