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How to spot learning difficulties
Knowing how to spot learning difficulties is important. Learning difficulties are common - up to 14% of the population...
NDIS Autism funding: what you need to know in 2025
NDIS Autism funding is a real game-changer. The introduction of the NDIS was a big change in how disability supports...
Is Auditory Processing Disorder genetic?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), sometimes referred to as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), describes a...
Is there a neurodivergent test?
There isn’t one single neurodivergent test, the same way there isn’t one single medical test to assess your physical...
NAPLAN 2025 – Understanding your child’s score
NAPLAN 2025 - what is it and how important are NAPLAN results? Let find out, along with some ways to improve your...
Executive function and autism – challenges and strategies
Executive function and autism are often said together in the same breath. It’s common for those with autism to also...
The Ultimate Guide To Auditory Processing Disorder in Adults
Auditory processing disorder in adults isn't often discussed - usually the focus is on students and children with...
The difference between a learning difficulty and a learning disability
The difference between a learning difficulty and a learning disability can be a fine line.An estimated 5 to...
5 Classroom Accommodations for Students with Auditory Processing Disorder
Students with auditory processing disorder often struggle in the noisy (and sometimes chaotic) environment of the...
Reversing letters & writing backwards: Dyslexia?
Homeschooling a child with learning challenges
Homeschooling a child with learning challenges takes commitment and patience. In Australia, requirements for...
10 questions to ask your child’s teacher in 2024
How to improve memory: neuroscience-backed strategies
If you want to know how to improve memory, you are not alone. Memory is key to accomplishing just about any...
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...
Executive functioning skills in adults
Executive functioning skills in adults are often the difference between a person managing their life well and 'just...
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...
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder
What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? First, we need to understand what auditory processing is.Hearing...
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...