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The Courage to Ask: When Is It Time for a Psychologist?
This post was authored by Kate Hardiman, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, BA (Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Ed & Dev). The content used AI-assistance for editing, readability, and automation of external links. Beneath the Surface There's a well-worn analogy of the iceberg. On the surface, you see the behaviour, the symptoms, the visible struggle. But underneath the waterline—that's the bulk of it: all the swirling emotions, the hidden memories, the difficult thoughts, an
Kate Hardiman
Oct 17, 20253 min read
Where Do I Even Begin? Navigating the First Steps of Adult ADHD Assessment
This post was authored by Kate Hardiman, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, BA (Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Ed & Dev). The content...
Kate Hardiman
Oct 6, 20254 min read
More than just extra time: The meaningful impact of accommodations on your child's learning differences.
This post was authored by Kate Hardiman, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, BA (Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Ed & Dev). The content...
Kate Hardiman
Aug 1, 20253 min read
The One Resource You Already Possess to Combat Low Academic Self-Esteem
This post was authored by Kate Hardiman, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, BA (Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Ed & Dev). The content...
Kate Hardiman
Apr 1, 20252 min read
The Shadow of Grades: When Academic Struggles Dim Your Child's Self-Esteem
This post was authored by Kate Hardiman, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, BA (Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Ed & Dev). The content was...
Kate Hardiman
Mar 16, 20252 min read
When Your Child 'Won't Listen' Really Means 'Can't Listen': Unpacking the Hidden Reasons Behind Repeated Instructions
The Frustration of Repeated Instructions "Argh! My child just won't listen!" Sound familiar? You're not alone. Does it feel like you're...
Kate Hardiman
Mar 4, 20252 min read
Autism Assessments for Women
If you’re wondering whether Autism or ADHD could be part of your story, you’re not alone. Many women go undiagnosed until adulthood...
Kate Hardiman
Feb 18, 20253 min read
Is My Child’s Spelling Struggle Just a Phase—Or Something More?
Maybe your child has always been "a bit behind" in spelling. Their words don’t always make sense, and sometimes, their creative attempts...
Kate Hardiman
Feb 3, 20252 min read
Easing the Transition Back to School
The start of a new school year can bring a mix of emotions for families, especially when a child or teenager has learning differences....
Kate Hardiman
Jan 19, 20252 min read
Spotting signs of learning difficulties in school aged children
As parents and educators, recognizing the signs of learning difficulties in children is important for providing timely support and...
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Jan 1, 20251 min read
Why are women diagnosed later in life?
For many women, a diagnosis—whether it’s Autism or ADHD, has a tendency to come later in life, and for some well into adulthood. This...
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Jan 1, 20251 min read
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