Autism awareness is increasing, there are many modern movies and TV series focusing on people with Autism traits. Support and funding agencies have also become more aware of the impact Autism can have on an individual’s functioning and their support needs. As a parent or carer it can be difficult to understand how Autism affects a child’s ability and development. There can be an overwhelming amount of information to process, so below is a brief overview of Autism traits and links for further...
NDIS Psychology Providers Can Help You Manage Emotions
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24/01/2022 13:00 PM
Distress intolerance is the perceived inability to experience unpleasant, aversive, or uncomfortable emotions. It can be accompanied by a desperate need to escape uncomfortable feelings. We all experience emotions; they are an important part of being human and are essential to our survival. The human experience is designed to feel an array of emotions, some of which may be comfortable and others uncomfortable. We may not like it, but experiencing uncomfortable emotions is a natural part of...
WISC-V Testing Townsville
Posted By Elizabeth Pincott,
11/01/2022 18:00 PM
Breakfree Psychology Services provides psychological testing, specifically to test intellectual performance, which is a measure of how an individual uses their intelligence within their environment. Intellectual capacity cannot be absolutely identified or seen, only measured in terms of action or what is demonstrated. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V), is the latest version of the most trusted cognitive ability measure available. It&nb...
How to limit challenging behaviours
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08/06/2021 13:00 PM
Asking for help and trusting others for advice is one of the hardest things to do - especially in a time of need, vulnerability, or stress. Many services and programs exist to help you find the right supports for your individual circumstances. For example, behavioural supports can be accessed through interpersonal relationships and daily living skills funding. Emotional regulation and parent coaching can assist developing functional daily living skills. If you have a National Disability...