Whiz Kids Therapy

03/03/2026

Your child escalates.
You try to hold the boundary.
But now you’re yelling.

They’re crying.
You’re furious.
You can't even remember what you said.

Then it’s quiet.

And the guilt hits.

Not just, “That was hard.”

But:

“What is wrong with me?”
“Why can’t I stay calm?”
“I sound like my mum.”

This is pretty normal from exhausted, loving parents who are angry, tired, and overwhelmed — not abusive.

There’s a pattern in these moments that almost no one talks about honestly.

It’s not just about children learning that escalation works.

It’s about parents learning that when the conflict stops, the emotional pain stops too.

In this post I unpack:

The parent child conflict cycle

Why behaviour that looks like manipulation is often development

Why yelling doesn’t make you a monster

And why repair matters more than perfection

If you’ve ever walked away from an argument with your child and felt ashamed — this is for you. https://whizkidstherapy.com/parent-child-conflict-cycle/

26/01/2026

Parenting a teen changed how I parent 😅

Last year made something clear:
rules and punishments weren’t cutting it anymore.

This is my second teenager — different kid, different context, different needs.
I didn’t have it all figured out the first time, and this one needs to be parented differently.

So I made this Values Agreement for 15–18 year olds — not a legal contract, but a shared guide we come back to when things wobble.

It’s about respect 🤝, responsibility + freedom 🌱, safety 🛟, and repair 🔧.

This is not about condoning drugs or alcohol 🚫🍺 — it’s a practical, safety-first approach that keeps honesty and connection front and centre.

Simple. Clear. Co-created (not imposed).
Best for 15–18 year olds.
A 12–15 version is coming soon 👀

📸 Cover photo taken by my teen — he’s got a great eye.
At first glance it looks like a cityscape: the crowd like lights, the performer like a tall building. It says a lot about power, people, and noticing how we see the world.

Together, we’re better 💛

https://whizkidstherapy.com/values/

09/01/2026

How cool is this dad! https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcySJRJZF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

He just wanted to protect his son 🥺

After watching his autistic son Zachary Duncan get bullied online, Stuart Duncan decided to create a safer alternative instead of accepting the reality of toxic gaming spaces. He built a private Minecraft server called Autcraft, designed specifically to support autistic children in a calm and respectful environment.

The server is heavily moderated, focused on kindness, and structured to reduce stress and conflict. What began as a small personal solution has grown into a global community of more than 17,000 autistic children who finally have a place where they feel safe and understood.

26/10/2025

🎤 Help your child shine with clear speech. If you wondering, "How do I make that sound?" our "Easy Parent Guides to Making Speech Sounds" make it fun and simple! From popping /p/ sounds to singing /l/ like a lion, these guides turn speech practice into a playful dance. 🦁💬
Each guide has step-by-step tips, silly games 🐧, and activities to help your kid master sounds like /s/, /k/, or /f/ and explain how how it all works 🛠. Perfect for home practice or supporting speech therapy!
Tell us in the comments the sound we should do next 🤓.
Check them out on our website and start your child’s speech adventure today: https://whizkidstherapy.com/how-to-make-the-sounds/ 🚀

16/10/2025

😬 Looking for Speech Therapy but it's a bit like trying to finding a 🦄?
🌟 Exciting News for Parents! 🌟
If your little one is struggling with speech sounds we can help. Introducing IRIS: At Home 🏡 —our evidence-based at-home therapy program that provides assessment and treatment by guiding you to deliver therapy! Send a quick video, we assess, provide a written report and deliver custom built stories starring your child (with AI avatars of your family & pets!), access to fun games and activities, and online feedback and monitoring, all delivered through our Whiz Kids App📱. As a bonus we can tailor the stories to tackle any issues you may be having at home (e.g. can't get them to bed 🛏️ on time? We'll use the story to build this skill). Affordable, Easy & Effective. Empower your child's voice—DM us to start! Check it out at: https://whizkidstherapy.com/iris-at-home-ax

16/10/2025

🙏🏽🦄 Hiring Speechies, Therapy Assistants & Admin Support! Immediate Start 🤞🏼.
Just about to put out an ad and then remembered, I know people! Looking 👀 to hire a speechie for anything they want to do - as little, as much, easy as - immediate start or can wait. Really good rates - happy to figure it out - contract, P/T, F/T, hourly - I'm really open about rates, crap at Maths & it's not the main aim of the game, but we all have to live and I'm happy to match whatever is out there +. Newbies, sorta new/old & exp'd welcome to chat. Lot's of beautiful work with awesome families, mostly located at 1 or 2 CEWA schools, some Telehealth, some helping me do support coordination (absolutely one of the most rewarding things I've ever done).
I've been working alot, basically to be NDIS compliant so that I don't have to go back to making bad choices, and have this model of service delivery that emphasises integrated collaborative care cross discipline & organisation (and everyone says they are doing, but its informal and there is zero loop, but I got tech and its cool) and I think it can be really impactful and make a huge difference in the quality of care for the people we serve.
Keen also to talk to 3/4 yr SP students (will consider mature-age 1stYr), and I might already have an admin/manager but, babies etc so I'm seeing who else in the same boat so we can live out lives without feeling like you owe someone something cos 👼🏼.
Let me know - would be so grateful! and impressed... lol x
Check us out if you're curious:

“Beloved community is formed not by eradication of difference but by its affirmation by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that shape who we are and how we live in the world.”bell hooks, Killing Rage, 1995

29/09/2025

NDIS reform needs to get a grip on reality and look at the solution: decentralisation of power towards community has a tradition, community support, strong evidence and is within reach as tech continues the massive explosion of unleashing human capacity. We are developing a model, FUSE, of decentralised decision-making (piloting with CEWA school and Curtin University), using ICF aligned protocols, standards and zero-trust architecture, leveraging existing networks like schools and local groups, to outpace red tape, putting decision-making power back in the hands of parents, educators, and community. FUSE aligns perfectly with critical challenges: 30% of NDIS plans go underused, families face 6-12 month wait times, workforce shortages in allied health, marginalised groups impacted most. Decentralisation addresses underused budgets and work shortages by scaling support via tech-enabled, community-led teams. This aligns with recent NDIA reforms emphasising evidence-based, family-centered care, offering a scalable solution that works with government to regain relevance: facilitating self-governing networks through tech compliance, standards, KYC, and zero-trust verification. This reduces administrative burdens, eliminates unnecessary registrations, and ensures secure, transparent standards—feels not just doable, but inevitable as we shift toward sustainable, innovative systems. What do you think? https://whizkidstherapy.com/little-fixes-big-wins-community-driven-care-for-thriving-kids/ The Sensory Spectrum National Council on Disability

01/09/2025

Wonderful! Free and effective!
https://www.facebook.com/share/16uVwsFarn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Now Free In Australia

01/09/2025

Graphic ---> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b2g67z3vbyhezoh7cpkc1/SpeechSounds_Sindrey.pdf?e=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawJj-F5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtQeBRO3mwqn4-HFJOqQkjZ23w12Y_RGGUBW-86voS-JmQoTkmhNZpzDCMa9_aem_BDmiiVt11Jowgpdd7rAvvA&rlkey=fn360pal67zfhpigycymxu2ws&dl=0

30/08/2025

🌀 The NDIS’s “Reiki Effect”: Why More Not Less Fails Our Communities 🌀
The NDIS feels like a disconnected ritual, promising healing but insisting on fragmented, depersonalised care. My latest article, Reclaiming Transparency in NDIS, discusses how externalised roles like LACs and assessors undermine equity, leaving NESB and Indigenous families with 15% higher unmet needs. Large NGOs scoop up 60–70% of Indigenous-focused funds, while local heroes—small practices and ACCOs—fight for scraps.
The solution? Community-led models, using existing tech to align therapy with real lives. Join me in reimagining a transparent NDIS where every voice shapes a shared future.
📖 Read more https://whizkidstherapy.com/the-hidden-cost-of-externalisation/ and share your thoughts: How do we make NDIS truly community-driven? 💬

30/08/2025

🎉 Sort & Learn with Whiz Kids Therapy Games! 🦋🍎
Parents, spark joy and learning for your 4-6-year-olds with our fun sorting games at https://whizkidstherapy.com/parent-guide-sorting-games-for-young-learners/
Catch insects 🐛, sort sweet 🍬 vs. savoury 🧀, or kitchen 🍴 vs. bathroom 🧼 items. Perfect for kids with language challenges like DLD, these games boost vocabulary, focus, and confidence. Say names aloud or hunt for items at home to make it extra fun! Play now and see the magic of learning through play! 🧠✨