The Mind Spot

18/03/2025

We see you 🌈❤️

March 17-23 is !

It’s a time to recognise and celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent people.

Neurodivergence is a word that describes people whose brain is thought to work differently to typical (neurotypical) people. Some common forms of neurodivergence include:

- Autism
- ADHD
- Tourette Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia and Dyspraxia
- Developmental Coordination Disorder

Not everyone takes on information in the same way, which is why it's important for all of us to be aware of who we are chatting with and think about the best way for us to make them feel heard and supported.

Working alongside the Su***de Response Project, we’ve developed resources on how to have an R U OK? conversation with your neurodivergent friends, family members and colleagues who might be struggling with life's ups and downs.

Learn more and access them at https://bit.ly/43U3s6S

09/10/2023

Evening wonderful community... I wanted to share an upcoming live webinar hosted by the Psychology of Intellectual Disability and Autism Interest (PIDA)Group that may be of interest:

Topic: Our Emerging Understanding of Autistic Burnout Syndrome

🗣 Guest Speakers: Julianne Higgins (lived experience of autistic burnout), Jane Mantzalas (PHD scholar) and Samuel Arnold (Psychologist)

Join this powerhouse team as they deep dive into autistic burnout and improve our understanding of the emerging diagnostic criteria for autistic burnout syndrome, how to differentiate autistic burnout from other conditions and most importantly discuss the latest approaches to providing support and care.

Free for APS PIDA Members and APS students
$10.00 APS members
$20 Non-APS members

When: Tuesday 17 Oct 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra

Click the link below to register: https://psychology.org.au/event/24146
The webinar will be recorded and available to all registered attendees to watch in demand.

25/09/2023

27/07/2023

A topic that often lands on the couch in our clinic is a desire to have more confidence... I love this image, as confidence is so much more than just a positive mindset... it starts with developing a belief that you are capable, no matter the setbacks, no matter the mistakes, no matter the opinion of others....

16/05/2023

Interested in learning more about Autism and Trauma?

This upcoming webinar might be of interest.

Steve Braun is presenting a webinar for the Australian Psychological Society (APS) - Psychology of intellectual disability and Autism (PIDA) group on:

Autism and Trauma

When: Thursday 18th May, 12pm AEST.

Free for APS student members and PIDA members
$10 APS members
$20 Non APS members (open to all who are interested)

Steve is a neurodiversity affirming psychologist with a wealth of knowledge to share on this topic.

The webinar will be recorded and made available to those that register.

The link to the event is: [https://psychology.org.au/event/23729](https://psychology.org.au/event/23729?fbclid=IwAR3bHR99o04UwKVZcLjbda8OrvdoUjNVs_VwTm1IWTd0M76rZ5U3aMmOq5Q)

Trauma can be defined as a survival response to an unsafe environment whilst autism is a developmental difference someone is typically born with. Defined this way the two don’t seem to have much in common. However, autism and trauma frequently co-occur together, and the overlapping presentations a...

14/05/2023

For all the Mum’s out there… we see you!

02/04/2023

Today is World Autism day! and it kick starts a month of celebrating autistic individuals, recognising devoted parents, and acknowledging dedicated teachers/support workers and professionals who make a difference.

Autism awareness month is about sharing knowledge, reducing ableism and growing awareness to create a world that is inclusive and supportive of all neurodivergent differences.

The world would be bland without some flavour

Credit: Em Mainey - Neurowild

Thank you for 60 000.
Hectic.
I appreciate you all.

Em 😊🌈🌻
AuDHD SLP

24/05/2022

03/06/2021

Feeling down or overwhelmed by the current lockdown? Take a moment to improve your mental health by following these simple tips.
Your mental health matters!
Need more motivation? Watch our video below to reframe your thinking and move forward
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