The Ivy Blog

Plain-language writing from the Ivy Psychology team. Honest, jargon-free articles on mental health, NDIS, behaviour support, neurodiversity, parenting, and the practical side of seeking support.

Recent posts

Topics we've recently covered include:

• Educational assessments for specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
• ADHD assessments in children and why psychologists often wait until school
• What counts as a regulated restrictive practice under the NDIS, and how the decision trees help you tell
• How to access what the NDIS has on file about you (PIA requests)
• Boundaries, attention, and what good clinical work looks like
• Big feelings and big behaviours: how attention shapes what children do
• AuDHD - what it means when ADHD and autism co-occur
• Burnout vs depression: how to tell the difference
• How much does a psychologist cost in Australia? Medicare, private, and NDIS explained
• Stress vs anxiety: how to tell the difference
• Why talking therapy actually works: the evidence in plain language
• What to expect in your first psychology session

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