Our Blog
Practical, warm and evidence-informed articles on psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, parenting and wellbeing — written by our team at Springwood and Browns Plains.
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What Happens in a Speech and Language Assessment?
Will my child be tested? What if they don’t talk? A plain-English walkthrough of what a speech and language assessment actually involves, and what happens afterwards.
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Psychological Assessments for Children: Which Assessment Might My Child Need?
ADHD, autism, cognitive or learning assessment — which does your child need? The good news is you don’t have to work that out before you get in touch.
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Fussy Eating or Something More? Understanding Feeding Difficulties in Children
Most children go through fussy phases. Some have a genuine feeding difficulty. Here’s how to tell the difference, and who can help.
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Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Occupational Therapy
Handwriting struggles, meltdowns after school, avoiding messy play, trouble with shoes and buttons — the everyday signs an occupational therapist can help with.
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School Readiness: What It Actually Means (and What It Doesn’t)
School readiness is about far more than knowing letters and numbers. Here’s what actually matters for starting Prep, and what to do if you’re worried.
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Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy — Which Does My Child Need?
Confused about whether your child needs a speech pathologist or an occupational therapist? Here’s what each does, where they overlap, and how to work out where to start.
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Speech and Language Milestones: What’s Typical, and When to Get Support
A plain-English guide to speech and language milestones from 12 months to 5 years, the signs worth acting on, and what to do if you’re unsure.
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How to Use Your NDIS Plan for Occupational Therapy (Without the Confusion)
Confused about using your NDIS plan for occupational therapy? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you get started. If you’ve got an NDIS plan but aren’t quite sure how to use it for occupational…
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Why Neuroaffirming Approaches Matter for Children and Teens’ Mental Health in Brisbane
More families in Brisbane are seeking support for children and teens who think, learn, and experience the world differently. For a long time, mental health and educational systems focused on “fixing” behaviours. But we now…
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What Does an Occupational Therapist Actually Do? (And How It Can Help You or Your Child)
Learn what occupational therapy really is, who it helps, and how it supports daily life for children and adults in Australia. If you’ve ever heard the term “occupational therapy” and thought, what does that actually…
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Stress vs. Burnout: Understanding the Difference and How to Reclaim Your Wellbeing
You’re exhausted — but you can’t tell if it’s just a busy season… or something deeper. Maybe you still care, you’re just stretched thin.Or maybe you feel flat, detached, and quietly wondering, “Why don’t I…
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New Years Resolutions and Goal Setting
At the beginning of each new year there is often a flurry of discussion about resolutions and goals. For some people this can be wonderfully motivating, however for others this can feel like immense pressure.…