Category: children mental health
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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 support siblings when one child has additional needs
How to Explain Therapy to Your Child When a child has additional needs, the focus of family life often shifts towards managing appointments, therapies, and day-to-day challenges. While this support is vital, siblings can sometimes feel left out, overlooked, or even guilty for wanting attention. Supporting siblings through these dynamics is just as important —…
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How to Explain Therapy to Your Child
Helping a child understand what therapy is can feel daunting — but with the right words and approach, you can introduce it in a way that’s reassuring, age-appropriate, and empowering. Below are strategies and suggestions to guide you through the conversation. Why explain therapy in the first place? Children may have fears, misconceptions or worries…
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How Expressive Writing Can Help Young Adults Manage Stress and Anxiety
In a world of constant notifications, academic pressures, and social expectations, many young people are feeling overwhelmed—and it’s taking a toll on their mental health. But what if a simple, accessible tool like writing could help relieve that stress? At Capability Psychology, we understand that young adults need practical strategies to manage anxiety and emotional…