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14 September 2026 · Grace Palmer

MIGDAS-2 vs ADOS-2: What Each Autism Assessment Actually Lets You See

What the MIGDAS-2 and ADOS-2 each let a clinician see, what the research says about their accuracy, and why neither one is the diagnosis.

14 September 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

ABAS-3 vs Vineland-3: How Adaptive Behaviour Assessments Differ

What the ABAS-3 and Vineland-3 each measure, what the scores mean, and why two reports on the same child can look different.

7 August 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Tics in Children: What Families Should Know

The urge that comes first, why "just stop it" backfires, what schools can do, and what actually helps.

6 August 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy?

What paediatric occupational therapy is, gentle signs a child may benefit, sensory processing explained honestly, and how OT works at our clinics.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Thriving Kids and the NDIS: What Hunter Families Need to Know

A plain-language guide to the new Thriving Kids programme: who's affected, what's changing with the NDIS, and how to support your child.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

NDIS Changes for Children: What's Actually Changing, and When

A plain-English guide to what's changing for children under the NDIS reforms, and the timeline, so you can plan without the worry.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Is My Child Still Eligible for the NDIS?

A clear guide to who stays on the NDIS, who moves to Thriving Kids, and what it means for your family.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Thriving Kids in Newcastle and the Hunter: What to Expect

What's known so far about Thriving Kids for families across Newcastle and the Hunter, and where to get support now.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

What Are "Foundational Supports"?

Foundational supports explained in plain English: what they are, who they're for, and how they fit with the NDIS.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Do I Still Need an Autism Assessment Under Thriving Kids?

Under Thriving Kids, support is needs-based, not diagnosis-based. Here's why an autism assessment still matters.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy

Typical speech and language milestones, gentle signs that support could help, and how a speech pathology assessment works.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Stuttering in Children: What to Know

What stuttering is, how common it is, evidence-based support such as the Lidcombe Program, and when to seek help.

22 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Speech, Language and Early Literacy

How spoken language underpins reading, when reading or spelling difficulties may need a closer look, and how our teams work together.

11 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

How to Get an ADHD Assessment for Your Child in NSW

How to approach an ADHD assessment in NSW: gathering information, the different assessment routes, and how long it can take.

11 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Autism Assessment Cost in Newcastle: What Families Should Know

An honest look at what shapes the cost of an autism assessment, how Medicare rebates depend on the referral, and how the report can help.

11 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

What to Expect from a Parent-Only Intake Session

What happens in a parent-only intake session, why it is held without your child, and how to prepare for it.

11 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

What Does a Developmental Paediatrician Do?

A plain-language guide to what a developmental paediatrician does, when to consider a referral, and what to bring to the first appointment.

8 July 2026 · Dr Robert Parry

Supporting your child through a psychology assessment

A neuroaffirming look at psychology assessments: what to expect, how to prepare, and how to help your child feel understood and supported to be themselves.