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ADHD Is a Family Story. We Keep Telling Only Half of It.
ABC’s Four Corners aired “Attention Deficit” in April. Norman Swan, UNSW data, a national map of adult ADHD medication use that should unsettle anyone working in this space. The proportion of Australian adults being treated for ADHD has increased more than six-fold since 2017. In some Western Australian postcodes, over… Read More ⇢
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Why Parenting, Not Schooling, Will Shape Who Thrives in the AI Era
Fire changed our tools. AI is changing development. If you are a parent and something feels different, you are not imagining it. Read More ⇢
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How to Build a Successful NDIS Plan for Your Child with Autism
For families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be life-changing. But it can also be overwhelming. Read More ⇢
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Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an NDIS Provider for Your Child
Choosing the right NDIS provider for your child isn’t just about funding or convenience — it’s about finding a team that truly understands your child’s unique brain, emotions, and relationships. Read More ⇢
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The Best NDIS Supports for Families with Kids Who Have Autism (ASD)
Navigating the NDIS as a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be both empowering and overwhelming. Read More ⇢
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Changing Systems Through Relationships: Building Relational Teams in Care Organisations
We help organisations build cultures of safety, reflection, and compassion. Using DDP principles, our training transforms teams from reactive to relational. Read More ⇢
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Healing Begins at Home: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health Through Connection
At Relational Minds, our model of working through parents empowers families to restore calm, confidence, and connection. Read More ⇢
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From Chaos to Connection: How Parent Coaching Builds Family Confidence
For many parents raising children with ADHD or Autism, daily life can feel like a cycle of frustration, guilt, and exhaustion. Read More ⇢
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Hope Restored: When an Autism Assessment Transforms a Family
For many parents, seeking an autism assessment can be one of the most emotionally charged decisions they’ll ever make. Read More ⇢
Meet DoctorBertie
Child Psychiatrist, Paediatrician, and Parent ally. Translating Neurobiology for families and influencing decision makers to build a more hopeful world for children. This is where I write about what I see in the consulting room, what I think about in child mental health, and occasionally, what I notice about life along the way.
