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When Young Children Experience Grief and Loss
Grief in young children can be hard to recognise. While adults might cry, talk, or withdraw, children often show grief in more indirect ways, becoming clingy, acting out, regressing in behaviour (like bedwetting or separation anxiety), or asking the same questions again and again. They may dip in and out of sadness quickly, playing one moment and crying the next. This does not mean the loss has not touched them deeply, it simply reflects how children process emotions in short
Casey Rosengarten
3 days ago2 min read


Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and the Myth of Quick Recovery – The Long-Term Impacts and Returning to Work
A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a disruption of normal brain function resulting from an external force or impact to the head. They can produce a range of cognitive, physical, and emotional symptoms, including headaches, confusion, dizziness, and memory disturbance. Neuropsychologists often meet individuals who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The word “mild” can be misleading as people often take it to imply that recovery will be swift and comple
Olivia Chan
Nov 253 min read


How do you know if you have ADHD?
At Cognitive Assessments Australia, we often encounter individuals who are grappling with questions about their cognitive and behavioural...

Kerrin Danswan
Oct 92 min read


The Benefits of Psychological Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Psychological treatment for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can present with unique challenges, but evidence-based...

Kerrin Danswan
Sep 92 min read


Supporting Young People with Emotional Dysregulation
Parenting a child who struggles with big emotions can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself walking on eggshells, unsure of what will...
Casey Rosengarten
Sep 32 min read
Differentiating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Fronto-Temporal Dementia through Cognitive and Behavioural Profiles
Neuropsychologists are often involved in the process of clarifying dementia diagnoses. While "dementia" is often used as though it refers...
Olivia Chan
Aug 253 min read


Autism Assessments: A Pathway to Understanding and Support
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals in various ways, influencing how they...

Kerrin Danswan
Jul 162 min read


Telehealth Assessments
In recent years, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare has rapidly transformed. Among the most notable changes has been...

Kerrin Danswan
May 122 min read


Digital Delight or Despair – Smartphones, Social Media, and our Mental Health
The wonders of the internet—catching up with long lost friends on Facebook, attending your third cousin’s wedding during COVID-19 from a...
Michelle Robertson and Olivia Chan
May 125 min read


Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of a Cognitive Assessment
In today's rapidly evolving world, our cognitive abilities play a crucial role in how we navigate through life's challenges, make...

Kerrin Danswan
Jan 232 min read


Understanding Burnout
Understanding Burnout In today's fast-paced world, demands seem to endlessly pile up and burnout has become an increasingly prevalent...

Kerrin Danswan
Jan 232 min read


Autism in Females: The subtle art of camouflage
When most people think about autism, they often picture a socially withdrawn male, deeply immersed in specific, niche interests. This...

Kerrin Danswan
Jan 232 min read
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