by cairnsfamilyther | Sep 16, 2025 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, NDIS, Parent Education, Specific learning difficulties, Uncategorized
A Cognitive Assessment using instruments like the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) or the WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition) is a crucial part of investigating Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs). These...
by cairnsfamilyther | Jun 5, 2025 | Assessments, NDIS, Uncategorized
What Is a Psychological or Psychosocial Functional Capacity Assessment? A psychosocial FCA is a structured evaluation of how a person’s mental health condition or psychosocial disability impacts their ability to perform daily activities. Unlike generic assessments, it...
by cairnsfamilyther | Jun 5, 2025 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, NDIS, Uncategorized
Cairns Psychological Assessment The Importance of Quality Assessments for ADHD and Autism In today’s world, awareness and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have grown...
by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 21, 2024 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, Behaviour Support, NDIS, Uncategorized
I have been told we cannot use the NDIS funds for Psychological support under therapeutic supports – is this correct? No it is not correct. Some participants are reporting that they must go to a GP and get a Mental Health Care plan and use this first for...
by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 16, 2024 | Counselling, Uncategorized
Cairns Family Therapy offers treatment to injured workers with Psychologist’s for WorkCover Queensland. We offer evidence-based psychological services like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). These approaches have shown efficacy in treating various mental...
by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 14, 2024 | ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Assessments, Behaviour Support, NDIS, Uncategorized
Did you know that children with strong executive functioning skills are better equipped to regulate their emotions manage their time, stay organized, and make sound decisions?Children with poor executive functioning skills are more likely to exhibit frequent uncontrolle...
