Autism

If your child, teen or loved one is at the very beginning of their journey into identifying potential neurodiversity, it can feel scary or overwhelming. For parents, who are cautious about pushing their child into a diagnosis - it may feel like one step forward in progress, then several steps back. There is alot of different information online which can feel daunting to anyone at the beginning so let's look at Amelia's soft entry approach with a book & set of tabs!

Making connections as a neurodiverse adult can be challenging, especially if you have recently moved to the Gold Coast or don't have many existing connections here. The good new is, real connection is often found in small, intentional groups - heres more about our Book Club.

If you’ve been feeling more emotional, scattered, or just not quite yourself lately - you’re not imagining it. For many neurodivergent women, midlife brings a wave of changes that can feel like your brain has suddenly stopped cooperating.

Are neurodivergent people more likely to identify as LGBTQIA+? Yes. In Australia, about 4.5% of people aged 16+ identify as LGBTQIA+ (that’s over 900,000 people) according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022). Research also shows that autistic people are 3–6 times more likely to identify as transgender compared with their neurotypical peers, and up to 70% of autistic individuals may identify as non-heterosexual in some studies.

We are excited to announce our School Holiday Activities on the Gold Coast 2025 / 2026!

Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, or simply “neurodivergent” in your own way, setting boundaries can feel more complex than it looks. The usual advice often assumes everyone interprets social cues, sensory experiences or personal space in the same way — and for many neurodiverse adults, that’s simply not the case. Here is a snippet taken from our upcoming Neurodiverse Boundaries Workshop on the Gold Coast to get the conversation going.

Neuro-affirming care starts from the belief that neurological differences — such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other neurodivergent profiles — are natural variations in human brains, not disorders that need to be “fixed.” Rather than focusing on changing a person to fit into neurotypical expectations, neuro-affirming care focuses on understanding, acceptance, and supporting individuals to thrive in their own way. At its core, it’s about respect, collaboration, and curi

While anyone can experience burnout, autistic burnout tends to be more severe and longer lasting, and it’s deeply connected to identity, sensory processing, and the cumulative impact of living in a world not designed for autistic needs.

Are you a clinician looking for further resource on how to help neurodivergent children & teens?  The CSS Model was designed as a practical lens to help clinicians, parents and educators understand the hidden demands behind everyday tasks for neurodivergent children and teens. Rather than interpreting their behaviour as "lazy" "defiant" or "avoidance" the CSS model helps us to decode what is really going on across three invisible domains. 

For years, Autism and ADHD were studied almost exclusively through male-centric, childhood behavioural models. But when we listen to neurodivergent women, another story emerges

RSD, or Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, is an incredibly painful—and at times, debilitating—internal experience triggered by a real or perceived criticism or rejection.

Learn the difference between the Diagnosis Report and the NDIS Report and how our Gold Coast clinic provides neuro-affirming ADHD and Autism assessments, therapy, and NDIS support for children, teens, and adults.