Entelechy Therapy in Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia | Psychologist

Entelechy Therapy

Locality: Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9481 1944

Address: 199 Queens Parade Clifton Hill, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.entelechytherapy.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Below is a link for a parenting program. The program is evidence based and free online.

25.01.2022 This link provides an explanation as to why children, adolescents and adults may chew on objects such as their collars, fingers and other non edible objects. This is a common problem that children with an autism spectrum disorder and anxiety symptoms may display.

25.01.2022 Kids Helpline is now on Facebook, providing helpful information about issues concerning children and adolescents

25.01.2022 Article in Amaze eSpectrum regarding autism and video games

24.01.2022 Meet our therapist: Dr Sophie Banfield Sophie established Entelechy Therapy in 2011 and is proud to have created a space where a range of independent child and adolescent specialist can offer support for families. Sophie is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with children, adolescents and young adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression and selective mutism. Please see Sophie’s profile for more details about the support services she offers.

23.01.2022 Questions to ask when choosing a mainstream school

22.01.2022 Please see below a link to a transition to high school forum being run by Amaze.

22.01.2022 Here are the Aspergers Victoria upcoming groups for May for teenagers and adults

21.01.2022 Amaze (www.amaze.org.au) have some wonderful resources to support understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Below is a link to a poster that clearly illustrates the core challenges that individuals with ASD face.

20.01.2022 New Blog: As a parent, it’s important to understand how your presence in your child’s life has a lasting impact on their early and ongoing development and behaviour. Read our latest blog.

19.01.2022 Click on the link below which is a conversation regarding genetics and autism - very informative.

17.01.2022 Get to know our clinicians at Entelechy Therapy! Ivan Mathieson is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and parents. Ivan has been working at Entelechy Therapy for over 5 years and has special interest in treating young people experiencing Tourette and Tic disorders and the challenges of managing anxiety.

15.01.2022 Please find a link to your recent blog. It discusses parent self care particular in the early months after the birth of a new child.

15.01.2022 Please see our welcome social story which we made to help families when first visiting Entelechy Therapy.

12.01.2022 Aspergers Victoria has groups running in March for Women with ASD, an Older Adult Group for those aged 35 years and over, and a Carers Group.

10.01.2022 ASD and Employment Forum

10.01.2022 Beyond Blue has an excellent article about the warning signs of suicide. It provides information about subtle signs and how to learn to identify them. Beyond Blue provides strategies to help you raise your concerns with the person who you are worried about and highlight that you don’t have to be an expert to make a difference.

09.01.2022 I have recently had a number of clients asking How do I applying for the NDIS for my child. The link below has information about working out if you are eligible for the program and how to obtain a NDIS access request.

09.01.2022 See our new blog on how to teach your child about social rewards and consequences.

08.01.2022 Check out 'Social Thinking' and autism: an interview with Michelle Garcia Winner from National Autistic Society. Michelle Garcia Winner speaks about social thinking and use of social behaviour maps for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

08.01.2022 Some tips on how to build resilience in your child.

07.01.2022 Get to know our clinicians at Entelechy Therapy! Andrea Wright, Psychologist and Clinical Registrar, has just joined our team. Have a look at Andrea’s professional profile.

06.01.2022 Low sensory sessions coming soon to Kew Toy Library Starting in on 1 March Kew Toy Library will be holding low sensory sessions on Fridays from 1 2pm. If you, or your child, are a little overwhelmed attending the toy library during standard hours, these sessions may be for you. The Kew Toy Library have made a few changes to the library during these sessions including reducing sound and lighting levels and reducing the number of members we assist.... Bookings for these sessions are needed, email Ayse at [email protected]. Each family will be allocated 15 minutes to ask Ayse any questions on the suitability of toys for your child and to borrow the toys.

05.01.2022 Successful transitioning from high school into adult life.

04.01.2022 The link below has some educational videos that demonstrate the interaction and communication differences between neurotypical and ASD toddlers. It demonstrates early signs of autism that can Ben observed in developing toddlers.

04.01.2022 Here is a documentary about he often unheard stories of fathers and autism

04.01.2022 Beyondblue has informative web page addressing anxiety, signs and treatment options available.

04.01.2022 A study on screen time ...

04.01.2022 Here is a fact sheet from Headspace providing tips for maintaining good mental health.

04.01.2022 Here are some basic tips on helping your kids if they are anxious about school. If your child misses school because of anxiety, we suggest you speak to their teacher and seek the help of a professional.

03.01.2022 This is a simple, but great article, that helps us parents understand why our kids often don’t do what we hope them to do. The difficulties mentioned are typically more significant in kids with ADHD, Autism and even anxiety. http://www.abc.net.au//how-to-solve-three-of-the-/10122474

03.01.2022 Check out Autism and bullying: an interview with Dr Emily Lovegrove from National Autistic Society.

01.01.2022 New resource from Amaze to assist in the development of Individualised Learning Plans at school for children with ASD.