Psychology involves the study of people’s minds and behaviour. Psychologists attempt to understand how people think, how they feel and how their behaviours are related to their thoughts and feelings.
At APSuccess, our psychologists will also focus on age specific concerns, such as:
- Developing social skills
- Developing play skills
- Developing communication skills
- Supporting emotional regulation
- Developing relationships with peers
- Managing symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Building self-esteem
- Improving concentration / inattentiveness
- Developing positive learning habits
- Providing behaviour management (see more on Behaviour Support)
- Developing self-care skills
At APSuccess, our psychologist will also focus on age specific concerns, such as:
| Primary School Children | Adolescents | Young Adults |
|---|---|---|
|
✓ School readiness for kindergarten, ✓ Transition from preschool to school |
✓ Peer pressure |
✓ Life skills for independency ✓ Developing goals for life after school ✓ Work preparation ✓ Developing interests ✓ Dating |
Our psychologists can also support a variety of presentations including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Emotion Regulation/anger management
- Developmental Delays
- Specific Learning Disorders
- Social Skills Training
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- OCD
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
- Sleep problems
- Giftedness
- Bullying and Teasing
- Children with Trauma backgrounds
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Grief and Loss
Our psychologists can also provide diagnostic assessments. For more information, please see the diagnostic assessments section.