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Psychologist Carmela Pestell speaking on FASD in Perth  July 2018

20 myths about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder debunkedvideo

Awareness of FASD is on the rise, but many parents and health professionals are yet to recognise the symptoms of the disorder, or the scale of the problem. Children from all backgrounds are affected, making this a hidden epidemic behind many behavioural and learning issues. Read the transcript

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Published in: Learning & development, Society
Tags: Alcohol, Behaviour, Child Development, Disability, Learning, Parenting

Focus on your coping skills if you face disappointing results

Five steps to cope with poor Year 12 results

Worse than hoped Year 12 results can be a devastating experience. But there are ways to overcome your disappointment and go on to thrive

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Education, Learning

Parents are worried about a smooth start to school

How the decision to delay school is causing anguish for parents

The incidence of parents delaying the start to school has doubled. Why are they making this choice?

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Children, Development, Educational psychology, Learning, Wellbeing

The importance of speaking to help with reading

How building your child’s spoken word bank can boost their capacity to read

Hearing a word makes reading it later easier, eye-tracking research has shown

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Children, Learning, Parenting

Critical thinking is in high demand among employers

The time is right for critical thinkingvideo

Our fast-changing world will require new responses. Critical thinking will be important to ensure we can navigate the complexities of modern times. But what is it?

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Published in: Learning & development, Work & performance
Tags: Education, Educational psychology, Learning, Performance psychology, Work

ADHD is associated with academich difficulites.

Problems at school:What is the role of ADHD and other factors

Australian psychologists are untangling the many factors that cause academic problems for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: ADHD, Chronic illness, Development, Education, Educational psychology, Learning, Learning difficulties, Treatment and therapies

A growth mindset can affect our health.

How to boost your wellbeing – the benefits of a growth mindset

Insights from positive psychology reveal the factors that can help people be happier and more satisfied.

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Published in: Health, Learning & development
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour change, Cognitive psychology, Emotion, Learning, Mental health, Positive psychology, Wellbeing

The school environment can influence wellbeing

A holistic approach to student wellbeing

Positive education strategies provide Australian students with skills, behaviours and resources to thrive during the school years and beyond.

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Educational psychology, Happiness, Learning, Mental health, Parenting, Positive psychology, Relationships, Stress, Wellbeing

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