Sprout Psychology Melbourne

Sprout Psychology Melbourne Bilingual Educational & Developmental Psychology Practice, special interest (SpIn) in Neurodiversity

📣 Starting Today! We’re fundraising for the amazing (YLB), a proud autistic-led charity, dedicated to supporting autist...
06/05/2025

📣 Starting Today! We’re fundraising for the amazing (YLB), a proud autistic-led charity, dedicated to supporting autistic girls, wives, and moms. This special initiative was inspired by my own mother, a proud educator with good heart and offering. The initiative is supported by our creative staff, and talented admin team at
Every contribution makes a difference. Let's support this wonderful cause together! Don’t forget to get tickets to YLB’s conference in less than a month’s time: https://ylb2025.vfairs.com
For the fundraiser, you could visit us at:
📍 369 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125
📍 L1, 169 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Let’s rally together for a fantastic cause!

✨ Our team at Sprout Psychology Melbourne is always learning and growing 🌱Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a fa...
05/05/2025

✨ Our team at Sprout Psychology Melbourne is always learning and growing 🌱

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic Professional Development workshop led by the wonderful May Lee and Christie Leong from Hope Kids OT.
We gained so much insight into the crucial role of Occupational Therapy, especially in understanding sensory integration and explored the ways we can collaborate even more effectively. Understanding the expertise of different disciplines, like Occupational Therapy and their insights into sensory processing, is key to providing well-rounded care for the children and families we serve. Huge thanks to Hope Kids OT for sharing their expertise with us!

We're celebrating a major milestone - the opening of our Hawthorn clinic. Alignment, client support, and teamwork have ...
02/05/2025

We're celebrating a major milestone - the opening of our Hawthorn clinic. Alignment, client support, and teamwork have been key. Seeing our team tonight brings pride and gratitude. This celebration is a powerful reminder of our strength as a unified team. Although we've faced unexpected challenges, our team’s dedication and resilience inspire me to continue.

Understanding Autistic BurnoutThis is something deeply personal and often invisible. For many autistic people, there’s a...
14/04/2025

Understanding Autistic Burnout

This is something deeply personal and often invisible.

For many autistic people, there’s an overwhelming pressure to do everything — support family, juggle studies and work, mentor others, maintain relationships — all while masking or pushing through discomfort just to get through the day.

Over time, this chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and sensory overload can lead to autistic burnout.

Autistic burnout isn’t just “feeling tired.”
It can look like:
• Losing skills you once had ❌
• Struggling to speak or communicate 🗣️
• Feeling numb or disconnected from yourself 🫥
• A deep, persistent exhaustion that doesn’t go away with rest 🛌

And it’s not something we bounce back from easily.
Not in a day, not in a week — and for some of us, not even in months or years.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
You’re not broken.
And you deserve support, not shame.

Let’s talk about autistic burnout.
Let’s give it the space and recognition it deserves.



You matter. You always have.

⸻

了解自闭症倦怠

这是一件非常容易被忽视的情况，大概和它的私密度有直接关联。

对很多自閉症的人来说，生活充满压力：支撐家庭、同时学习和工作、指导員工和学生、处理复杂的人际关系……而这一切往往是在压抑自我、强迫自己适应环境中完成的。

长期的情绪消耗、压力和感官过载，会导致自闭症倦怠（Autistic Burnout）。

它不是简单的“累了”。
它可能表现为：
• 失去原本掌握的技能 ❌
• 沟通困难甚至无法开口 🗨️
• 对自己和周围世界感到麻木与疏离 🫥
• 一种深层的、挥之不去的疲惫感，即使休息也无法缓解 💤

这不是休息一晚或一周就能恢复的状态。
对有些人来说，甚至可能需要几个月，几年，或更久。

如果你有过类似的经历，请记住：
你并不孤单。
你不是问题的根源。
你值得被理解与支持。

让我们开始更多关于自闭症倦怠的对话，
为它争取应有的关注与尊重。

#自闭症理解 #自闭症接纳
#自闭症倦怠 #自闭症资源
#神经多样性 #心理健康意识
#休息是抵抗的一种方式

🥄 What are “spoons” and why do they matter?Our psychologists, Jolene Chia and Esther Chan, break down the Spoon Theory.T...
09/04/2025

🥄 What are “spoons” and why do they matter?

Our psychologists, Jolene Chia and Esther Chan, break down the Spoon Theory.

Translating terms like “autistic” and “neurotypical” into Chinese presented unique challenges, but we’ve done our best to convey the meaning accurately.

🌱 If you’ve ever heard a neurodivergent person say they’re “out of spoons,” that something “takes more spoons,” or “I don’t have the spoons for that,” it’s vital to understand this isn’t about will or preference.

💁🏻‍♀️ For neurodivergent individuals, “spoons” symbolize their limited energy and mental capacity. While they may strategically avoid energy-intensive tasks, the daily expenditure of these spoons is often non-negotiable.

🧚🏻‍♀️ Join us this month as we delve deeper into






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对于自閉症者来说，“勺子”象征着他们有限的能量和精神能力。

虽然他们可能会有策略地避免消耗能量的任务，但每天这些勺子的消耗往往是不可避免的。

本月加入我们，了解更多更新的自閉症資訊

#自闭症理解
#自闭症接纳
#自闭症资源

Reframing “Autism Awareness” Day to reflect our ongoing commitment to understanding, acceptance, and support. Our values...
01/04/2025

Reframing “Autism Awareness” Day to reflect our ongoing commitment to understanding, acceptance, and support. Our values guide us in helping clients, families, and the community learn and grow through consistent, compassionate support for autism every day, not just in April. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. Let’s keep the conversation going—because understanding and acceptance don’t pause after April.

🎉 We are excited to announce that our Hawthorn Clinic is NOW OPEN! 🥳🙌Come visit us at L1/169 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC ...
23/02/2025

🎉 We are excited to announce that our Hawthorn Clinic is NOW OPEN! 🥳🙌

Come visit us at L1/169 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC – we can’t wait to welcome you into our beautiful new space!

Our clinic features:
✨ 7 spacious consulting rooms (5 with perfect views of the moving train tracks 🚂)
✨ 2 dedicated assessment rooms
✨ A large, welcoming waiting area
✨ A fully equipped staff room
✨ Renovated by a renowned builder, with dimmable lights and high-standard acoustic control systems

More photos to come in coming days as we settle in.

Today, we bid farewell to Jane. We’ve shared many practicing years together, from your placement to a close to complete ...
15/12/2024

Today, we bid farewell to Jane.

We’ve shared many practicing years together, from your placement to a close to complete registrar program. Our journey has been truly special 🍀. You’ve always shone brightly, even in challenging times 🌟 . While something unique has brought us together, I look forward to staying in touch and catching up from time to time, despite this brief departure. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

Cheers to another fantastic year with our incredible team! 🎉 In this photo, it may seem like we’re outgrowing our Burwoo...
15/12/2024

Cheers to another fantastic year with our incredible team! 🎉 In this photo, it may seem like we’re outgrowing our Burwood HQ, and guess what? It’s true! 🤓 So, what’s next for us?

🪴Stay tuned, as we have some exciting news coming your way for our network and clients.🪴

Wishing everyone a warm and “cozy” Aussie Christmas filled with joy and laughter with your loved ones. 🌟🎄

It was an absolute privilege to host Dr. Hannah from Melbourne Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, who shared inv...
24/11/2024

It was an absolute privilege to host Dr. Hannah from Melbourne Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, who shared invaluable insights into pharmacological intervention and best-practice collaboration in paediatric care.

Dr. Hannah’s expertise has deepened our understanding and inspired new approaches to strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork, ensuring we continue to deliver impactful and effective care. Supporting children and their families is at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to driving meaningful change alongside those with the biggest hearts—our dedicated colleagues and referrers.

Together, we will keep striving to maximise the positive impact we make in the lives of those we serve.

Sprout Psychology Celebrating 5 Years! We thank our clients and referrers for your continued trust and support in our se...
13/11/2024

Sprout Psychology Celebrating 5 Years!
We thank our clients and referrers for your continued trust and support in our services. We look forward to supporting many more families and individuals, embracing neurodiversity and cultural diversity for years to come.

🌟 Introducing Lauren, our psychologist at Sprout Psychology. Lauren is ready to support your mental health journey and c...
16/04/2024

🌟 Introducing Lauren, our psychologist at Sprout Psychology. Lauren is ready to support your mental health journey and currently has availability for new clients. For inquiries or to schedule an appointment, please call 03 8686 8317. 📞

Stay tuned for more introductions to our incredible team in the following days!

Address

369 Burwood Highway
Burwood, VIC
3125

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+61386868317

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