Perception Psychology Mackay

27/02/2026

Teachers and school staff can support students with anxiety to regulate and reach their potential. Regulation has to come first, then learning.

25/02/2026

Anxiety is increasingly common and impacts kids learning and classroom engagement. However, anxiety isn't always recognised and supported. It often shows up as school refusal, acting out, defiance, or, over-compliance and perfectionism.

22/02/2026

This collection of resources also includes Teacher Guides outlining helpful accommodations and supports for students in the classroom. This Teacher Guide looks at supports for students with Dyslexia and Low Working Memory.

22/02/2026

Time blindness in adult ADHD is the inability to sense how much time has passed and estimate the time needed to get something done. It isn’t an official diagnosis, but it can significantly impact your daily life. Time blindness changes how you prioritize tasks, allocate time, and manage your schedule.

An example of time blindness for an ADHDer is underestimating the time needed to get ready for an appointment, causing you to turn up late. For a non-ADHDer, it’s easier to estimate the amount of time needed to prep and be on time.

Time blindness is a legitimate issue for people with ADHD. It’s not the intentional act of disregarding time or disrespecting someone else’s time. (ADDA ❤️)

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21/02/2026

Students with learning disorders, cognitive processing differences, or neurodevelopmental differences in thinking can struggle in the classroom. Understanding of how these differences show up in the classroom can improve the student's engagement , self-esteem, and learning outcomes.
This is the first info/handout in our collection of resources for parents and teachers aimed to improve understanding and support for these students in the classroom.

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

Even though OCD and autism are distinct conditions, they can co-occur. Research suggests that up to 17% of autistic people also have OCD, much higher than in the general population. However, having one condition doesn’t automatically mean you have the other. Each condition comes with its own challenges, and when they overlap, the experience can be unique from having just OCD or just autism.

For example, someone with both OCD and autism might struggle with intense routines but feel unsure whether it comes from a need to relieve anxiety (OCD) or a strong preference for sameness and predictability (autism).

According to April Kilduff, LCPC, LMHC, LPCC, LPC, an autistic NOCD therapist, not all repetitive behaviors are compulsions. “For autistic individuals, routines and repetitive actions can be comforting, not distressing,” she explains. “The key is understanding whether a behavior is done to relieve anxiety (OCD) or as a form of self-regulation (autism). That distinction matters when creating a treatment plan.”

For children with both OCD and autism, this distinction can be even harder to spot. Parents may need professional guidance to differentiate between behaviors driven by anxiety and those that are simply part of their child’s neurodivergent way of engaging with the world. ( ❤️)

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

If you know a year 7 who wants to tell people about their diagnosis, but doesn't have the words, the year 7 & 8 script book has support and sentence starters to help them out.

🌐See the full Script Book here, at https://icannetwork.education/neurodivergent-student-script-book/

These resources are part of the Victorian Government's expansion of I CAN to all Victorian government schools in support of the Victorian Autism Education Strategy.

08/12/2025

https://reframingautism.org.au/the-link-between-hypermobility-and-autism-symptoms-and-strategies-for-pain-management/
The Link Between Hypermobility and Autism: Symptoms and Strategies for Pain Management

Hypermobility is a condition that affects many Autistic people. It is characterised by overly flexible joints and muscles that may lead to chronic pain. Those with hypermobility are at risk of suffering from joint and muscle instability, fatigue and poor posture.

08/12/2025

https://www.thepathway2success.com/strategies-for-oppositional-kids/

Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner