Amanda Abel

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As a paediatric psychologist, mum, registered SOS feeding therapist and founder of Northern & Hawthorn Centre for Child Development my mission is for parents to enjoy the journey!

14/04/2025

We are ready to welcome new team members to our NCCD family! If you are (or know of!) a great psychologist who LOVES working with children, adolescents and their families please get in touch. Bonus points for a positive attitude and team-player approach 😜

31/03/2025

Can’t wait to get stuck into some assessments in Wollongong soon! There are a couple of appointments left so please contact the practice on 0390798043 or admin@centreforchilddevelopment.com if you’d like to book your child in 🤩

19/12/2024

Stuart Place and I went to school together and now he’s cycling to ‘the moon and back’ to raise funds for life saving treatment for his son and other children with a rare genetic condition. If you are in a position to, please support the cause!

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15/12/2024

☀️ School holidays aren’t stress-free for every child; for some, they bring the weight of transitions and new uncertainties. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore these feelings, plan ahead, and celebrate each unique step forward. From regular sessions to telehealth, let’s make this break one of growth and readiness!

08/12/2024

It’s all about momentum! 🏔 Just as we reach glimpses of personal progress, children do too—often during their therapy sessions. By staying committed during the holidays, we can work together to keep skills fresh and goals in reach. Therapy shouldn’t feel endless but purposeful.

05/12/2024

If your littlie struggles with deep breathing - an essential skill for calming the nervous system and getting back to a state of calm, try having cotton wool ball races! Use straws if you like, or just blow directly on the cotton wool balls and watch as they move to the finish line!

04/12/2024

💬 Holidays often mean big transitions are around the corner—new grades, new friends, new routines. This can stir up excitement…and anxiety. Continuing therapy during the break can help keep those transitions in focus and prepare your child to step into the new year with confidence.

03/12/2024

It's always busy this time of year in the practice, but there is ALWAYS time for a laugh...

28/11/2024

No pressure...

26/11/2024

Parents often ask whether it is worth going ahead with assessing their child for ADHD or autism, and if so, when is the best time. Our answer is always unequivocally ASAP. The earlier a child is diagnosed, the sooner parents, teachers, therapists etc. are able to support their specific needs. This can also help avoid self-esteem problems when a child starts to notice that they're struggling with certain aspects of school or life that their peers are sailing through. If you have questions, your GP or paediatrician are a great starting point, but you can also speak to allied health professionals such as a psychologist, speech pathologist or OT if you feel your concerns are not being heard. This can allow you to work through your concerns in more detail and develop a plan for moving forward - regardless of whether assessment is the recommended pathway.

24/11/2024

We LOVE a relaxation script and one that involves tensing and relaxing muscles is great for teaching kids the physiological difference between being stressed and relaxed. Always practise relaxation outside of a stressful situation so the skills can be developed without a negative association...

20/11/2024

💡 Skill-building doesn’t stop when school does! Holidays give your child a chance to work on and reinforce what they’ve learned in therapy without the extra load of homework and busy routines. Maintaining therapy during this period could be the difference between holding onto progress or starting fresh next year.

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Hawthorn East, VIC

Website

http://amandaabel.com.au/

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Hi, I’m Amanda Abel - a paediatric psychologist, mum, registered SOS feeding therapist, and founder of Northern Centre for Child Development (NCCD) and Hawthorn Centre for Child Development (HCCD) – multidisciplinary paediatric practices in Melbourne. AND my latest venture is to provide my services from Beechworth Surgery in North-East Victoria.

Clinically, and as you’ll see in my online courses and individual consults, I draw on my own experiences of being a parent along with my extensive training and well-honed skill set to get families thriving. Having worked with families for almost two decades, as a psychologist for the past 12 years in a variety of settings, and a valued board member of the Autism Behavioural Intervention Association, I love building the confidence of the adults in the lives of children so that they can connect meaningfully, help them reach their full potential, and live a life that reflects their values.

Appearing on Channel 7 and 9 News and regularly featuring in print media, I also contributed to Finch Publishing’s “Working Mums” book, where I shared my insights about juggling a business and parenting. So, to the busy parents out there – I get you! Its hard!

Working directly and indirectly with hundreds of clients each year (and leading my team of psychologists in my paediatric practices in Melbourne) my mission is for parents to enjoy the journey - to make the often challenging and overwhelming job of being a parent something that can be appreciated in the moment - even if those moments are fleeting at times!