Theresa Kidd, PhD

30/10/2025

30/10/2025

It’s been over a year since we last advertised for new team members, a conscious decision to focus on creating stability within our team and refining our systems. We’re now ready and excited to see who’s out there in the psychology world looking for their next opportunity to join our innovative, supportive, and friendly team 🥰

The Kidd Clinic is hiring for 2026!
📍 North Perth & Fremantle, WA
📍 Mentone, VIC

We are looking for experienced, endorsed psychologists with expertise or a strong interest in one or more of the following areas:
▪️ Conducting comprehensive developmental, Autism, ADHD, and psycho-educational assessments
▪️ Providing therapeutic support to Autistic children, adolescents, and their families
▪️ Counselling adults, particularly women, who have received an Autism diagnosis later in life
▪️ Offering neurodivergent couples and relationship counselling
▪️ Supporting Autistic clients experiencing challenges with eating
▪️ Providing clinical supervision and contributing to the development and leadership of a supportive, cohesive and friendly neurodiversity-affirming team

If you are interested, head to www.kiddclinic.com.au/join-us and complete the form at the bottom of the page!

23/09/2025

Having worked in the disability and mental health sectors for over 30 years, I’ve seen huge shifts in how we understand and support Autistic people. Many changes have been positive, others still have a long way to go.

I’ve written about these reflections in my latest blog — if you’re interested, you can read it here: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/blog/therapy-is-changing-dBcei

23/09/2025

Autism is not a disease to be cured or prevented — it’s a neurotype, a way of being in the world.

Yes, being Autistic in a world built for non-Autistic people can come with very real challenges, but those challenges deserve compassion, support, and meaningful change, not blame or fear.

That’s why we strongly reject unfounded and ridiculous claims that fuel stigma and guilt, and positions Autism as something harmful that should be avoided.

Our stance is clear: Autistic people deserve understanding, accessibility, and respect.

We support and celebrate the Autism community - yesterday, today and every day to come.

01/09/2025

Yeji has worked at The Kidd Clinic since we first opened our doors. It is wonderful to see her spread her wings, move over to Melbourne and now offer services at our Highett clinic 🥰

21/07/2025

Such a valuable opportunity for parents, carers, and therapists to start planning for the transition to high school.

Earlier this year, we facilitated an interactive webinar on this topic that was incredibly well attended. It was full of practical ideas, shared not only by our team but also by attendees, highlighting just how much collective wisdom and experience exists in the community.

If you're supporting a young Autistic person (including PDAers) moving from primary to secondary school, this is a great chance to access resources, plan ahead, and connect with others.

The Kidd Clinic

Transition to High School is back!
➡️ Is your child transitioning to high school?
➡️ Are you unsure how to best support them?

With the right preparation, collaboration, and a
neuro-affirming approach, this transition can be navigated in a way that honours the unique needs of Autistic (including PDA) students, and parents report feeling more confident and better equipped for the journey ahead.

"This webinar was fantastic. Content rich and so practical. As an OT and mother of an autistic child, I learnt so much. I'd recommend this for anyone supporting neurodivergent children in their transition to high school, including teachers, therapists and parents." - Parent & OT

Discover more at events.kiddclinic.com.au

10/07/2025

We are passionate about the work we do and work really hard to support our clients and each other. Having time to relax and enjoy each other's company outside of work is such a blessing 🥰.

This years TKC Midwinter Soiree took place in Leederville and it was so fun to bring a huge amount of our team members into one space. We rarely get to gather all at once and we had a great time dancing and chatting together - thanks to Karl and Theresa for putting on a party for us! ✨

09/07/2025

⚫️ Yesterday marked the start of NAIDOC Week, a time to reflect, celebrate, and honour. This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week as we know it. Five decades of acknowledging and uplifting the rich culture, strength, and resistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

🟡 The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” reflects on the courage and wisdom of those who came before, while recognising the powerful momentum carried forward by today’s young First Nations leaders. It is a call to acknowledge and celebrate not only the survival, but the thriving of cultures that have existed on this land for over 65,000 years.

🔴 Whether you're participating in community events, listening to, and amplifying First Nations voices, or beginning your journey of learning, NAIDOC Week is a chance for all of us to engage with new understandings, and ever-evolving education led by First Nations people.

You can access a range of educational resources, including the Supporting NAIDOC Toolkit, at:
naidoc.org.au/resources/educational

09/07/2025

✨ We had so much fun at our first TKC PJ Party! We did crafts, played games, got glammed up, snuggled up and watched a movie and left with some wonderful new friends. We can’t wait for our next party next week! ✨

09/07/2025

💭 We would love the opportunity to receive anonymous feedback and perspectives from adults who identify with the Pathological Demand Avoidance profile regarding their experiences in therapy.

☑️ The survey has 10 questions, but you are not required to answer all of them. There is a combination of checkboxes, and room for you to share any additional thoughts.

🕐 It usually only takes a few minutes to complete.

Should you decide to take part, you can find it at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNUycW49gDASDarKveStPtysKYsZGu9VplSXpz6G-8xm_h4w/viewform