Resources about “Behaviour”

Following on from our fact-sheet about preparing for kindergarten, below we continue to explore the questions that most parents explore in regards to deciding if their »

Children often sleep alongside parents or siblings as they are growing up. This practice is termed “co-sleeping”, and typically, it »

Many parents, educators, and mental health professionals are concerned about the amount of time children are spending watching TV or “plugged in” to video games, computers and online activities.

According »

We are proud to introduce our newest innovation – The Quirky Kid Tickets!  Parents have been asking for and we are proud »

Gifted and talented students are those with exceptional abilities and qualities in areas such as academics, culture, leadership, arts, creativity, and sport. Gifted and talented students are found in every »

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are lifelong developmental disabilities characterised by marked difficulties in social interaction, impaired communication, restricted and repetitive interests/behaviours, and sensory sensitivities.

It is called a spectrum disorder »

Recent discussions on education is pointing to the need for re-thinking the way children receive education. Here at the Quirky Kid Clinic we have long advocated on a child-focused approach »

Fighting between siblings, or sibling rivalry,  is a common concern among parents. A certain amount of arguing between children in families is normal, and is one of the ways that »

Social skills is a common concern among parents. Often children can have difficulties in making and keeping friends. They may be left out of games at lunch, not get invited »

Podcast with Child Psychologist Kimberley O’Brien. interview by  ABC Nightlife Radio Presenter, Tony Delroy.