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By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services For many adults, receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis can feel like a revelation. It is not…

Continue Reading Who Were You Before You Knew You Were Neurodivergent?

By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Before I was diagnosed with ME/CFS, I was told by well-intentioned people, friends, personal trainers,…

Continue Reading Radical Rest: Why Pushing Through Can Make Chronic Illness Worse

By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services In 2020, everything I thought I knew about success and resilience came undone. After 10…

Continue Reading Redefining Success After Burnout and Chronic Illness 

By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Parenting a child with a PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, formerly known as Pathological Demand…

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By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services No one really prepares you for the kind of grief that comes with chronic illness…

Continue Reading When Grief Looks Like Anger: A reflection for those living with Long Covid or ME/CFS

By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Here’s the deal: being neurodivergent in business is both a blessing and a curse. From…

Continue Reading Unlocking Neurodivergent Potential in Business: Overcoming Invisible Barriers

By Julia Allen for Possibilities Psychological Services Published on Linkedin: 2.05pm AEST, 22/12/2024 1. Understanding Why Holidays Are Challenging for Neurodivergent Individuals Holidays are a…

Continue Reading The Neurospicy Guide to Surviving Christmas (and Other Major Holidays)

By Julia Allen for Possibilities Psychological Services We all know sleep is important, but how many of us actually get the restful slumber we need?…

Continue Reading Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

By Chiu Lau for Possibilities Psychological ServicesPublished for Linkedin: 05/09/2017, Updated: 10.19am AEST, 27/09/2024 Maybe I should stop following NDIS related posts on social media…

Continue Reading Is Your Allied Health Professional A Money Grubber?

By Julia Allen for Possibilities Psychological Services As a neuroaffirming professional, and a person who is lucky enough to have close relationships with many neurodiverse…

Continue Reading “You Can’t Be Autistic, You Have Friends” & Other Myths

By Carol Saldanha for Possibilities Psychological Services Published 12.31pm AEST, 30/07/2024 A look into gender diversity across history and culture While the conversation around gender…

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By Chiu Lau for Possibilities Psychological ServicesPublished for Linkedin: 07/04/2015, Updated: 2.25 pm AEST, 25/07/2024 Parents often ask me for advice on when and how…

Continue Reading Disclosing an autism diagnosis to your young child

By Julia Allen for Possibilities Psychological ServicesPublished 4.47pm AEST, 24/07/2024 Internalised ableism is a tricky concept for a person with a disability. Navigating a world…

Continue Reading Spoonie Survival Guide: Addressing Internalised Ableism