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ADHD support

We help children with attention, activity and impulse differences thrive at home and school, building on their energy, creativity and strengths.

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  • Support from Psychology & Occupational Therapy
  • Assessments available
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Understanding ADHD

ADHD describes differences in attention, activity levels and impulse control. Children with ADHD often bring real strengths too: energy, creativity, curiosity and the ability to hyperfocus on things they love.

The everyday challenges tend to show up around sustained attention, organisation and regulating big feelings or impulses. With the right strategies and a supportive environment, children can play to their strengths and feel more in control.

We focus on practical strategies that fit your family and your child’s classroom, rather than trying to make your child sit still and stay quiet.

Strengths first

Strengths we often see

Every child is unique. These are some of the strengths we regularly see and love to build on.

Many children with ADHD have loads of energy and enthusiasm

Many are creative, imaginative and full of ideas

Many are curious and love exploring new things

Many can focus deeply on activities they find interesting

Many are spontaneous, fun and quick to have a go

Many are warm, kind-hearted and sensitive to others’ feelings

What you might notice

Signs you might notice

Every child is different. This is a general guide, not a diagnosis.

  • Difficulty sustaining attention on less-preferred tasks
  • High energy, restlessness or a need to move
  • Acting before thinking, or finding it hard to wait
  • Challenges with organisation, routines and transitions
  • Strong focus on things they’re interested in (hyperfocus)
  • Big, fast-changing emotions that can be hard to regulate
Trust your instincts

When to reach out

If attention, activity or big feelings are making everyday life harder for your child (at home, at kinder or at school), it may be worth reaching out. You don’t need a diagnosis to get support. We can start with practical strategies now, and talk with you about an ADHD assessment if you’d like a clearer picture.

Trust your instincts. If you or your child’s teacher have noticed ongoing challenges, getting support early can help your child feel more confident and understood, and help your family find routines that work.

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How Scribble helps

A team around your child

Depending on what your child needs, one or more of our disciplines can help, and they talk to each other.

Psychology

  • ADHD assessment for a clearer understanding
  • Emotional regulation and confidence
  • Strategies for attention, planning and everyday routines
About psychology

Occupational Therapy

  • Organisation, routines and getting-ready sequences
  • Movement and sensory needs built into the day
  • Participation at school and in daily activities
About occupational therapy

Assessments

We offer ADHD assessments as part of our psychology service. An assessment usually includes talking with you, gathering information from home and school, and observing your child. We’ll walk you through what’s involved before we start.

About assessments
Who you'll work with

The team who support ADHD

Warm, experienced clinicians who love working with kids.

  • Bruna, Occupational Therapist – Supervisor
    BrunaOccupational Therapist – Supervisor
  • Jasmyn, Occupational Therapist – Supervisor
    JasmynOccupational Therapist – Supervisor
  • Elisabeth, Occupational Therapist – Supervisor
    ElisabethOccupational Therapist – Supervisor
  • Carlo, Occupational Therapist
    CarloOccupational Therapist
  • Florence, Occupational Therapist
    FlorenceOccupational Therapist
  • Amani, Occupational Therapist
    AmaniOccupational Therapist
  • Mei, Occupational Therapist
    MeiOccupational Therapist
  • Jorja, Occupational Therapist
    JorjaOccupational Therapist
  • Madeline, Occupational Therapist
    MadelineOccupational Therapist
  • Portia, Occupational Therapist
    PortiaOccupational Therapist
  • Patricia, Occupational Therapist
    PatriciaOccupational Therapist
  • Yuki, Occupational Therapist
    YukiOccupational Therapist
  • Tilly, Occupational Therapist
    TillyOccupational Therapist
  • Madison, Occupational Therapist
    MadisonOccupational Therapist
  • LauraOccupational Therapist
  • Steven, Psychologist
    StevenPsychologist
  • Sarah, Psychologist
    SarahPsychologist
  • Chloe, Psychologist
    ChloePsychologist
  • GeniePsychologist
Meet the whole team
Getting started

What support looks like at Scribble

  1. 1

    Understanding your child

    We listen to your observations, learn about your child’s strengths and interests, and look at where things feel hardest: at home, kinder or school.

  2. 2

    Practical, shared goals

    We set goals together, such as smoother mornings, managing big feelings or getting started on schoolwork.

  3. 3

    Strategies that fit your child

    Psychology and occupational therapy sessions build skills for regulation, organisation and confidence, with movement and play built in.

  4. 4

    Support at home and school

    We share strategies with you and your child’s educators, review progress regularly and adjust support as your child grows.

Clearing things up

Common myths about ADHD

There’s a lot of information out there. Here are a few things families often ask us about.

  • Myth

    ADHD is caused by bad parenting.

    ADHD is not caused by parenting. It relates to differences in how the brain develops. Parents can, though, play a big part in helping their child thrive.

  • Myth

    Children with ADHD just need to try harder.

    Children with ADHD are often trying very hard. Their brains work differently with attention and impulses, so the right strategies and support make more difference than effort alone.

  • Myth

    Children with ADHD can’t concentrate on anything.

    Many children with ADHD can focus intensely on things they enjoy. The challenge is usually with tasks that feel less interesting or have lots of steps.

  • Myth

    Only boys have ADHD, and it always looks like hyperactivity.

    ADHD can affect children of any gender. Some children are very active, while others seem quiet, dreamy or easily distracted, which can be easier to miss.

At kinder & school

Working with educators

  • With your permission, we can share practical strategies with teachers, such as visual checklists, short instructions and movement breaks
  • Where your child has an assessment, we can gather information from kinder or school and share recommendations with educators
  • We can suggest classroom adjustments that help your child focus and feel successful
  • We can help build consistent routines and language between home and school
How we work in schools
At home

Things that can help at home

Small, everyday ideas you can try. Your therapist will tailor these to your child.

  1. Break instructions into one or two steps at a time

  2. Build in movement breaks between focused tasks

  3. Use visual timers and checklists for routines

  4. Notice and name effort, not just results

ADHD: common questions

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Where we work

ADHD support across Melbourne

At our four clinics, or at your child’s school, kinder, home or online.

Four Melbourne clinics

Support at our clinics in Melbourne’s west and north. Bright, welcoming spaces designed for play.

Related

Related areas we support

  • Thomas, Speech Pathologist – Supervisor
  • Jessica, Speech Pathologist
  • Anna, Speech Pathologist
  • Diana, Admin
  • Bruna, Occupational Therapist – Supervisor
  • Amani, Occupational Therapist

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