<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Thriving Young Minds Clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neuroaffirming psychologist in Bondi Junction providing therapy, ADHD and autism assessments for children, teens and adults.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungmindsclinic.com.au/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:44:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation, and Rejection Sensitivity: Why Some Children Feel Everything So Deeply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and teachers regularly find themselves trying to make sense of emotional reactions that feel out of proportion to what just happened. In the classroom, this could look like a simple correction or redirection. On the playground, a disagreement on what game to play, or a task that doesn’t go as expected, can quickly escalate into distress, shutdown, or refusal. For children with ADHD, these responses are not random or attention-seeking. They reflect how their brain processes emotion in...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/adhd-emotional-dysregulation-and-rejection-sensitivity-why-some-children-feel-everything-so-deepl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ec0ea8b502c05c43b4f9fb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:17:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_ccfc307d946d41c5b88630a01502ead5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Neuroscience of Self-Compassion: Why Being Kinder to Yourself Actually Rewires Your Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people come into therapy believing that being hard on themselves will help them improve. It shows up in subtle but consistent ways; pushing through exhaustion, replaying mistakes, comparing themselves to others, or feeling like they “should be doing better.” This is especially common in those struggling with anxiety, motivation, or negative self-talk. On the surface, it makes sense. If we apply more pressure, we’ll get better results. From a neuroscience perspective, this is where things...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/the-neuroscience-of-self-compassion-why-being-kinder-to-yourself-actually-rewires-your-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bde7fa401a0b244d00bc75</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:48:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_fb9b64c5bd1842b49e0e2ab5bd7b48b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD and Autism in Motherhood: Why So Many Women Are Only Diagnosed After Having Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[(ADHD and autism in motherhood explained) Last year I wrote about autistic motherhood and late identification — how many women move through life “holding it together” until parenting shifts something. ( Read Here) Now, new data from Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE, 2026) confirms this is more than a pattern observed in the therapy spaces, it is a significant statistic that warrants more support and screening during the perinatal period. 62.2% of neurodivergent individuals didn’t know...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/adhd-and-autism-in-motherhood-why-so-many-women-are-only-diagnosed-after-having-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1e1e18f0e652aaa2d0b31</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:17:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_11d895e08fba4250bc9fd7398949838a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When ADHD in Girls Looks Like Anxiety ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the quiet presentation that often gets missed There’s a version of ADHD that doesn’t disrupt the classroom, doesn’t draw attention, and doesn’t fit the stereotype many of us still carry. It’s the girl who is trying very hard to get it right. She’s not bouncing off the walls. She’s holding it together. And often, what we do  see… is anxiety. The misunderstanding ADHD in girls is frequently overlooked because it doesn’t always present as externalised behaviour. Instead of...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/when-adhd-in-girls-looks-like-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1cf24e209a0902843e5a5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:43:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_97a5903cd6e74535939d96a1fdfb6fc5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Anxiety Shows Up in the Body First ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical symptoms of anxiety in children A common conversation I have with parents and teachers often starts like this: “They keep saying their tummy hurts, but there’s nothing wrong.” “She feels sick every morning before school.” At first, it makes sense to look for a physical cause. But over time, patterns often emerge and these body sensations tend to show up at certain times, in certain places, or around specific expectations. This is often where we begin to consider anxiety in children...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/when-worry-shows-up-in-the-body-first-understanding-anxiety-in-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bcae82c6c9669173c9f92a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_61c74e5114904b72ba6321fdaecc20e3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_984,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than an assessment, not just a 'label'. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The importance of neuroaffirming narrative based Autism and ADHD assessments. People often ask why I focus so strongly on neuroaffirming autism and ADHD assessments. My answer is typically from the lens of a neuroaffirming psychologist. But if you were to ask me again,  the honest answer is: because this is personal. I grew up in a neurodivergent household — we just didn’t have that language at the time. At the time, it was just “our family”, colourful, blended and loud. But when I look back...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/more-than-an-assessment-not-just-a-label</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695da924d99f03f79cf022f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:38:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_3c2aaf5691204be482909c73eb50a02a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three voices on late-identified autism: on motherhood, school, friendships and self discovery. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Names changed. Shared with permission. Over the past year I’ve been working with late-identified autistic women who wanted their stories...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/three-voices-on-late-identified-autism-on-motherhood-school-friendships-and-self-discovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c234164650fd64a1e1b0a3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:09:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_3d338d9d64ff4ab08adb21d50b4ff819~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Missed Generation: Why More Adults Are Seeking Autism Assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maybe your child has recently been assessed, and as you read their report, memories from your own childhood come flooding back.The...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/the-missed-generation-why-more-adults-are-seeking-autism-assessments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b7c02da5126c52a531e9f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:17:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57d65131db1449e9a2f741cf4c6314eb.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Neuroaffirming Autism Assessment: What to Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Thriving Young Minds we are privileged to be a part of so many lives, particularly neurodivergent young people. We believe in an...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/our-neuroaffirming-autism-assessment-what-to-expect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b123dd083118f1daab58f3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_a133b66deb0a49d293d570ba76707bda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Persistent Drive for Autonomy in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is the Persistent Drive for Autonomy? PDA is a term still often used in autism discussions, but many prefer to describe it as a...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/understanding-pda-a-nervous-system-lens-on-the-persistent-drive-for-autonomy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b8e297d12e91fd9b6aa18</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:52:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_23cd66c53e6e4f90b17e04bb594ea80b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recognising Early Signs of Anxiety in Children: A Guide for Parents and Educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety is one of the most common emotional challenges children experience, yet it often goes unnoticed in the early stages. It can show...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/recognising-early-signs-of-anxiety-in-children-a-guide-for-parents-and-educators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b8c22d99c65dd82efc1d3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:45:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6ad4624945de475d8c214b991d253e33~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Early Support Matters For Neurodivergent (ADHD and Autistic) Children and Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a child begins showing early signs of neurodivergence, it can bring up a lot of questions for families. You might notice intense...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivingyoungminds.com.au/post/why-early-support-matters-for-neurodivergent-adhd-and-autistic-children-and-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b7d6ed2c786af5d59d0f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:47:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dda9b_9ef86e6529bf4f9abd8e7d23a0608fe8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thriving Young Minds</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>