Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapeutic & Behavioural Consulting

07/08/2026

Duchenne Connections Podcast just released their last episode of season 1 💚

Check out the post below to see what it’s all about. It’s a powerful one and they’d love for everyone who has been with them on this new journey and those just tuning in to check it out!

🎙️*Managing Grief & Having Conversations About Duchenne | Duchenne ...

04/08/2026

💚 Therapy isn't just about improvement.

When people think about therapy, they often imagine learning new skills or becoming more independent. While this can be true, it's not the only measure of success.

For people living with progressive conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, therapy often focuses on maintaining autonomy and independence where we can to support participation and building skills to adapt as needs change. Preventing decline, making everyday activities easier, or helping someone continue doing the things they enjoy are all meaningful outcomes.

Every person's goals are different, and therapy should reflect what matters most to them. Success isn't always about reaching the next milestone. We know it can also be about making sure an individual has quality of life, no matter how this longs for them, and continuing to live as meaningfully as possible.

Swipe through to learn why therapy looks different for everyone with progressive conditions 💚

03/08/2026

💚 Spin Kids – Building friendships through shared interests.

Spin Kids is our social group for children and young people with neuromuscular conditions, providing a welcoming space to connect, have fun, and spend time with others who understand similar experiences.

From gaming, Warhammer, arts and crafts, and cooking to community outings and holiday adventures, every session is designed to encourage friendships, build confidence, and develop social skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Whether we're creating together at The NeuroHub or exploring the community, there's always something to look forward to.

If you'd like to learn more about Spin Kids or register your interest, we'd love to hear from you! 💚

31/07/2026

Check out Episode 7 of Duchenne Connections Podcast out now! This episode is a great insight into the realities of navigating trials with young children with Duchenne and the realities of the feelings this brings.

Head over to their page to check it out and don’t forgot to like, subscribe and share 💚

*🎤Research, Trials & Quality of Life in Duchenne | Duchenne Connect...

30/07/2026

💚 Behaviour is communication, and understanding what’s happening beneath the surface can make all the difference.

For people living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), emotional regulation can be affected by much more than the situation itself. Fatigue, pain, sleep disruption, cognitive differences, and the physical impacts of DMD can all reduce a person's window of tolerance, making it harder to manage everyday stress.

When someone moves outside their window of tolerance, we may see fight, flight, or freeze responses. This is not because they are choosing to behave that way, but because their nervous system is overwhelmed.

Knowing these factors helps us respond with understanding rather than simply reacting to behaviour.

At DMD Therapeutic & Behavioural Consulting, we work alongside individuals, families, schools, and teams of stakeholders to help them understand the reasons behind behaviour we see in DMD. It’s from this we work together to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that support emotional regulation to increase quality of life.

Every person deserves supports that work with them, not against them 💚

29/07/2026

Duchenne Connections Podcast just released a teaser of their next episode releasing this Friday. This is a super interesting one for all families regardless of where they are at in their journey, as well as anyone else who may wish to listen 💚

27/07/2026

If you didn't get a chance to listen to Duchenne Connections Podcast last episode, check out the short clip they shared below - they value real conversations that are informed by lived experience and it's well worth a listen 💚

27/07/2026

If you didn’t catch Duchenne Connections Podcast episode 6 last Friday, check out their post below 💚

27/07/2026

💚 Supporting the Duchenne and neuromuscular community, every step of the way.

At DMD Therapeutic & Behavioural Consulting, we provide specialised supports designed specifically for people living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), dystrophinopathies, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Our services are built around each individual and their goals, supporting participation, independence, and quality of life across home, school, work, and the community.

Our supports include:
💚 Capacity Building
💚 Assessments
💚 Positive Behaviour Support
💚 Training
💚 Consulting
💚 Social Groups
💚 Education Resource Library

Combining lived experience with clinical expertise, we're committed to providing practical, evidence-informed support for individuals, families, schools, support workers, and organisations across Australia.

To learn more about how we can support you, get in touch via our website or social media. 💚

24/07/2026

Episode 6 of Duchenne Connections Podcast is now live 💚

This is a really wonderful episode and insightful for anyone in the Duchenne community, or beyond, who may be interested in hearing from two people with lived experience of being a carrier.

Click the post below to listen to episode 6 and don’t forget to follow their socials 😌

*🎙️Genetics & Carriers | Duchenne Connections Episode 6*Genetics ...