Changing Minds Pty Ltd

01/08/2026

Grove Support Services are offering this event. Note the date is 1st August - 2nite!!!

18/06/2026

Who comes for the dog?

06/06/2026

Practice makes progress!

04/06/2026

Golden I am. Retriever I am not.

17/05/2026

A question I keep getting from parents right now:

"Can a psychologist actually complete a Functional Capacity Assessment for the NDIS, or do we have to see an OT?"

The short answer is yes.

A clinical psychologist can complete an FCA, and for many children, particularly those with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or mental health concerns, a psychologist-led FCA is well-suited to capturing functional impact.

Where an OT typically focuses on physical, sensory, and daily living tasks, a clinical psychologist is trained to assess functional impact in areas like emotional regulation, learning, attention, social functioning, and behaviour. With the NDIS changes rolling out from mid-2026, having the right clinician complete your child's FCA matters more than ever.

I've put together a clear guide explaining what a psychologist-led FCA includes, when it is appropriate, and how it fits within the new I-CAN framework.

Read the full article here:
https://www.changingminds.net.au/insights/can-a-psychologist-complete-a-functional-capacity-assessment

If you have questions or want to chat about whether an FCA is the right step for your family, feel free to get in touch.

If you are preparing for an NDIS plan review or a new access request, you may have come across conflicting advice about who can complete a Functional Capacity Assessment. Some sources suggest only an...

15/05/2026

One’s begging me to get up. One’s begging me not to!

15/05/2026

Floor tiles, the forgotten food group!

13/05/2026

Pick your co-therapist for today!

09/05/2026

“But she shows so much empathy, she can’t be autistic.”

A parent told me this week that her GP said exactly this. About her. And about her son.
It’s one of the most common misconceptions I hear in clinic, and it stops people getting the answers they need.
Empathy isn’t on or off. It’s a dial. Some people sit in the middle. Some people sit at the edges, feeling so much it’s overwhelming, or expressing it differently than expected.
Not missing. Just tuned differently.

Meet Gracey and Oscar, my two golden retrievers who help me unpack the ideas that come up most in clinic.

If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

29/04/2026

Guess where we are!