Is The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic a registered NDIS provider?

The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic provide?

The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic cover?

The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic is based in Essendon North, VIC.

How do I connect with The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic?

You can visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

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Our approach

Therapy sessions are playful, non-judgmental and safe spaces where children can collaboratively work towards their personal goals. The clinic uses a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approach that celebrates neurodivergent children's unique strengths rather than trying to "fix" differences. Sessions draw on evidence-based modalities including person and family-centered work, brain-based parenting, a CPS lens for understanding behaviour, and modified CBT, DBT and ACT. The clinic offers individual, family and group sessions, with flexibility to meet in-clinic, via telehealth or through community outreach. A biopsychosocial model of disability and neurodiversity paradigm underpins all work, ensuring support is tailored to each child's distinctive needs and sense of self.

Working with families

Family is central to the clinic's approach, which is explicitly person and family-centered. Parents and carers are involved in developing meaningful goals and understanding their child's unique needs. The clinic supports families in understanding how their child's brain thrives and what may cause it to struggle, fostering self-confidence and self-acceptance. Family sessions are available alongside individual work, and the clinic provides environmental and school support to help neurodivergent children thrive in the systems around them.

Meet the team

The clinic is led by Nellie Abdou, a neuro-affirming psychologist with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Melbourne and a Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology from RMIT. Nellie brings lived experience of neurodivergence and has a special interest in supporting autistic and ADHD communities. She is committed to creating compassionate, accepting and inclusive environments where neurodivergent individuals can understand themselves and thrive. The clinic takes a multidisciplinary and whole-person approach to support.

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