NDIS Occupational Therapy

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been a game-changer for Australians living with disabilities, providing access to essential support and services that help them to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Occupational therapy (OT) …

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Autism Occupational Therapy

You’re probably already come across autism spectrum disorder at some point in your life. Perhaps you’ve read about it in an article, or maybe you know someone on the spectrum. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is …

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Behaviour Modification

Behaviour modification is an approach to changing human behaviour. It has been used to help people in education, healthcare, and even work settings. Although it is mostly associated with use in the professional setting, the …

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Behaviour Management

The umbrella of behaviour management encompasses strategies, techniques and practices that promote good behaviour and prevent or respond to challenging behaviour. Effective behaviour management is essential for creating a positive, peaceful, and productive environment in …

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Positive Behaviour Support Training

Positive behaviour support training is essential for anyone that would like to become a positive behaviour support practitioner. Training programs are focused on helping future practitioners learn to use the PBS framework itself – a …

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Positive Behaviour Support Strategies

Positive behaviour support strategies exist to help people that exhibit challenging behaviour. Individuals with developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, or mental health issues may have trouble expressing their feelings or communicating their needs. Sometimes, these things …

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Behaviour Support Practitioner

Positive behaviour support practitioners are professionals who play an important role in the lives of individuals that need help managing challenging behaviour. They utilise a framework called Positive Behaviour Support – a holistic approach to …

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What is Challenging Behaviour?

Challenging behaviour is a term describing a wide range of behaviours that people exhibit to communicate an unmet need or to fulfil an unmet purpose. What is “challenging” about these actions is that they tend …

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What is a Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP)?

A Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) is an evidence–based and individualised plan that is designed to improve a person’s quality of life by helping them to develop appropriate functional behaviour and by decreasing their challenging …

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Facial recognition ability on for young and old

They determined there was no significant difference between the two groups in how much their performance dwindled in response to the change in viewpoint, contrary to the argument that children are more affected by viewing …

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Genetic variants lend insight into behavioural traits

THREE genetic variants have been found to be significantly associated with educational attainment in certain individuals, according to a recent study involving Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. The results showed three SNPs significantly associated with educational …

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Media may influence water-saving behaviour

RECENT research has revealed unscientific and biased media coverage of water issues could be negatively impacting public engagement and understanding of water management measures. Research reveals only 14 per cent of articles presented factual information …

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Leafy greens reduce aggressive behaviour in adolescents

HIGH magnesium intake has been associated with reduced aggressive behaviour in WA adolescents, highlighting the importance of a magnesium-rich diet in emotional and behavioural health. While previous research has linked low dietary zinc and magnesium …

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Sleep deprivation found to trigger initial seizure

NEUROLOGISTS studying WA’s first-ever seizure database have established that sleep deprivation is more likely to act as a trigger for people having seizures, rather than a provoked cause of epilepsy. Royal Perth Hospital neurologist and lead …

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Nationwide study finds khat abuse within community

PERTH’S Somali-Australian community has played a key role in new research on the health impacts of khat (Catha edulis) leaves, chewed for their amphetamine-like stimulant effects. It contains the alkaloids cathine, norephedrine and cathinone (the …

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Oral insulin won’t needle diabetics

A TEAM of researchers at Curtin University have found a substitute for insulin to help treat diabetes orally. “Our innovation is the development of a new chemical entity, a small drug molecule we have discovered …

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ADHD high among substance abusers

ALMOST half of adults who are substance users show symptoms of an attention disorder and are more likely to have poorer treatment outcomes according to a multi-institutional international study. “The recommendations from our research in …

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About us

About us ScienceNetwork WA (SNWA) is an independent, not-for-profit, news website devoted to telling the public about science research and achievements happening in Western Australia. We write about all forms of science and scientists from …

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Fitzroy children centre of Foetal Alcohol Disorder study

ABORIGINAL organisations in Fitzroy Valley have called for research into social, health and wellbeing issues associated with alcohol abuse. Paediatrician James Fitzpatrick is leading one investigation into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in Fitzroy Valley …

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Ecstasy derivative targets blood cancers

A TEAM of UWA researchers have found they may be able to alter the club drug ‘ecstasy’ to kill certain types of blood cancers at the same time boosting the potency and reducing the psychoactivity. …

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Cochlear implant maintence via the internet

THE Ear Science Institute of Australia (ESIA) is building software that will allow for remote mapping and analysis of cochlear implants. Under the software patients would be able to plug their implants into their computer …

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ICT centres of excellence open in WA

THE Australian Computer Society (ACS) WA branch recently announced the launch of Australia’s first two ACS Centres of Excellence, promising to open the West Australian ICT community to national and overseas interest. The two centres …

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WA to build nation’s first Sun power tower

Written by Aaron Fernandes WESTERN Australia looks set to host the country’s first ever power station utilising Solar Updraft Technology, with a project scheduled to get underway in the state’s Midwest. “This plant will provide …

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Environmental effects of fracking unclear: CSIRO study

CSIRO scientists have highlighted concerns that chemicals produced by hydraulic fracturing could be affecting ground and surface waters. In a review published in the national science agency’s online Environmental Chemistry journal, researchers say fracking may be …

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More toxicity in canola-based biodiesel

EXHAUST from pure canola oil biodiesel is more lethal for human epithelial cells than that from traditional diesel, new research contends. “They also have a higher specific surface area and thus higher capacity to absorb …

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Native plum likely new weapon against Alzheimer’s

Written by Kerry Faulkner The Kakadu plum produces powerful antioxidants to protect themselves from the harsh environment they grown in. Parks Australia WEST Australian researchers are confident the native Australian fruit Kakadu plum could provide the …

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Desert cat hunters cut wildlife protection costs

Nolia Ward with a feral cat that she has just hunted. Kate Crossing, Central Desert Native Title Services Gibson Desert Aborigines’ dietary preferences supported to target predator species Skinks, moles and bilbies thrive in Indigenous Protection …

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New dates for prized Kimberley spear points

A pressure-flaked Kimberley spear point, recovered from the Mount Behn excavation. Noel Tan AN ARCHAEOLOGIST dating Kimberley stone tools says the region’s most sophisticated stone technology, known as Kimberley points, appeared just 1,000 years ago. Australian …

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Crisis in cosmology stirs emotional debate

The Alternative Cosmology Group (ACG) meeting coincided with the commissioning of Europe’s Large Hadron Collider at CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland and University of WA physics professor John Hartnett attended the meeting. Although weird and wonderful …

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Professor John de Laeter dies, aged 77

TRIBUTES have poured in from around the world to honour the man who has inspired generations of scientists across Australia and internationally. Emeritus Professor John de Laeter died in the early hours of Monday morning after …

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Making sense of Iron Man’s science

UWA Professor Adrian Keating suggests some of the technology seen in the latest Marvel blockbuster, such as controlling the exoskeleton with simple thoughts, will be available in the near future. Marvel Studios Dust grain-sized robots could …

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Western diet leads to poorer performance

HIGHER intake of a western diet by 14-year-olds has been linked with diminished cognitive performance at age 17. Researchers found that participants with a western dietary pattern—characterised by high intakes of takeaway food, red and …

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Great Southern algae bloom kills waterway fish

A SIGNIGICANT freshwater fish kill 15km west of Albany earlier this month has been attributed to a large bloom of blue-green algae affecting the waterway. Phytoplankton analysis of water samples taken from Marbellup Brook by …

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Rottnest culls feral peacocks

AND then there were three – all males, their blue-green chests and colourful fantails all that is left of Rottnest Island’s peacock population. Only three male peacocks remain after the female birds (peahens) were removed …

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All About the Goldfields in Esperance

The Goldfields–Esperance region is a compelling example of Australia’s diverse and sometimes inhospitable landscape. Sandy beaches and rugged limestone cliffs greatly contrast the arid desert that extends north to meet the Northern Territory border. As …

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Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud: The Father of Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. Freud is considered one …

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Carl Jung

Carl Jung: The Father of Analytical Psychology Carl Jung was an influential Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded the school of analytical psychology. He was an early advocate of the importance of dreams, symbols, and …

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Abraham Maslow

Abraham Maslow: The Psychologist Who Pioneered Humanistic Psychology Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist and one of the founders of humanistic psychology. He is best known for his Hierarchy of Needs theory, which is still …

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B.F. Skinner

B.F. Skinner: A Brief Biography Burrhus Frederic Skinner, or B.F. Skinner, was an American psychologist and behaviorist who developed the theory of operant conditioning. He was born on March 20, 1904 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and …

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Jean Piaget

The Life and Work of Jean Piaget Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist and philosopher who is best known for his pioneering work in the field of cognitive development. He is widely regarded as one …

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Karen Horney

Karen Horney: A Pioneering Psychologist Karen Horney was a pioneering psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of psychology. Her work focused on the development of personality and the ways in which people cope …

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Erik Erikson

Erik Erikson: A Biography of the Famous Psychologist Erik Erikson is one of the most influential and renowned psychologists of the 20th century. He is best known for his theory of psychosocial development, which is …

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Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers: A Pioneering Psychologist Carl Rogers was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, and his theories and practices in the field of psychotherapy and counseling are still widely used today. …

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Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura: The Father of Social Learning Theory Albert Bandura is a renowned psychologist who is best known for his pioneering work on social learning theory. He was born in 1925 in Alberta, Canada and …

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Ivan Pavlov

Ivan Pavlov: The Father of Classical Conditioning Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist and psychologist who is best known for his pioneering work on classical conditioning. He was born in Ryazan, Russia on September 14, …

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John B. Watson

John B. Watson: The Father of Modern Psychology John B. Watson is widely regarded as the father of modern psychology. He is credited with introducing the concept of behaviorism, which studies observable behavior rather than …

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Gordon Allport

Gordon Allport: An Overview of the Famous Psychologist Gordon Allport was an influential American psychologist and one of the most influential figures in the field of psychology during the 20th century. He is best known …

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Stanley Milgram

Stanley Milgram: The Psychologist Who Changed Our Understanding of Obedience Stanley Milgram was a renowned American psychologist and social scientist who, over the course of his career, made significant contributions to our understanding of obedience …

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Daniel Kahneman

Daniel Kahneman – A Pioneering Psychologist Daniel Kahneman is a renowned psychologist, economist, and Nobel Laureate who has made significant contributions to the field of psychology. He is best known for his pioneering work in …

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Albert Ellis

Albert Ellis: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Albert Ellis was an American psychologist who is widely regarded as the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a type of psychotherapy that has been used …

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Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky: The Father of Modern Linguistics Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, political critic, and activist. He is widely considered to be the father of modern linguistics, and one of …

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Lev Vygotsky

The Life and Work of Lev Vygotsky Lev Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist who is widely considered to be one of the most influential figures in the field of psychology. Born in 1896, Vygotsky is …

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David Rosenhan

David Rosenhan: A Notable Psychologist David Rosenhan was a pioneering psychologist whose research and writings have had a lasting impact on the field of psychology. He is best known for his work on the diagnosis …

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Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo: The Father of Social Psychology Philip Zimbardo is a renowned psychologist and professor emeritus at Stanford University who has made significant contributions to the field of social psychology. He is best known for …

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Lawrence Kohlberg

Lawrence Kohlberg: The Pioneer of Moral Development Psychology Lawrence Kohlberg was an American psychologist best known for his pioneering work in moral development. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential psychologists of …

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Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman: A Profile of the Psychologist Martin Seligman is one of the most influential psychologists of the modern era. He is best known for his work on positive psychology, which seeks to understand and …

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Howard Gardner

Howard Gardner: A Biography of the Influential Psychologist Howard Gardner is a renowned psychologist and professor of education at Harvard University. He is best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which posits that humans …

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Steven Pinker

Steven Pinker: The Well-Known Psychologist Steven Pinker is a renowned psychologist and one of the most influential thinkers of our time. He is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and is best known for …

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Elizabeth Loftus

Elizabeth Loftus: The Pioneering Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus is a pioneering psychologist whose research has helped to shape our understanding of memory and its implications for the criminal justice system. Her work has been influential in …

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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: A Pioneering Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a pioneering psychologist and one of the most influential figures in the field of positive psychology. He is best known for his work on the concept of …

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James McCosh

James McCosh: An Overview of the Influential Psychologist James McCosh (1811-1894) was a Scottish-born American psychologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of psychology. He was also an influential figure in the …

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Wilhelm Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt: The Father of Psychology Wilhelm Wundt is widely considered to be the father of modern psychology. He was a German physician and philosopher who is credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory in …

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William James

William James: The Father of American Psychology William James was an American psychologist and philosopher who is widely regarded as the father of American psychology. He was born in 1842 in New York City and …

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Edward Thorndike

Edward Thorndike: The Pioneer of Modern Psychology Edward Thorndike was an American psychologist who was an influential figure in the development of modern psychology. He was born in 1874 in Massachusetts and died in 1949 …

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Jean Paul Sartre

Jean Paul Sartre: The French Philosopher and Psychologist Jean Paul Sartre was a French philosopher and psychologist who is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. He is best …

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John Dewey

John Dewey: A Psychologist Who Changed the World John Dewey was a pioneering psychologist and philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. He was born in …

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