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Autism is often associated with childhood assessment and diagnosis, but many people reach adulthood without having had the opportunity to explore whether they may be autistic. For some adults, questions about autism emerge after years of feeling different, experiencing challenges with social communication, managing sensory environments, or finding certain aspects of everyday life more difficult […]

Navigating the NDIS can sometimes feel complex, particularly when you are trying to understand what assessments or reports may be needed and how they can contribute to planning and support. A psychological assessment can provide valuable information about a person’s experiences, strengths, functioning, challenges, and support needs. At Profiles WA, we believe an assessment should […]

Behaviour can sometimes be difficult to understand from the outside. What may appear to be challenging behaviour can have many different causes. A person may be communicating an unmet need, responding to their environment, experiencing distress, or using a learned strategy to manage a difficult situation. A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) helps look beyond the […]

Life does not always follow the path we expect. Periods of change, loss, stress, or uncertainty can affect how we think, feel, connect with others, and manage everyday life. For some people, these experiences may contribute to anxiety, depression, or difficulties adjusting to a new stage of life. Psychological therapy can provide a safe and […]

A psychological assessment is more than a series of questions, tests, or forms. It is an opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of how a person thinks, feels, functions, and experiences the world around them. At Profiles WA, we believe meaningful assessment begins with understanding the whole person — their experiences, strengths, relationships, environment, challenges, […]

Every person carries a story shaped by their experiences, relationships, culture, environment, and the communities they belong to. When providing psychological assessments and support, understanding a person means looking beyond symptoms, challenges, or diagnoses. It means recognising the many influences that have shaped their journey. At Profiles WA, we believe meaningful assessments begin with understanding […]

Returning to work after an injury can be an important milestone in a person’s recovery journey. However, recovery is not only about physical ability or returning to previous responsibilities. An injury can influence confidence, emotional wellbeing, independence, relationships, and how a person experiences everyday life. At Profiles WA, we believe successful recovery begins with understanding […]

An NDIS assessment can be an important step in understanding a person’s needs, strengths, goals, and the supports that may help them participate more fully in everyday life. For many individuals and families, the assessment process may feel unfamiliar or overwhelming. At Profiles WA, we believe a meaningful assessment begins with understanding the whole person […]

Every person carries a story shaped by experiences, relationships, challenges, and moments of change. For some people, difficult or overwhelming experiences can influence how they feel, connect, trust, work, and participate in everyday life. However, a person is never defined only by their experiences. At Profiles WA, we believe trauma-informed support begins with understanding the […]

A brain injury can change many aspects of a person’s life — how they think, feel, communicate, work, connect with others, and participate in everyday activities. However, a brain injury is only one part of a person’s journey. Behind every injury is an individual with experiences, strengths, relationships, hopes, and possibilities. At Profiles WA, we […]