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Every super kid has a great team behind them. Here you’ll find ideas and explanations from our clinicians to help you build confidence with sleep, toilet training, behaviour and everyday routines, one small step at a time.
The Ultimate Guide to Successful Toilet Training: Expert Tips from a Highly Sought-after Toilet Training Consultant
Child Constipation, Poo Withholding and Toilet Training: What Parents Need to Know
Some kids go to the toilet three times a day. Some go a few times a week. Some children seem completely fine until toilet training starts, and suddenly poo becomes a big, stressful, tearful, avoid-at-all-costs situation.
Medical Procedure Anxiety and Dental Fear in Children: Support for Blood Tests, Dentists and Healthcare Appointments
Medical procedure anxiety and dental fear can make healthcare appointments extremely stressful for children and families. Blood tests, dental visits, immunisations, scans, and specialist appointments often involve unfamiliar sensations, uncertainty, discomfort, or previous negative experiences. For some children, particularly those with higher support needs, even…
Connected Care Panel 2026
One of the most anticipated sessions of the Connected Care Conference 2026 was a live panel discussion that brought together four clinicians whose careers span behaviour analysis, positive behaviour support, developmental education, and psychology. Moderated by Sophie Carrington, the conversation was honest, wide-ranging, and at…
Building Health, Dignity, and Access: Teaching What Matters Most with Renee Collins
When a family walks into your clinic, what do you assess first? It’s a deceptively simple question and it was the one Renee Collins, BCBA, CBA, and Developmental Educator at Super Kids Behavioural Consulting, put to her audience at the Connected Care Conference 2026 in…
Understanding Fears and Phobias in Children: How the Right Support Can Make a Difference
Fear is a natural and important emotion. It helps us stay safe and respond to potential danger. For children, fears can appear at different stages of development, such as fear of the dark, strangers, loud noises, or being separated from parents. In most cases, these…
What Does a Behaviour Analyst Do?
Behaviour analysts help people learn, grow, and thrive but most people aren’t quite sure how.
What Is “Profound Autism”? A Detailed Overview
Autism isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience but it’s considered a spectrum, rich in diversity and complexity. Within that spectrum, some individuals face much greater challenges navigating daily life. They may require intensive, lifelong support across areas like communication, safety, mobility, and self-care. In clinical and policy…
What Is a Developmental Educator? Roles, Qualifications, and How They Help
If you’ve ever searched for support services for a person with a disability, you may have come across the term Developmental Educator . But what is a Developmental Educator? And how do they fit into the landscape of disability support professionals in Australia?
What Is a Behaviour Analyst? Roles, Qualifications, and How They Help
As the NDIS continues to grow, so does the need for qualified disability support professionals. One role gaining more recognition is the Behaviour Analyst .
ABA vs Psychology
When it comes to supporting children and teens with neurodivergence or behavioural challenges, two commonly considered services are psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) . Both services are effective and evidence-based, yet they focus on different aspects of development. Understanding these distinctions and how the…
Thriving Kids: Australia’s New NDIS Initiative for Children
On 20 August 2025, Minister Mark Butler announced Thriving Kids, a major reform to how children with what he described as “ mild to moderate autism ” or developmental delays will access support. Now, with new details released in February 2026, we have a clearer…
Why It’s Okay to Go Slow: Therapy Progress Isn’t Always Linear
First, we need to challenge the idea that therapy should follow a straight line. Progress in therapy, especially in behaviour support, is rarely linear. Children (and adults) move forward, pause, regress, and leap again. These fluctuations are not detours; they’re part of the process.
The Power of Universal Protocols: How One Simple Framework Transformed Classroom Behaviour
In classrooms across the world, educators are searching for more effective and compassionate strategies to address challenging behaviours. They want approaches that go beyond reactionary discipline and move toward connection and understanding.
Addressing Dangerous Behaviours in SBT/PFA: A Focus on Pica and Elopement
In the world of behaviour analysis, dangerous behaviours like pica and elopement present some of the most complex and emotionally charged challenges. For professionals using the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) frameworks, understanding how to approach these behaviours with both safety and…
Universal Protocols in SBT/PFA
In the realm of Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) , the term ‘ Universal Protocols ‘ refers to a standardised set of procedures used across diverse contexts and clients. These protocols are not simply convenient checklists, they are essential safeguards that ensure…
5 Reasons to Include a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA) on Your Allied Health Team
When it comes to delivering impactful, ethical, and evidence-based care, especially for children and young people with developmental delays or behaviours of concern, collaboration is key. We talk a lot about multidisciplinary teams in the allied health space, but there’s one role still underrepresented in…
CBA vs BSP: Understanding the Differences Between Behaviour Therapy Roles in Australia
If you’re a parent navigating the world of behaviour support in Australia, chances are you’ve come across a maze of titles, Behaviour Therapist , Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) , and Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA) . It’s a lot to take in, especially when you’re already…
Do You Need a Certified Behaviour Analyst for Toilet Training Success?
Toilet training is one of those milestone moments that can bring equal parts celebration and stress, especially if your child has developmental delays, communication differences, or sensory sensitivities.
How Long Does Toilet Training Actually Take?
Toilet training can be one of the most emotionally charged and time-intensive areas of support for families of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Parents are often desperate for quick solutions, while clinicians feel the pressure to deliver results, fast. But what do we really…