Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Support for young people with intellectual disability.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can look like.
An intellectual disability affects how a child learns, reasons and communicates, and can also affect social interaction and daily living skills. About 450,000 Australians live with an intellectual disability (Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, 2026). Every child’s journey is different.
- Delays in speech, language or communication
- Trouble learning reading, writing or maths
- Difficulty solving problems, remembering instructions or planning ahead
- Needing extra guidance with routines like getting ready for school
- Finding it harder to make or keep friends
An intellectual disability is not a reflection of a child’s worth. Children keep learning at their own pace.
How we approach intellectual disability
Our psychologists shape support around each child’s developmental stage, abilities and goals, and work with families, schools and other providers.
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Understanding your child’s experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for your child, including their strengths, what they find hard and what matters most to your family. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
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Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit your child, then you agree on a plan together.
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Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you and your child, using measures chosen for your child and what they’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Skill development Communication, daily living skills and learning strategies.
- Behavioural supports Positive ways to handle frustration, transitions and new environments.
- Family coaching Practical tools for parents to support learning, routines and behaviour at home.
- Social skills Practising cooperation, conversation and friendships.
- Strengths-based identity work Helping kids feel proud of who they are.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Depth behind the person you see
Your child sees one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match your child properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put your child with someone who works with their age, what’s going on, and how they like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP or paediatrician with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions parents ask.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How does Unbound Minds support children with intellectual disabilities?
We focus on what matters most to your child and your family. Therapy may involve developing communication skills, daily living skills, emotional regulation, or social confidence. Our approach is strengths-based and always tailored to your child’s abilities.
Do you support parents as well as children?
Yes. We provide parents with strategies to use at home, guidance on school supports and funding systems, and a safe space to share challenges.
How do intellectual disabilities affect learning at school?
Children with intellectual disabilities may learn at a different pace or need concepts broken into smaller steps. We work with families and schools to put the right adjustments and supports in place.
What are some everyday strategies I can use at home?
Consistency is key. Breaking tasks into smaller steps, using visual supports, and celebrating effort as well as achievement all help. We guide parents in tailoring these strategies to their child’s developmental level.
Are intellectual disabilities the same as autism?
No. While they can co-occur, they are different. Intellectual disabilities affect overall learning and problem-solving, whereas autism primarily affects communication, social interaction, and sensory processing. At Unbound Minds, we assess the whole picture so support is well-targeted.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match your child with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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