Why Teachers Are Burning Out—and Neurodivergent Students Are Still Being Punished
29 Jul

Self-Advocacy Scripts Toolkit
29 Jul

This toolkit will center everyday communication power:

“I can say what I need. I can ask questions. I can disagree. I can protect my energy.”

Neurodiversity in Classrooms
28 Jul

Neurodivergent Visual Planning Toolkit
25 Jul

Created for neurodivergent thinkers who plan differently — by The Index Line for EduPsyched.

Who Speaks for the Silent? Educational Rights for Non-Verbal Students in Australia
24 Jul

Executive Function Isn’t a Character Flaw. It’s a Missing Blueprint
23 Jul

You set the reminder.
You wrote the list.
You even wanted to do the thing.
But somehow—it still didn’t happen.

And now you’re spiralling:
"Why can’t I just get it together?"
"Am I lazy? Am I broken?"
"Why do other people make this look so easy?"

Here’s the truth:
You’re not broken.
You’re not lazy.
You’re running a complex system without the blueprint.

The NDIS Should Listen to me
22 Jul

Child Agency Toolkit

Recovery Is Not Linear
22 Jul

Recovery doesn’t follow a timeline. It loops, pauses, spirals, and rests. This toolkit offers visual, linguistic, and emotional support for anyone navigating healing in a system that expects progress to be linear.

I Am Communicating – You're Just Not Listening
22 Jul

This visual essay was created to show what it feels like to be a non-speaking person in a system that often doesn't wait or listen.

Let’s Listen to Children: Restoring Agency in the NDIS
22 Jul

Children are not just NDIS participants—they’re people. But under current systems, too many children are treated as cases to be managed, not individuals with choices to be respected.

This blog explores how the NDIS often sidelines child agency—and introduces new visual and Easy Read tools to make that reality more visible and changeable.

You Shouldn't Need a Law Degree to Protect a Child
21 Jul

A four-panel visual essay featuring bold black and orange text on a beige background. Each panel includes a short message and simple line icons. Top left: “You shouldn’t need a law degree to protect a child,” with icons of a courthouse and an adult holding a child. Top right: “But too often, systems that are meant to keep kids safe…” with a scale of justice. Bottom left: “We shouldn’t need a law degree to make the system move. But sometimes we need a plan.” with a checklist icon. Bottom right: “When the system stalls, pressure needs to be applied from every angle,” with arrows pointing toward a center dot. The footer reiterates: “When the system stalls, pressure needs to be applied from every angle—fast.”

I’m Not Difficult—You Just Don’t Have the Blueprint
21 Jul

Some people are loud when they’re scared.
Some people go quiet when they’re in pain.
Some people laugh when they’re overwhelmed.
Some people cry when they’re not even sure why.

None of those reactions are wrong.
None of them mean someone is broken.
But in support systems, classrooms, and workplaces, these behaviours are often misunderstood, punished—or dismissed as “difficult.”

Here’s the truth:
People aren’t difficult.
What’s difficult is trying to support someone without the blueprint.

How to Direct Support Workers (Without Feeling Like a Bossy Burden)
21 Jul

Directing a support worker should feel empowering—but for many participants and families, it just feels awkward, exhausting, or downright impossible.

You might worry about sounding “demanding.”
You might feel like you have to be constantly polite, even when your needs aren’t being met.
You might second-guess every instruction—then end up doing things yourself because it feels easier than explaining.

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
And more importantly—you’re not doing anything wrong.

What is a Global Strategy for Gender Equality?
8 Jun '23

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a crucial aspect of achieving a more equitable and sustainable world. A global strategy for gender equality serves as a roadmap to address the systemic barriers, discriminatory practices, and gender-based inequalities that persist worldwide. In this blog post, we will explore the key elements of a comprehensive global strategy for gender equality and its significance in creating a more inclusive society for all.

What are the 17 Global Goals?
8 Jun '23

In a world facing numerous challenges, the United Nations has outlined a set of ambitious objectives known as the Seventeen Global Goals, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals aim to address urgent global issues and create a more sustainable and inclusive future for all. In this blog post, we will delve into each of the goals and explore how edu.psyched is committed to upholding them.