About Aiping Ong

Aiping Ong is a registered Psychologist who has a focus on Child and family wellbeing and educational psychology. She has a Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Psychology (UNSW) and a Master's degree in Educational Psychology (University of Melbourne). She has 25 years of experience in the psychology field both in Singapore and Australia. 

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Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of child development, neurodiversity, and learning. Aiping has a special interest in working with neurodivergent children and young people - including those with Autism, ADHD, learning differences, and giftedness.

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As someone who is neurodivergent herself, Aiping brings lived experience and deep empathy to her practice. Her approach is strengths-based, inclusive, and tailored to support each child’s individual needs and learning style. 

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She is especially passionate about and committed to helping families understand neurodiversity and empowering children to thrive confidently and joyfully.

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Aiping aims to help children and young people who present with:

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• Anxiety

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Developmental delays

• Gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners

• Emotional regulation issues – how to calm down tantrums and meltdowns

• Perfectionism and executive functioning challenges

• ADHD coaching – learning to accept your diagnosis and living an enjoyable/judgment-free life after diagnosis

• Strength-based strategies individualised for ADHD differences

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Aiping is highly experienced in conducting comprehensive Psychological and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, young adults and adults, including:

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• Cognitive (IQ) assessments – WPPSI-III, WISC-V and WAIS-IV

• Learning/Educational assessments – strengths and challenges – WIAT-III

• Assessment for Learning Disorders – including Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disorders (SpLD)

• Autism Assessment (ADI-R and ADOS-2 certified)

• ADHD assessments

• Vocational, Personality and EQ Assessments – supporting university and career decisions

 

These assessments can support school-based learning plans, NDIS access requests, and diagnostic clarity.

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Aiping is trained in AutPlay Therapy (a neurodivergent affirming framework). Her main method of therapy draws from child-centred play therapy, Adlerian play therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy. She uses principles such as visual strategies and task analysis to break down complex behaviour. Her delivery includes using play therapy, sandtrays and other creative and expressive mediums such as music, art and clay.

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Aiping also runs a play-based whole-child programme called Play and Grow here at Dolphin Tribe.

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In her free time, Aiping enjoys writing poetry, nature walks, and exploring mindfulness values that enrich her therapeutic presence and calm approach with children and families

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Would you like to book an appointment with Aiping?

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If you want to book our psychological assessment and testing service, please fill out this form.

 

For child psychology or child counselling appointments at our Sydney clinic, please call 02 7202 7747  or see here.

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