Neuro-Affirming Parent Support
Compassionate support to empower parents navigating the journey of raising Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, and Neurodivergent children and young people.
Overview
I provide practical, neuro-affirming and time-limited support to help families thrive.
In one-hour, online sessions, I guide you in understanding your neurodivergent child’s strengths and needs while developing strategies to reduce distress and overwhelm.
My goal is to empower you to support and advocate for your child confidently.
The work we do focuses on meeting needs, reducing distress, strengthening relationships, supporting co-regulation, accessing resources, enhancing self-advocacy, and improving well-being for both you and your neurodivergent children.
Details
- 55-minute online sessions
- Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (9:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
- Limited evening slots after 7:30 PM
- Flexible scheduling
- One-off sessions available
- Follow-up emails with resources and strategies
- Referrals to additional supports when appropriate
What you can expect
- Initial assessment session
- Creation of a plan in line with whānau/young person’s goals
- Follow up sessions focusing on 1-2 main goals (3-6 sessions)
- Regular review to determine next steps
Approach
Practical Support
- Time-limited, brief intervention model
- Focus on specific, achievable goals
- Sustainable support that considers family life demands
- External meeting attendance for advocacy
- Creation of tailored resources and visuals
Neurodiversity-Informed Practice
- Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm (learn more here)
- Focus on adapting environments and meeting needs
- Development of neuro-affirming strategies
- Emphasis on reducing distress and building resilience
- Support for self-advocacy and building positive identities
Co-Regulation Focus
- Supporting emotional regulation through co-regulation
- Practical strategies for parent-child co-regulation
- Building parental self-regulation skills
- Creating foundations for emotional wellbeing for all the whānau
Common areas of support
Service navigation and advocacy for assessment, services, and funding
Identifying and nurturing strengths and interests
Supporting emotional expression and co-regulation
Understanding Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD through a lived experience lens
Creating neuro-affirming home and school environments
Fostering authentic social connections and relationships
Parental wellbeing, including accessing funding, respite, and support services
Building positive self-identity and self-acceptance
Understanding and supporting sensory needs
Developing understanding of neurodivergent behaviour and communication
Implementing effective transition strategies
Lived-Experience Informed
As a neurodivergent individual, professional and parent, I draw on my lived experience and 20 years of professional practice working with parents. I understand the challenges of raising kids in a neurotypical world, where their behaviours are often misunderstood and parents are unfairly blamed.
I prioritise practical, realistic strategies that fit into the busyness of family life.
My approach combines personal insight with professional expertise, providing empathetic support that genuinely respects and values the experiences of neurodivergent parents.
Cost
Session Fees
- Initial Assessment (55 minutes + follow-up plan): $225 (inc. GST)
- Ongoing Support Sessions (55 minutes + follow-up): $200 (inc. GST)
- External Meeting Attendance: $200 per hour (inc. GST) plus travel
- Resource Creation: $120 per hour (inc. GST)
Book an initial consultation
To book an initial consultation please provide some details about yourself, your child and the areas you are wanting support with. This information will be held confidentially and used only to work alongside you.