Once a month, together
Monthly caregiver workshops
Once a month I hold a small, unhurried gathering for caregivers of neurodivergent children: a calm room, an honest theme, and other adults who already understand the week you’ve just had. It’s a place to learn, breathe and feel less alone.
What a workshop feels like
- 1
A warm welcome with tea and a few quiet minutes to settle in — no icebreakers, no being put on the spot.
- 2
A short, plain-language talk on the month’s theme, with the jargon taken out.
- 3
Honest conversation with other caregivers who already understand the week you’ve just had.
- 4
One or two practical ideas you can try at home, plus a simple handout to take with you.
Bring your child with you if you need to — the space is low-demand and sensory-friendly, and nobody will mind a noisy moment.
Themes we’ll move through
Understanding sensory differences
Noticing what your child seeks and avoids, and shaping calmer corners of home around it.
Communication in every form
Visual supports, AAC options, and how to make sense of speech and language referrals.
Big feelings and overwhelm
What a meltdown often is, what helps in the moment, and how to repair afterwards.
School meetings that go well
Preparing questions, asking for adjustments, and keeping notes that actually help later.
Everyday hard parts
Sleep, meals, transitions and routines — practical ideas without shame or rigid rules.
Finding the right services
How families typically approach assessments, reports and support programs, and what to ask for.
Have a theme that would help you most? Tell me — the calendar is shaped by the families who come.
Say you’d like an invitation and I’ll send you the next date as soon as it’s set.
A gentle note: workshops are warm, peer-led gatherings for learning and connection — they aren’t therapy, counselling or a clinical program. Anything personal shared in the room stays in the room, and everyone is welcome to listen rather than speak.