Session content includes:

Session 1:

Understanding Neurodivergence invites parents and carers to step back and see the bigger picture of what it means to be neurodivergent. We explore the diverse ways brains can work, learn, and connect—and how social expectations often create unnecessary pressure or shame. Through open discussion and reflection, participants are guided to recognise and gently challenge ableism and stigma, while processing the complex emotions that can accompany a diagnosis, such as grief, relief, or uncertainty. This session lays a compassionate foundation for reframing difference as diversity, and for building a deeper sense of understanding and acceptance within families.

Session 2:

Behaviour and Connection focuses on understanding what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviours—seeing them not as defiance, but as communication. Together, we explore the nervous system, emotional regulation, and how factors like sensory needs or demand avoidance (PDA) can shape a child’s responses. Parents and carers will learn compassionate, practical strategies for co-regulation, connection, and discipline that nurture safety rather than control. This session offers a new lens for interpreting behaviour through the lens of relationship and neurodivergence—helping families move from frustration to empathy, and from reactivity to understanding.

Session 3:

Advocacy and Support empowers parents and carers to step confidently into their role as advocates—both for their children and for themselves. This session provides practical guidance for navigating complex systems such as the NDIS, schools, and healthcare, helping families feel informed and equipped rather than overwhelmed. Participants will explore strategies for building collaborative relationships with teachers, professionals, and service providers, and for creating sustainable rhythms of care that protect their own wellbeing. With a focus on empowerment, clarity, and community, this final session brings together the knowledge and compassion of the series—supporting families to advocate with confidence, balance, and heart.

We hope participants leave Bird Folk feeling more confident, connected, and empowered—with a deeper understanding of their child, a gentler perspective on themselves, and a renewed sense of hope for the journey ahead.