Neurodiverse / Neurodivergent: Parenting programs
Having a neurodivergent child takes your parenting journey to a whole new level. It involves taking your child’s lead in a neuro affirming way and finding their superpower.
Parenting Ways has completed additional training in parenting programs specifically to support you. Our founder Deb has also walked the parenting journey you are on plus received a late diagnosis herself as an adult.
Whether your child has received a diagnosis, you have some initial concerns and are awaiting assessment or just after information for the future, there is a program to support you.
Deb Woods, the founder of Parenting Ways, is an experienced and accredited facilitator who will help you find the solutions that work best for your family or classroom.
Parenting Ways offers a variety of excellent programs, many of which are not available anywhere else in the South West.
Quick links to courses on this page:
The Incredible Years® Parenting Program: Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, Language & Speech Delays (2-5 years)
123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Special Needs Adaptation
‘Me Time’ for Mums – Self Care & Stress Management
The Incredible Years® Parenting Program: Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, Language & Speech Delays (2-5 years)
The Incredible Years® Parenting Program: Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, Language & Speech Delays (2-5 years)?
Parenting or caring for a child with ASD, ADHD, ADD, or language delays? This evidence-based program is your beacon of hope and guidance through the early years. Over the course of our sessions, you’ll learn how to:
- Enhance your child’s emotional regulation, social skills, and language development.
- Apply effective strategies for managing challenging behaviours with empathy and understanding.
- Strengthen your parent-child relationship through play and positive communication.
- Navigate the journey with the support of a community that understands and shares your experiences.
As the first facilitator of this programme in Western Australia, Deb Woods brings this specialised support exclusively to Perth and the Southwest, offering parents a unique opportunity.
Key features
- Tailored strategies for children aged 2-5 years.
- Research-backed and proven techniques focusing on early intervention.
- Supportive group sessions led by Deb, a certified Incredible Years® trainer.
- Exclusive access to resources and a network of parents on similar paths.
How do the Autism Spectrum sessions work?
The Incredible Years Autism Program, is for parents, teachers, childcare workers, and grandparents of neurodiverse children aged 2-5. The 24-hour course runs over 6 or 12 sessions. Each session’s knowledge builds on the last, so attending all sessions is crucial.
Whether your child has a diagnosis, is awaiting assessment, or you are concerned about their development, this program equips you with essential tools and insights.
Why not give your child the best possible start?
123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Special Needs Adaptation
What is 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Special Needs Adaptation?
This is a NEW program to the South West of WA and only facilitated by Parenting Ways. 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Special Needs Adaptation is grounded in two key principles: first, that children can learn to respond more adaptively when frustrated or upset, and second, that parents and caregivers can acquire simple, effective skills for specific parenting situations. This specialised adaptation is designed for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. The training includes tailored role-plays, group discussions, worksheets, and videos to meet your unique needs.
The program also emphasizes building positive parent-child relationships.
Parents will be taught:
- Identifying and recognising behaviour
- How to sort, stop and start behaviour
- Strategies for encouraging good behaviour
- How to handle challenging and testing behaviour
- How to discipline without yelling, arguing or smacking
- Choosing strategies – the 3 choices model
- Implementing the 1-2-3 Magic® program
- Using emotion coaching to encourage good behaviour
- How to listen empathically to children and encourage resilience
How do the 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Special Needs Adaptation sessions work?
The program runs for 7.5 hours in total, split over a few sessions, with flexibility in delivery. Importantly, attendance at all sessions required as each week builds from the previous week.
'Me Time' for Mums - Self Care & Stress Management
What is 'Me Time' for Mums – Self Care & Stress Management?
'Me Time' for Mums is a wellness program for managing stress and anger for Mums or female caregivers.
Becoming a mum brings huge life changes and new responsibilities that impact all aspects of life. Becoming a Mum can transform your physical, mental and emotional health, change relationships, and impact your sense of self. Understandably, this often brings a range of mixed and big emotions for Mum’s.
Have you lost yourself since becoming a Mum?
Are you feeling overwhelmed and having outbursts you later regret?
Do you want to reconnect with your family and start having more fun?
Finding it hard to reach out and ask for help?
If you are looking for support with the above or support as a Mum, we will help you identify where these big emotions are coming from, recognise the early warning signs and know how to ask for help (and get it).
How do the 'Me Time' for Mums – Self Care & Stress Management sessions work?
Deb provides a safe space for Mums and female caregivers to receive extra support. It encourages Mums to take some well-deserved ‘me time’ with other Mums. The program runs for 10 hours in total, split over a few sessions, with flexibility in delivery.
Looking for a parenting program that fits your family?
Deb understands that every family is different, so she offers custom programs to fit your needs.
Get expert one-on-one support and make your parenting journey a rewarding one.
Why parents and carers love Parenting Ways
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Delightfully warm and approachable, Deb Woods delivers evidence-based parenting programs that work.