Courses to learn more about caring for Demand Sensitive Children
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NDIS Eligibility
Claimable using NDIS funding for self managed and plan managed families. This course is billed under CB Daily Activity, Improved Daily Living Skills, Training for Carers/Parents.
Item #15_038_0117_1_3
Fees: $77 per session
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Evidence based
The sessions are required to link in with your child’s NDIS goals. The course content and success work are evidence based and focus on communication, interpersonal interactions and improved community living.
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Lived Experience Examples
I am a mum to 4 neurodivergent children. I am a School Social Worker & Primary School Teacher. My own lived experience as a parent have helped me develop a deep understanding & compassion for families parenting Demand Sensitive Children.
Grandparenting Demand Sensitive Children
5 MODULE COURSE
Privately funded clients or NDIS Eligibility under Capacity Building Training for Carers/Parents.
A Lived Experience Evidence-Based Practice with supporting frameworks.
Suitable for grandparents/carers of neurodivergent or anxious children and teenagers.
You will learn:
MODULE 1
UNDERSTANDING DEMAND SENSITIVE GRANDCHILD
1. My Personal Story.
2. The Neurodivergent Umbrella.
3. Does diagnosis help?
4. The Spikey Cognitive Profile.
5. Your Grandchild’s Nervous System, Window of Tolerance & Autonomy.
6. How anxiety shows up when demand sensitive children feel overwhelmed.
MODULE 2
THE ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS
1.Role of Grandparents today.
2. Role of Grandparents with demand sensitive grandchildren
3.The Parent/Carer Experience
4.Styles of Parenting - which one works for Demand Sensitive Children?
5.The meanings we give to things.
6.Strategies - Expect the unexpected.
7.Interview
MODULE 3
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
1.Emotions through behaviour.
2. Helping your grandchildren feel competent & motivated.
3.What we can influence - Relationship, Reactions & the Environment.
4.Three Dimensions of Empathy.
5. Looking after Yourself - Compassion & Self-care.
MODULE 4
WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT PARENTING
1. Impact on relationships.
2.Key Factors in Supporting the parents of your demand sensitivegrandchild.
3.Define Trust & how we can build trusting relationships together.
4.Steps toward working together.
5.Interview with a young demand sensitive person who shares their lived experience of how important family were, during challenging times & how this helped them find their path & a positive outlook for their future.
MODULE 5
MINDSET & HELPING CREATE A VISION OF A COMPELLING FUTURE
1. Child development and expectations.
2. Our journey with Demand Sensitive Children.
3. What holds us back - Shame & Guilt.
4. Six Key Factors in creating a Compelling Future.
5. Reframing unhelpful statements.
6. Box Breathing to promote Focus & Well-Being
7. Celebrate!
Ready to understand more about your Demand Sensitive Grandchild?
