Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Can Feel Overwhelming
See Beneath the Behaviour
You love your child deeply — and you may also feel exhausted, confused, isolated, or stuck in constant survival mode. Many parents I work with have spent years trying strategies that don’t seem to help, while carrying an enormous amount of invisible stress and self-doubt.
You may be wondering:
“How do I stop living in constant crisis?”
“How do I help without escalating things?”
“What if rewards and consequences don’t work?”
“How do I know if this is burnout?”
“Why does my child fall apart after school?”
“How do I support PDA without giving up all boundaries?”
“How do I survive this as a parent?”
“How do I advocate with schools?”
“What actually helps sensory overwhelm and meltdowns?”
“What if my child refuses therapy?”
“How do I stop blaming myself?”
Support that works with your child’s nervous system — not against it.
A Different Approach to Parenting Support
Parent Coaching May Include
- Understanding meltdowns, shutdowns, and nervous system overwhelm
- Exploring burnout, masking, and stress load
- Support with PDA, sensory differences, emotional regulation, and transitions
- Reframing behaviour through a neurodivergent lens
- Reducing conflict and escalation at home
- School advocacy and accommodation support
- Parent nervous system support and burnout prevention
- Helping you understand what may actually be underneath the behaviour
Parent Coaching
New clients are asked to book a free online consultation before scheduling their first session. This helps ensure that my services are a good fit for your needs and gives us a chance to briefly connect before beginning.
Book by Treatment
Karen Bennett
Book NowASD-Individual Funding
Divergent Minds Parent Coaching may be eligible for coverage.
From the list, Other Eligible Services and Expenses that Do Not Require a Recommendation:
"Family and caregiver training/coaching and education materials (courses, webinars, in-services etc.) that are specifically for children with ASD."
If you're unsure whether coaching services may qualify under your child's ASD Individual Funding, further clarification is available through the Ministry of Social Services.
