Receiving a new diagnosis for your child can bring a mix of emotions—relief, overwhelm, fear, or hope. This free RegEd guide is designed to walk beside you in that moment.

"How to Support Your Child with Heart, Science and Humanity" offers a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming starting point for families. Grounded in evidence-based principles from sensory integration, attachment science, and trauma-informed care, this resource gently reframes what it means to support a neurodivergent child, and why YOU, as their parent or carer, are the most important part of that journey.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 🌱 Affirming words for when you’re feeling overwhelmed

• 🧠 Clear explanations of neurodiversity-affirming care

• ❤️ Practical support strategies rooted in regulation, co-regulation, and connection

• 🚫 A breakdown of common behavioural approaches and their risks

• 🤝 Encouragement to support your own nervous system too

• 🧩 Evidence-based insights from Schaaf, Porges, Siegel, and more

Why it matters: This is not about "fixing" behaviour. It’s about understanding your child’s nervous system, honouring their sensory and emotional needs, and supporting them in ways that build trust, safety, and long-term wellbeing, for both of you.

Licensing & Use Terms

This resource is for individual use only.

By downloading this product, you agree to the following terms:

• You may print and use this resource for personal use or direct student support as a parent, teacher, or support.

• You may not redistribute, share, upload, email, post, or resell this resource in any form, digital or printed.

• This resource may not be used for commercial purposes, included in training materials, or hosted online (including shared drive/classroom) without express written permission.

If you'd like to use this resource across a school, clinic, organisation, or as part of a training/workshop, please contact us for a multi-user or commercial licence.

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