Behaviour & Parent Coaching

Supporting behaviour through understanding, regulation, and relationship

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Behaviour is communication. When a child is struggling with behaviour, it’s often a sign that something beneath the surface feels overwhelming, dysregulating, or hard to manage — not that the child (or parent) is doing something wrong.

Our behaviour and parent coaching support is designed to help families better understand what their child’s behaviour may be communicating, and to build practical, compassionate strategies that support regulation, connection, and daily life.

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When families seek behaviour support​

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Families often reach out for support with concerns such as:

• Big emotional reactions, meltdowns, or shutdowns

• Difficulty with transitions, routines, or flexibility

• Aggression, avoidance, or oppositional behaviour

• Challenges at school or during learning

• Parent burnout, uncertainty, or feeling “stuck”

• Wanting support that feels aligned, respectful, and realistic

We work with families of neurodivergent children, including autistic and ADHD children, with an emphasis on understanding behaviour in context.

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Our approach to behaviour and parent coaching​

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We don’t view behaviour in isolation. Instead, we look at how a child’s nervous system, environment, sensory experiences, developmental stage, and emotional capacity all interact.

Our behaviour support focuses on:

• Understanding the why behind behaviour

• Supporting nervous system regulation and safety

• Strengthening connection and predictability

• Building skills over time, rather than enforcing compliance

• Supporting parents with clear, practical guidance

Coaching is collaborative and individualized. Strategies are adapted to your child’s needs and your family’s values — not pulled from a one-size-fits-all approach.

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What behaviour and parent coaching may include​

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Support may involve:

• Helping parents interpret behaviour through a regulation-informed lens

• Identifying patterns, triggers, and unmet needs

• Developing supportive routines and transitions

• Coaching parents through challenging moments

• Aligning expectations with developmental capacity

• Supporting school-related challenges or advocacy conversations

• Building confidence and reducing parent stress

Our goal is not to “fix” behaviour, but to support change in a way that feels sustainable and respectful for everyone involved.

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How behaviour coaching fits within integrative care​

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Behaviour is often influenced by factors beyond parenting strategies alone. For some children, emotional regulation, sensory needs, nutrition, sleep, or underlying physiological stressors can play a role.

When appropriate, behaviour support may be coordinated with other areas of care, such as counselling, nutrition, or biomedical support, to ensure families are receiving well-rounded, aligned guidance.

You don’t need to navigate these connections on your own — our team works collaboratively when multiple supports are involved.

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In Summary

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Who This Is For

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• Families experiencing stress around routines and daily living

• Any child and family struggling with rigidity, high stress and who are at a loss for where to start

• Parents needing guidance, real help and understanding

• Children who can be explosive, disinterested, seem unengaged and in need of support to regulate

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How Behaviour and Parent Coaching Helps

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• Builds ease into family dynamics

• Supports resilience and skill building while not focussing solely on conventional behaviour modification 

• Helps parents respond instead of react

• Improves confidence and independence where needed, as well as creates space for the child to be more themselves​

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What Makes This Different

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• Neuro-affirming, not focussed on conventional behaviour modification

• Nervous-system informed, meeting the child and family where they are at

• Parent and whole family centered approach

• Virtual & accessible across Canada

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Not sure where to start? Let us help, speak to a member of our care team to help you determine the best first step

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