Neuroaffirming care is an approach that recognises and respects neurological differences. It focuses on understanding and supporting autistic children by embracing their unique experiences and fostering environments where they can thrive.

Join this Autism MyTime peer group with guest speaker Nicky from Little Big Therapy to explore the principles of neuroaffirming care. Through real-life examples and open discussions, Nicky will guide parents and caregivers in understanding what neuroaffirming care looks like and how to integrate it into daily family life.

This session offers a supportive space to ask questions, share experiences, and gain practical insights for creating an inclusive and empowering environment for your family.

This event is facilitated by Kristy

Kristy is the proud parent of Dash, an inquisitive, gentle-hearted, and wonderfully funny 9-year-old. Dash is Autistic, has ADHD, and global development delay. Kristy likes to say that Dash "got it from his Mama", as she identifies as AuDHD herself. A passionate advocate for her family, Kristy thrives as a parent peer facilitator, dedicated to sharing her insights, celebrating neurodivergent joy, and connecting with other families on a similar journey.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS THESE SESSIONS ARE NOT RECORDED.

Belongside Families (formerly known as Kindred) is an independent not-for-profit organisation providing free support for families raising children with disability, delay, or autism.

Who is this event for?

The Autism MyTime peer group was created to support families raising Autistic children. While the topics and guest speakers are tailored to their experiences, we also warmly welcome parents and carers who are:
- Exploring an autism diagnosis for their child, or
- Raising a child with a disability or developmental delay and feel the topic may be relevant to their parenting journey.

Please note, this event is not intended for professionals. If you are a professional, we invite you to explore our recorded Conversations Series and Info Sessions on our event page, which are open to all, or visit our Professionals page for more details about our work.

During a MyTime session, there is a guided discussion and a space to connect with other families. These discussions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to share and learn from each other. Find out about the other MyTime’s we run for all families raising children with disability, delay and autism.

More information

MyTime is held online using Zoom.
If you have accessibility needs, please advise during registration.
By registering for this event you agree you have have read and agreed with the MyTime member consent statement - MyTime Consent Statement
Further questions? Contact us at: info@belongsidefamilies.org.au

Disclaimer: Belongside Families provides an opportunity for families raising children with disability to learn from each other and share their experiences and resources. Belongside Families does not provide personalised advice or services.

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.