Making invisible participation barriers visible so neurodivergent children can truly belong.
The EPIC Participation Framework™
Inclusion keeps failing. Not because people don't care, but because participation barriers stay invisible.
The EPIC Participation Framework™ is a neuro-affirming, evidence-informed way of seeing and reducing those barriers , so that every neurodivergent child can genuinely belong.
About the Framework
Most barriers to neurodivergent participation aren’t obvious. They’re built into unspoken expectations, environments designed for neurotypical children, the hidden costs of joining in, and small moments of (often unintentional) exclusion that add up.
The EPIC Participation Framework™ names these challenges, like the Participation Tax, Hidden Expectations & Hidden Barriers, and Returnability, so that the adults working with neurodivergent children can finally see what’s been getting in the way of inclusion, and can do something about it.
Why This Matters Right Now
As NDIS and Thriving Kids reforms change how much individual support is available, more neurodivergent children are relying on the everyday inclusiveness of schools and community programs to participate. That makes those invisible barriers matter more than ever. Organisations don’t need another compliance checklist, they need those barriers made visible. That’s exactly what the EPIC Participation Framework™ does.
Who the Framework is For:
The EPIC Participation Framework™ is for anyone who wants understand and improve neurodivergent inclusion in their setting.
Educators and Schools
Professional learning that fits how schools already run.
Individual and whole-school professional development: Practical, evidence-informed and neuro-affirming, built around real classroom and playground barriers, not just theory.
Community Organisations
Helping sporting clubs, arts and recreation programs and other child focused organisations.
The framework is just as important in the community as it is in the classroom. EPIC supports your organisation to build genuine neurodivergent inclusion and belonging.
Parents, Guardians and Carers
Practical tools to help you find the right spaces for your neurodivergent child.
Online courses and printable resources to help you understand challenges and advocate for your child in community settings.
Neurodivergent Kids belong in Community Spaces
4.3% of children in NSW aged 5-14 are autistic
6-10% of Australian school-aged children have ADHD
Built from Lived Experience & Professional Practice
EPIC combines lived experience as an autistic ADHDer in a society that often unintentionally excludes us - with professional expertise in inclusive education, program design, consultation and children’s community settings.
How to Learn & Apply the Framework
How you engage with the EPIC Participation Framework™ depends on your role and your organisation.
Professional Learning (Coming Soon)
Structured professional development courses for individuals and workplaces.
Educators and Schools (Oct 2026)
Recognised professional development hours across all Australian states & territories
Community Organisations, Support Workers & Children’s Services (Feb 2027)
Professional learning opportunities to better support the neurodivergent children you work with.
EPIC Certification & Licensing (Coming Soon)
Become a certified practitioner or licensed site of the EPIC Participation Framework™.
Consulting Services
Inclusion Audits, Program Reviews and Consultation Calls.
Structured, framework-based assessments of your current practice, and tailored support for applying the framework in your organisation’s context.
Parent Support
Online courses and printable tools to help your child access, participate and belong in community programs, grounded in the Framework.
Speaking & Workshops
Evidence-informed insights into neurodivergent inclusion, participation and belonging.
Available for community events, conferences, podcasts and interview
Online & local workshops coming soon.
What We Offer
EPIC services are designed to be small, sustainable, and impactful — not fast, loud, or overwhelming.
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A calm, supportive conversation.
A one-off 60-minute video or telephone consultation to talk through inclusion questions, challenges, or ideas, and receive tailored guidance without a long-term commitment.
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Support to adjust an existing program.
A focused review of an individual program or activity to help you make it safer, more accessible, and more supportive for neurodivergent participants.
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A practical check-in on how inclusive your organisation is.
A structured review of your policies, practices and environments to identify barriers to inclusion and provide practical, realistic recommendations you can actually implement.
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Self‑paced, practical, neuroaffirming courses to help you build confident, sustainable inclusion.
Courses for Parents currently available. Courses for Organisations coming soon.
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Printable tools and templates to reduce the Participation Tax (the cost of participation) - making participation easier for neurodivergent children and clearer for you.
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I am available to speak at events, conferences, and free public information sessions on neurodivergent inclusion, participation design, and the EPIC framework. See my Speaking Events page for all current events.
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Coming Soon.
Learn the framework directly. I offer structured online training for organisations who want to embed EPIC’s approach – making hidden expectations visible, lowering the Participation Tax, and designing for Returnability. Plus, find short informational videos and images across my business socials to help you understand and apply EPIC in everyday moments. Self‑paced, practical, and grounded in research, professional insight and lived experience.
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