Explore Our Courses for Parents
Supporting You to Support Your Neurodivergent Child in Real-World Community Settings
Practical, respectful, real-world guidance to help you navigate sport, activities, and community programs without overwhelm, conflict, or burnout.
Because inclusion shouldn’t depend on how hard you have to fight for it.
Finding the right community program for your child can feel overwhelming.
You might be trying to:
explain your child’s needs to instructors
work out whether a program is truly inclusive
advocate when things aren’t working
or simply help your child participate safely and successfully
Many parents are expected to navigate this — without ever being shown how.
These courses are designed to change that.
EPIC Courses for Parents provide clear, practical guidance to help you:
understand how inclusion works in real community settings
communicate effectively with instructors and organisations
make informed decisions about programs
advocate in a way that is constructive and sustainable
This is not clinical or therapeutic training.
It’s about giving you the tools to confidently navigate the environments your child wants to be part of.
These courses are designed for parents and carers of neurodivergent children who:
want their child to access community activities (sport, arts, recreation)
are unsure how to communicate their child’s needs
have had mixed or negative experiences with programs
want to advocate effectively without constant stress
are looking for practical, real-world guidance
Available Courses
Parent Course 1: This course was designed to help parents assess and select community programs that are more likely to support their child, reducing repeated negative experiences and emotional burnout.
Parent Course 2: This course was designed to help parents communicate relevant, useful information about their child in a way that supports instructors without overwhelming them.
EPIC Inclusion Consulting courses are educational in nature only.
They are designed to provide practical guidance on inclusion in community settings and are not a substitute for medical, therapeutic, behavioural, or clinical advice.
These courses:
do not provide individualised recommendations
do not assess or diagnose any condition
do not replace guidance from qualified health, education, or allied health professionals
All content is general in nature and intended to support understanding and application in community environments.
EPIC Inclusion Consulting is not a Registered Training Organisation.
Courses are non-accredited professional development and are not nationally recognised qualifications.
Certificates of completion are issued for personal or professional development purposes only.
What You'll Learn
Parent Course 1Choosing the Right Community Program for Your Neurodivergent Child
This course guides you through the process of finding community programs that genuinely work for your child. You'll learn why most programs are designed for a "typical" child, how to spot hidden expectations that create barriers, and what to look for during research and trial sessions. By the end, you'll have a clear framework for making confident decisions without the pressure of finding perfection.
Parent Course 2Helping Community Coaches Understand Your Neurodivergent Child
This course equips you with practical strategies for communicating with coaches, instructors, facilitators and program leaders. You'll learn how to share the right information without over-sharing, how to build collaborative relationships that benefit your child, and how to advocate effectively when challenges arise. The goal is to help you feel like a partner in your child's participation, not an outsider.
Parent Course 3When Community Participation Isn’t Working for Your Neurodivergent Child: What To Do Next
This course helps you navigate the difficult moments when a program isn't working. You'll learn how to assess whether to adjust, pause, or move on, and how to do so without guilt or self-doubt. We'll also explore how to use challenging experiences as valuable information for finding better-fit opportunities going forward.
Parent Course 4Advocating for Your Neurodivergent Child in Community Programs
This course builds your confidence and skills as an advocate. You'll learn how to communicate your child's needs clearly and respectfully, how to handle difficult conversations with program staff, and how to advocate in ways that build bridges rather than barriers. The focus is on practical, real-world strategies that work across different community settings.
These courses are educational in nature and are not a substitute for medical, therapeutic, or clinical advice.
They are designed to support you in navigating community environments, not to replace the guidance of your child’s care team.
Meet Your Trainer
Hi, I’m Erica.
I’m a qualified primary school teacher with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent students, including in specialist support settings. I also co-lead a community-based karate program designed specifically for children with additional support needs, where I work directly with instructors and families to create inclusive, practical solutions in real-world environments.
Alongside my professional background, I bring lived experience as a neurodivergent adult and parent. I understand what it’s like to navigate systems that aren’t always designed with your child in mind, and how exhausting that can be.
My work is focused on helping bridge the gap between what inclusion should look like, and what actually happens in community settings like sport, recreation, and activity programs.
Everything I share is grounded in:
real-world experience (not just theory)
practical strategies that can actually be used
a respectful, strengths-based approach to neurodivergence
I designed these courses to support you with clear, realistic guidance, so you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
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These courses are designed for parents and carers of neurodivergent children who want support navigating community settings such as sport, recreation, and activity-based programs.
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You’ll learn practical strategies for understanding inclusion, communicating with instructors, choosing suitable programs, and advocating effectively in real-world community environments.
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Yes. The courses focus on how neurodivergence shows up in community settings, rather than specific diagnoses, so they are relevant across a wide range of needs.
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No. These courses are not behavioural or therapeutic training. They focus on navigating environments, communication, and advocacy, not individual behaviour strategies.
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No. These courses are educational only and are not a replacement for medical, therapeutic, or clinical support.
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No. The content is general in nature and designed to be applied using your own knowledge of your child and their needs.
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Each course is designed to be concise and practical, with approximately 60 minutes of total content.
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Yes. You can complete the courses at your own pace, at a time that suits you.
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Yes, you will have ongoing access to the course content after purchase.
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Yes, courses include a Certificate of Completion for personal use. These are not formal qualifications.
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No. Every program and situation is different. These courses provide guidance and tools, but outcomes will vary depending on the environment and circumstances.
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The courses include guidance on how to recognise when something isn’t working and how to decide what to do next.
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These courses are designed for parents. If you also work in a community program, you may find the Organisation Courses more relevant.