From the Start
Understanding the brain behind the behaviour.
Helping parents, carers and educators understand what is happening underneath a child's behaviour, and what support can actually help.
Jodie Moar — Child Development & Behaviour Consultant
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How can we help?
For parents & carers
Parent & Family Support
Understand behaviour, regulation, routines and everyday challenges, with practical next steps.
Learn moreFor NDIS participants
NDIS Support
Capacity building and family coaching for self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants.
Learn moreFor educators & teams
Educator Support & Training
Professional learning and observation that turn understanding into realistic classroom support.
Learn moreWhy is my child behaving like this?
You might be wondering why your child:
- melts down over things that seem small
- struggles to start everyday tasks
- seems to ignore instructions
- becomes overwhelmed quickly
There is usually more happening underneath the behaviour than we can see.
Learn more about parent supportHow we work
Looking underneath the behaviour
Understand what's underneath
Behaviour is communication. We look at development, nervous-system state, sensory needs, executive functioning, communication, environment and unmet needs before focusing on the behaviour itself.
Support the developing skill
Children do well when they can. Regulation, flexibility, attention, planning and emotional control all develop over time. We identify what is making something hard and support the skill still developing.
Support Through Connection
When children feel connected and understood, they are better supported to learn, grow and build new skills. Adults can provide clear guidance while keeping the relationship at the centre.
Supporting eligible self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants.
Hi, I'm Jodie.
I'm a paediatric nurse, counsellor and parent educator. I help adults understand children through brain development, regulation and relationships, and turn that into practical support for everyday life.
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