Neuro-affirming parenting strategies

I offer Qualified neurodiversity coaching for home and school visits. I also provide tailor-made resources and environment specific support to help South African families thrive in a neuro-affirming space.

Services

Neuro-Affirming Home Support: Individualised Coaching for families in South Africa.

Personalised In-Home Support: Neuro-Affirming Coaching for Your Family ​Creating a home environment that truly supports a neurodivergent child requires more than just general advice—it requires a deep understanding of your family’s unique rhythm. As a qualified neurodiversity facilitator and coach with over 17 years of experience in education, I provide individualised home visits designed to bridge the gap between classroom strategies and daily home life. ​Tailored Strategies in Your Own Environment ​Every family is different, which is why my at-home support begins where life happens. By observing your child and your household dynamics in person, I provide bespoke resources and practical environmental adjustments that a clinical setting simply cannot offer. Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, managing PDA (Pervasive Demand Avoidance), or seeking better ways to support your child’s learning profile, my goal is to help you build a neuro-affirming home environment. ​What My In-Home Coaching Includes: ​Environment Audits: Practical tweaks to your home layout to reduce sensory overload and support executive functioning. ​Customised Resource Packs: Tools, visual schedules, and "toolkits" specific to your child’s interests and needs. Educational Advocacy ​Family-Centric Coaching: Supportive sessions for parents and siblings to foster understanding and reduce household burnout.

Professional Educator training and parent workshops in South Africa focusing on neuro-affirming strategies as well as PDA support.

Workshops designed for educators, focusing on inclusive teaching strategies and recognizing neurodiversity. Additional dates available upon request.

Parent Workshops with a specialisation in PDA.

Interactive sessions to empower parents with strategies for understanding and supporting their neurodiverse children.

Events

Pervasive Demand Avoidance support and tips
26Mar

Pervasive Demand Avoidance support and tips

  • R450
  •  2026/03/26 10:00 AM
  • Online Event

An online workshop exploring the early signs of neurodiversity and how to go about diagnosis, as well as partnering with teachers to ensure the success of your children.

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Stop the Battlefield: A New Map for Neurodiversity

  •  2026/04/23 06:00 PM - 2026/04/23 09:47 AM

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Educator and School Support Imhoff Waldorf School

  •  2026/04/25 09:45 AM - 2026/04/25 09:45 AM

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Educator and School Support

  •  2026/03/03 02:15 PM - 2026/03/03 09:44 AM

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ADD and ADHD workshop
26Jul

ADD and ADHD workshop

  •  2025/07/26 02:00 PM - 2026/01/01 08:51 AM
  • Online Event

ADD and ADHD and the spectrum: decode and connect and create a successful home life.

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Beyond the diagnosis: Empowering parents of children on the spectrum.
19Jul

Beyond the diagnosis: Empowering parents of children on the spectrum.

  •  2025/07/19 10:00 AM - 2025/07/19 08:00 PM
  • Online Event

This online workshop offers a clear and supportive introduction for parents who are new to their child's autism diagnosis.

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Events

Pervasive Demand Avoidance support and tips
26Mar

Pervasive Demand Avoidance support and tips

  • R450
  •  2026/03/26 10:00 AM
  • Online Event

An online workshop exploring the early signs of neurodiversity and how to go about diagnosis, as well as partnering with teachers to ensure the success of your children.

Read More

Stop the Battlefield: A New Map for Neurodiversity

  •  2026/04/23 06:00 PM - 2026/04/23 09:47 AM

Read More

Educator and School Support Imhoff Waldorf School

  •  2026/04/25 09:45 AM - 2026/04/25 09:45 AM

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Educator and School Support

  •  2026/03/03 02:15 PM - 2026/03/03 09:44 AM

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ADD and ADHD workshop
26Jul

ADD and ADHD workshop

  •  2025/07/26 02:00 PM - 2026/01/01 08:51 AM
  • Online Event

ADD and ADHD and the spectrum: decode and connect and create a successful home life.

Read More
Beyond the diagnosis: Empowering parents of children on the spectrum.
19Jul

Beyond the diagnosis: Empowering parents of children on the spectrum.

  •  2025/07/19 10:00 AM - 2025/07/19 08:00 PM
  • Online Event

This online workshop offers a clear and supportive introduction for parents who are new to their child's autism diagnosis.

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Testimonials

     

 The workshop offered incredible insights that transformed my perspective and improved our family dynamics. 

John M.
Father of a neurodiverse child
     

 As an educator, I now feel more confident in recognizing and supporting neurodiverse students effectively. Andrea really motivated my team and I. 

Shireen
Primary school teacher
     

 The practical strategies and understanding I have learnt about PDA have really helped me to better understand my son. 

Natasha
Mother of one child on the spectrum
     

 "Andrea has contributed many articles to APM, sharing her life experience and talent. A qualified teacher with 17 years of experience, she is also a writer and has three children of her own, two of whom are on the spectrum. She wants to highlight ASD's "intricacies" while educating parents, individuals, and communities, empowering them with knowledge and hope." Sharon Longo - Editor of Autism Parenting Magazine 

Autism Parenting Magazine
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Contact

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Articles

The Art of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Support Communication and Connection in Neurodivergent Children - by Andrea Grant

The Art of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Support Communication and Connection in Neurodivergent Children - by Andrea Grant

Understanding the complicated language of children on the spectrum.

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Echolalia and Scripting: Understanding Language Development in Autistic Children

Echolalia and Scripting: Understanding Language Development in Autistic Children

The different ways that neurodiverse children acquire language and the importance of declarative speech.

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The "Hulk" Meltdown: Understanding PDA Masking and De-escalation at Home.

The "Hulk" Meltdown: Understanding PDA Masking and De-escalation at Home.

A lived experience of what happens when your PDAer is overstimulated.

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Understanding the PDA Cycle: Managing Anxiety and Nervous System Overload in Autistic Children.

Understanding the PDA Cycle: Managing Anxiety and Nervous System Overload in Autistic Children.

Understanding that PDA is a nervous system disorder and many responses are limbic.

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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: A Guide for Single Mothers Raising Neurodiverse Children

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: A Guide for Single Mothers Raising Neurodiverse Children

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Positive Discipline for PDA: Why Collaborative Approaches Work Better Than Punishment.

Positive Discipline for PDA: Why Collaborative Approaches Work Better Than Punishment.

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ADHD and the Fawn Response: How to Help Your Child Build Authentic Self-Worth

ADHD and the Fawn Response: How to Help Your Child Build Authentic Self-Worth

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5 Grounding Techniques for Neurodivergent kids: Managing Sensory Overload and Meltdown.

5 Grounding Techniques for Neurodivergent kids: Managing Sensory Overload and Meltdown.

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PDA and Alexithymia: Improving Body Awareness and Interoception in Neurodivergent Teens.

PDA and Alexithymia: Improving Body Awareness and Interoception in Neurodivergent Teens.

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The Sarcasm Decoder ring I never got - by Andrea Grant

The Sarcasm Decoder ring I never got - by Andrea Grant

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The Unfiltered Truth: Setting Boundaries and Reducing Social Demands for PDA children - by Andrea Grant

The Unfiltered Truth: Setting Boundaries and Reducing Social Demands for PDA children - by Andrea Grant

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Adventures in Neurodiverse play dates: runny eggs, Owl girls, and Unconditional Fun - by Andrea Grant

Adventures in Neurodiverse play dates: runny eggs, Owl girls, and Unconditional Fun - by Andrea Grant

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