Parent Coaching Program

Parent Coaching Program (NDIS Early Intervention)

Program Overview

Our Parent Coaching Program is designed to support families of children who require additional assistance with emotional regulation, social skills, and behaviour.

Under NDIS Early Intervention, this program focuses on building parent capacity, empowering caregivers with practical tools, strategies, and confidence to support their child’s development in everyday environments.

We believe that when parents feel supported and equipped, children experience more consistent, safe, and nurturing outcomes.

Program Goals

• Strengthen parent understanding of their child’s emotional and behavioural needs

• Build skills to support emotional regulation and co-regulation

• Develop strategies to improve social interaction and communication

• Support parents in managing challenging behaviours effectively

• Promote positive parent-child relationships

• Encourage consistency across home, school, and community settings

What Parents Will Learn

1. Understanding Your Child

• Child development and emotional needs

• Recognising triggers and unmet needs

• Behaviour as communication

2. Emotional Regulation & Co-Regulation

• How to support children during big emotions

• Co-regulation techniques (calming, grounding, connection)

• Teaching children to identify and express feelings

3. Building Social Skills

• Teaching turn-taking, sharing, and cooperation

• Supporting peer interactions

• Role modelling and guided practice

4. Managing Challenging Behaviour

• Understanding the “why” behind behaviours

• Positive behaviour support strategies

• Setting boundaries with connection

5. Communication Strategies

• Supporting expressive and receptive communication

• Using visual supports and simple language

• Encouraging emotional expression

6. Creating Supportive Environments

• Routines and predictability

• Sensory-aware environments

• Supporting transitions

7. Parent Wellbeing & Confidence

• Managing stress and emotional load

• Building confidence in parenting approach

• Reflective parenting practices

Why This Program Works

This program is:

• Family-centred

• Strengths-based

• Practical and easy to implement

• Aligned with NDIS early intervention principles