Family support
Parent coaching for families of neurodivergent children.
For parents and carers supporting a neurodivergent child, whether or not your child has a diagnosis.
We look at what is happening at home, what your child needs, and what will make everyday life feel more manageable for all of you.
- For parentsand carers
- Onlineor in person in South Africa
- Any stageyour child diagnosed or not
- Packagesbuilt around your family
Is this for you?
Does this sound like home?
Mornings and evenings feel like a battle, every single day.
You've tried the strategies and asked everyone. Nothing seems to stick.
Your children need completely different things, and you're not sure what.
Big feelings arrive fast, and you don't always know what to do in the moment.
You have a new diagnosis and no idea where to start.
Home and school don't feel like they're on the same page.
If any of these feel familiar, we can help. Book a free call
Our approach
We don't change the child. We change what surrounds them.
As a rule of thumb, a neurodivergent child's executive functioning skills can run around 30% behind other children of the same age. That gap is not a choice, and it is not something a child can simply be told to close.
| Morning and evening routines | Routines that fit each child, so the start and end of the day stop being a battle. |
|---|---|
| Big feelings and meltdowns | What to do before, during and after, and how to lend your child your calm. |
| Sensory needs | Understanding what each child needs from their surroundings, and why siblings can be so different. |
| Transitions and change | Making moving between activities, places and plans feel more predictable. |
|---|---|
| Home and school together | One shared language, so your child gets the same support wherever they are. |
| Your own calm | Practical ways to stay regulated yourself, on the hard days too. |
What families tell us changes
From guesswork to a plan.
Most parents come to us after trying everything. What changes is understanding why, and having tools that fit.
Before
- Trying strategy after strategy, with nothing sticking
- Treating every child the same, and wondering why it isn't working
- Reacting to big feelings in the moment
- Feeling stressed, alone and unsure
After
- A clear understanding of how each child thinks and regulates
- Practical tools you can use the same day
- Calmer mornings and evenings, with less effort
- One consistent approach across home and school
- More confidence, and far less stress
How it works
From first call to first session.
No long forms and no commitment until you know it is right for your family.
A free 30-minute call
Online, no charge, no obligation. You tell us what is happening at home and what you have already tried. We tell you honestly whether we can help.
NBI Brain Profiles
Profiles for you and your child show how you each think and regulate. We go through them together in your first or second session.
Parent coaching begins
Regular sessions built around your family. Online, with in-person sessions available in South Africa.
NBI Brain Profiles
Why it works for one child and not another.
Profiles for you and your child map how you each naturally think, focus and respond. It often explains why a strategy works for one child and not their sibling, and why some moments feel harder for you as a parent.
We go through the profiles together, then keep coming back to them throughout coaching. Profiles are prepared by Lauren Kyte, Certified NBI Practitioner.
An NBI Brain Profile is not an assessment or a diagnosis. It describes thinking preferences, not a condition. Read more about NBI profiles at Breaking All Barriers
Lauren Kyte, Certified NBI PractitionerEarly Years specialist · Co-founder, Breaking All Barriers
What's included
What you get.
- NBI Brain Profiles for you and your child
- Parent coaching, online or in person in South Africa
- School sessions where needed
- Written notes after every session
- Practical tools you can use the same day
- WhatsApp support between sessions
In their words
My son is a lot calmer, a lot more aware and coping a lot better, and I am a lot less stressed.
After the sessions, we realised that both of our boys had totally different sensory profiles and that they each needed something very specific. The tools we received were practical, immediately implementable and easy to implement.
We felt immediately at ease talking to Kate and she was able to offer practical guidance for any question or comment we had.
Questions
Before you book.
How pricing works
Family coaching is booked in packages built around your family. We agree everything on the free call, with no obligation.
Is this therapy?
No. This is coaching, not therapy. It is practical and skills-based. If you feel you or your child needs therapeutic support, we will always be honest with you and help you find the right referral.
Does my child need a diagnosis?
No. Many families come to us before a diagnosis, while waiting for one, or without wanting one.
Can I do this if my partner can't join?
Yes. Many parents start on their own and bring their partner in later.
Do sessions have to be online?
No. Sessions are online, with in-person sessions available in South Africa.
Who is Breaking All Barriers?
Breaking All Barriers is the family practice Kate co-founded with Lauren Kyte, an Early Years specialist and Certified NBI Practitioner. Our family coaching is delivered in partnership with it. Visit Breaking All Barriers
Ready when you are
Every family's support looks different.
So everything starts with a conversation. Thirty minutes, online, no charge. You tell us what is happening at home. We tell you honestly whether we can help and what that would look like.
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