What We Do

We work with children who experience self regulation challenges, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Childhood Trauma and behavioural challenges.

We use Greg Santucci's Model of Child Engagement where a child's sense of safety and building trust is paramount. The goal is always participation, but the prerequisites of safety and regulation are necessary in order to engage a child. Ref: https://gregsantucci.com/model-of-child-engagment-moce/

We help children improve sensory integration and regulation, emotional regulation, impulse control, and develop improved social-emotional communication skills.

These skills aid children in better identifying and articulating triggers to their behaviour and in turn exploring problem solving techniques in a supportive, fun, creative way based on an understanding of neuroscience and neurodivergence.

At Best Behaved Kids we explore a number of helpful tools like learning basic neuroscience, sensory supports, techniques for calming as well as mindfulness and thinking strategies. We help children learn to understand their different internal emotions, their sensory needs and the thinking patterns that cause them to react in particular ways.  

We see great results such as improved impulse control, friendship skills, problem solving, self talk, mindfulness and improved attentiveness. You will truly be amazed as your child begins to practice their new skills learnt at Best Behaved Kids sessions. See our Google reviews for comments from some of our client families and professionals we have collaborated with.

SUPPORT

Best Behaved Kids offers an effective and carefully planned three-step solution to helping your child overcome their challenges: -

• Consultation. This is where we first meet and discuss your child’s individual circumstances and needs.We prefer that your child is not present as we talk about some sensitive things during this appointment.
• Observation &  Assessment. This step enables us observe and understand your child’s situation and your challenges, then assess the exact kind of help and support that may be required. We collate information gathered from direct observations, from the child, parents/carers, teachers and other specialists involved in the care of your child. We then create a unique, personalised plan and support program that your child and your family can benefit from in a timely way.
• Program Management.  We will carefully implement and manage each individually prepared program to ensure that your child is making progress and that they gain the best possible outcome from it. Our programs are individually created so that your child AND your family benefit.

Appointments are usually conducted during the school day. We do offer sessions in the school holidays and in the afternoons during school terms, although appointments are limited.