Practical, Gentle Resources for Neurodivergent Families
Looking for practical resources for neurodivergent families? Explore gentle guides, lived experience, and supportive tools to help family life feel calmer, more flexible, and more connected.
This is a growing library of guides, journals, and practical tools designed to support neurodivergent families through real-life challenges – from school stress and homeschooling transitions to emotional regulation and sensory support.
You don’t need to use everything, and you don’t need to follow a set path. Each resource is designed to stand alone and meet families at different stages.
Some tools are free, some are more in-depth – all are created from lived experience and designed to reduce pressure, not add to it.
Neurodivergent Homeschooling & School Transitions
Deschooling Essentials
Free · Printable Mini Guide · Instant Download
A gentle introduction to deschooling for families stepping away from school pressure.
This free mini guide helps you pause, reset, and begin noticing learning without rushing into routines, lessons, or plans. It’s designed to support the early stage of recovery – whether your child is still in school, has recently left, or you’re considering other options.
The Deschooling Survival Guide
$17 AUD · Full Workbook · Instant Download
A deeper, supportive workbook for families navigating life after school – including those already homeschooling and wondering why things still feel hard.
This guide supports the stage after school stops, when pressure can quietly return in new ways. It helps families make sense of learning without recreating school, reduce demand, and move forward at a pace that supports nervous system safety.
Which Deschooling Guide Is Right for You?
These two guides support different stages.
| Deschooling Essentials (Free Mini Guide) | Your Deschooling Survival Guide (Full Workbook) | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | PDF (Instant Download) | PDF (Instant Download) |
| Length | 12 Pages | 40+ pages |
| Sections | 3 condensed sections: 1. What Even Is Deschooling? 2. How Are You Feeling? 3. What Do You Notice? | 6 full sections: All of the above, PLUS: 4. Create Space for Curiosity 5. Learning Without Curriculum 6. From Deschooling to Discovery |
| Printables | 3 essentials: – Deschooling Is / Is Not – Parent Guilt Bingo (Lite) – Today I Noticed Tracker | 10+ complete tools: – All 3 above, PLUS: – Weekly observation spread – Environment Scan – Board Games Cheat Sheet – This Counts As Learning sheet – Ready for Discovery checklist – First Project brainstorm |
| Focus | Reassurance + first steps | Full toolkit to support learning as curiosity returns |
| Best For | Parents who want to dip their toes in and get quick clarity | Parents ready for the complete guide to make deschooling calm, confident, and sustainable |
| Price | Free | AUD $17 |
Emotional Regulation & Sensory Support
Essential Oils & Emotions Tracker
Free · Printable · Instant Download
A simple tracker to help families notice emotional patterns, regulation needs, and supportive strategies over time.
Designed to support emotional awareness without judgement, this tool can be used alongside other regulation strategies as part of a broader emotional toolkit.
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free · Printable Safety Guide
A clear, practical guide to using essential oils safely with children, including dilution ratios and age considerations.
Designed to support confident, informed use – without overwhelm.
Coming Soon
New tools are currently in development, including:
