✦ Feeling like you're constantly defending your child's needs to a world that doesn't understand
✦ Second-guessing every decision because nothing you try seems to "work"
✦ Explaining your child's behaviour to family members, teachers, and strangers who just don't get it
✦ Loving your child fiercely while feeling completely lost about how to help them
✦ Managing sibling resentment while trying to explain why your Autistic child needs different support
✦ Fighting for basic accommodations at school meetings where you feel unheard and dismissed (because they don’t see what you see at home)
Does Loving Your Child Feel Like It's Not Enough?
hey fellow mama...
You've been doing everything "right," haven't you? Reading the books, trying the strategies, adjusting everything except your own exhaustion. But somehow, it feels like you're walking on eggshells in your own home while that constant question remains: Am I doing enough?
Here's what I discovered after years of feeling like I was failing my PDA Autistic son: You're not failing. You're just using strategies that weren't designed for your neurodivergent child.
My family’s transformation happened when I stopped trying to parent my son in the way I thought I should be and instead started understanding what he was trying to tell me. Within just one week of shifting to connection-first approaches, our entire family dynamic changed. He became calmer, we started playing together again, and I finally felt like the mother I always wanted to be.
That same “aha-moment” transformation is exactly why I created this community- because I want you to experience that shift, too. Not through behaviour management or outdated discipline techniques that are more harmful than helpful, but through genuine understanding and connection.
This is possible for your family too. Here's exactly how...
Here's the Truth About Parenting Your Autistic Child
✓ Expert guidance from someone who truly gets it - both professionally and personally
✓ Immediate access to actionable resources that can create calm in your home
✓ Supportive community of parents who understand your daily reality
✓ PDA-specific support that makes sense for your child
✓ Connection-first strategies that honour your child's authentic self
Get instant access to Connection First: Family Autism Support - the comprehensive community that helps you understand what your child is really communicating, build genuine connection instead of compliance, and finally find clarity in your parenting approach.
Begin Transforming Your Understanding of Your Child’s Autistic Identity - One Gentle Shift at a Time
Introducing Connection First: A Family Autism Support Community
I created the Connection First Community because I couldn't find support like this when I needed it most. As an AuDHD mother raising three children (including my PDA Autistic son), I've lived through those 2 am meltdowns, the school parking lot tears, and the overwhelming feeling that everyone else had it figured out except me.
And here's what makes my support different: I bring over a decade of professional experience working with Autistic children and their families in education, plus a psychology background and training in Acceptance and Commitment Coaching. I know what works in supporting Autistic children and families and I can honestly say I've been where you are. I've felt the confusion, the grief, the love so big it hurts, and those bedroom floor moments when nothing seems to work.
I'm here because you deserve support that sees your child's magic AND your overwhelm. And guess what, you deserved that support yesterday. You deserve strategies that actually work in your life, not just in theory.
Family Autism Support Coach | Neurodivergent Mother | Your Guide Who Truly Gets It
Hi there, I'm Chantal 👋
Connect with both neurodivergent and neurotypical parents of Autistic children who truly understand your journey - no judgment, no compliance mentality, just genuine support and practical wisdom in a carefully moderated space.
Join Your Tribe
Get ongoing support from someone who combines professional expertise with real lived experience of raising Autistic children and understanding neurodivergent family life.
Access Expert Guidance
Create sustainable rhythms at home that support everyone's nervous system while building the confidence to advocate effectively at school and beyond - always meeting your child where they are.
Transform Your Family Dynamic
Move from managing compliance to understanding needs with connection-first strategies that honour your child's authentic self, support their nervous system, and create lasting trust.
Build Genuine Connection
Learn what meltdowns and sensory responses are really telling you (not "behaviours" to manage, but communication to understand) through our expert-guided community discussions and comprehensive resource library.
Decode Your Child's Communication
Get the support you need, when you need it
How Connection First Works
This community includes everything your family needs to move from surviving to thriving with connection-first Autism support.
✓ Seasonal challenges and solutions
✓ Advanced connection-first strategies
✓ PDA-specific intensive support
Quarterly Deep Dive Sessions
✓ Comprehensive Sensory Breakthrough Workshop training
✓ Implementation support and guidance
Exclusive Workshop Content
✓ Real-time support and guidance
✓ Priority question answering
✓ Direct access to expert insights
Live fortnightly Q&A Access
Everything in Connection Circle PLUS live expert guidance & Priority Support
$67/month
Support Circle
✓ Expert insights on your biggest challenges
✓ Opportunity to shape community Q & A topics
✓ Real questions from real families
fortnightly Q&A Recordings Archive
✓ Daily Life & Family Strategies discussions
✓ Understanding Your Child expert guidance
✓ PDA Support & Understanding
✓ Advocacy & Support with real scripts and templates
✓ Parent & Caregiver wellbeing support
✓ Quick, Actionable Resources that truly support your child
Supportive Community Access
✓ What Sensory Overwhelm Is My Child Experiencing?
✓ Daily Sensory Check-In for Parents
✓ Self-Care for Neurodivergent Parents
✓ School Meeting Preparation Checklist
✓ Email Scripts for School Advocacy
5 Essential Resource Guides (+ new additions added regularly)
Your foundation for understanding, initial parenting shifts, and community support
$29/month
Connection Circle
What's Included
✗ You're looking for behavioural compliance strategies or ABA approaches
✗ You want overnight fixes rather than sustainable relationship building
✗ You're not interested in community connection and peer support
✗ You prefer one-size-fits-all programs over individualized approaches
Not the right fit if:
✓ You have an Autistic child (diagnosed or suspected) and want connection-first support
✓ You're ready to honour your child's authentic self rather than trying to "fix" them
✓ You want expert guidance combined with genuine peer support
✓ You value both professional expertise and lived experience
✓ You're committed to neurodiversity-affirming approaches
✓ You are over begging to be heard by professionals and sitting on waitlists to see positive change
✓ You want flexible support that fits your real life
Perfect for you if:
Is Connection First Right for Your Family?
I want you to feel completely supported in your Connection First journey. If you're struggling to connect with the community or find value in your membership, I'm personally here to help you get the most from your experience.
Month-to-month flexibility: No hidden fees, cancel anytime - this is completely low-risk for your family.
Your Belonging & Satisfaction Promise
Frequently Asked Questions
The Connection First Community is expert-guided with clear moderation focused on solutions and support. I'm actively present daily with professional insights, actionable strategies, and a commitment to keeping discussions constructive and helpful.
Meltdowns aren't a sign that connection-first approaches don't work - they're your child's nervous system communicating overwhelm. Our community helps you understand what those moments are telling you and how to support your child's regulation through them, rather than trying to eliminate your child’s natural responses to overwhelm.
Our resources are designed for busy parents with quick-reference guides and strategies you can implement immediately. The community is there when you need it, not another thing on your to-do list.
Connection First costs less than one therapy session but gives you ongoing support, expert guidance, and peer connection. You can cancel anytime if it's not providing value.
I specifically support complex presentations including PDA, multiple neurodivergent traits, and challenging family dynamics. Our community addresses real, unfiltered family life, not just textbook scenarios.
Many families start with one parent learning these approaches. As you become more confident and you can see the impact for your child, family members often naturally become more supportive of what's clearly working.
I personally moderate all discussions with clear community guidelines focused on neurodiversity-affirming support. We maintain a space free from judgment, behaviour modification focus, or medical advice.
Absolutely! You can change your membership tier anytime to match your family's current needs and capacity.
Your child moves through their morning routine at their own pace, and you're right there with them - present, unhurried, truly connected.
When they start to feel overwhelmed, you recognize the signs immediately. Not as "difficult behaviour" to stop, but as their nervous system telling you exactly what they need- and you can adjust to support them. You become their safe harbour, and you watch as they learn to regulate with you by their side.
This isn't a dream - this is what happens when parents embrace connection-first approaches and start parenting the child they have in front of them. Join our growing community of families who've moved from surviving to thriving.
