GROW: A Practical Framework for Supporting Your Autistic Child

Tools for regulation, connection and cooperation

This practical session introduces the GROW framework – a clear, actionable approach to understanding and responding to your autistic child’s needs. Parents and carers will leave with immediately implementable strategies for supporting emotional regulation, managing sensory needs, building cooperation, and strengthening connection with their child.

Key topics covered:

• Understanding and supporting emotional regulation
• Managing sensory needs and sensory training approaches
• Supporting communication with emphasis on processing time
• Addressing anxiety and interoceptive difficulties
• Building cooperation through connection
• De-escalation strategies that strengthen relationships
• Practical approaches to common daily challenges