Services
Supporting Child Development and Behaviour from Birth to 12 Years
Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, Connected Families offers flexible, family centred and inclusive support to help your child - and your whole family - thrive.
I believe families are the experts on their children. My role is to partner with you - to listen, to learn, and to work together on strategies that fit your unique child, whānau and everyday life.
I support families with children aged 0-12, with and without disabilities, through a relationship based approach grounded in a clear and simple framework: Notice - Recognise - Respond.
Together, we will notice behaviour, strengths, challenges, likes and dislikes. We will recognise the meaning of the behaviour and adapt our response accordingly to help the child thrive.
Support is flexible and can take place:
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In your home (Hamilton and surrounding areas)
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Online (anywhere in New Zealand)
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In an office space in Hamilton Central
Funding options
There are various options to help you pay for services offered by Connected Families . You might be able to use funding such as:
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Child Disability Allowance (CDA). CDA is a recognition payment for the primary caregiver, acknowledging the extra care and attention they provide each day. You could choose to use this funding to pay towards our services to support you.
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WINZ Disability Allowance (DA). As a registered WINZ supplier, if you qualify for the Disability Allowance, then WINZ could pay you up to $80.35 per week, depending on verified weekly costs. You can choose to use this funding to pay for our services if it best supports your whānau. The DA is a cost-based payment that helps towards regular ongoing expenses related to a disability or health condition.
If you are not sure what applies to your situation, feel free to get in touch - I'm happy to guide you through the process to make support accessible for your whānau.
Services
Special offer
Goal-Focused Support Package
Work towards a specific goal with tailored, practical support for your whānau.
4 sessions for $360
These sessions are designed to bring confidence, connection and calm into everyday life as we focus on what matters most to you and your child.
How it works
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Choose a specific goal (e.g. morning routines, managing meltdowns, building social communication skills)
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Sessions are flexible and can be booked weekly or fortnightly to suit your family's pace.
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Travel costs may apply depending on your location. Online sessions are also available.
Get in touch to discuss your goals and book your package!
I can support you!
If any of this sounds familiar, reach out. I offer constructive, practical, evidence-based strategies tailored to your child and your family - whether or not your child has a diagnosis or disability - to help you feel more confident, calm and connected as a parent or caregiver.
Together, we’ll find solutions that work for your everyday life.
How I can support you and your family
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Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
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Learning through play
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Managing big emotions and emotional regulation
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Tantrums and challenging behaviour
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Building social and communication skills
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Toileting and toilet training
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Mealtimes and eating challenges
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Sleep routines and settling
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General child development and milestones
Are you concerned about any of the following?
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You're worried your child may be falling behind compared to their peers
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They use gestures (like hand-leading) instead of words to communicate
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Everyday tasks — like shopping or visiting friends — feel stressful or overwhelming
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You're waiting for an assessment or early intervention, but want to start helping your child now
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You're concerned about how your child is learning at school, kindy, or childcare