Supporting those who parent and educate our neurodiverse young people.
Benefit from the power of lived experience, accessible information, empathetic understanding and inclusive community. Welcome to ND Unpacked.
About ND Unpacked
ND Unpacked is all about providing support for parents, carers and teachers.
The mental load for an adult supporting the development and education of neurodiverse youth is heavy, unpredictable and can feel overwhelming. From understanding complicated testing reports to navigating challenging behaviours, from understanding how the neurodiverse brain differs from a neurotypical one and unpacking what that means in your home, your classroom. your life.
I am here to help.
Coaching and Consultancy Services
ND Unpacked offers a variety of support options to provide you with the most relevant and personalised support and advice.
Parent / carer coaching
Personal meeting, either face to face or online to discuss concerns, questions around schooling and learning plans, parenting techniques and/or grow your understanding of neurodiversity as it impacts you.
Parent / Carer Support Group Gatherings
Join one of our friendly, facilitated group meetings to connect with parents and carers on a similar journey. Share ideas, ask questions and feel a little less isolated.
Diagnostic Report Translation
Have a diagnosis but no idea what the report means? Need help to understand how to support your young person? Experienced help is at hand.
Education Consultancy
For teachers and schools aiming to improve their inclusion practices and better understand the needs and behaviours of their neurodiverse students.
Education Support Staff PD
Negotiated with school leadership to ensure relevance, effectiveness and staff cohesion, this Professional Development provides opportunities for support staff to grow their understanding and professional practice around neurodiversity.
Student Empathy Presentation
Give students the opportunity to understand neurodiversity in simple terms and empower them to become more understanding and empathetic. Includes PD around presenting this information to students without targeting individuals and copies of slideshow materials.
Who am I to say...?
Katie Bingham.
AuDHD mum of two amazing individuals, one of whom is diagnosed ASD (level 2) and GAD.
Teacher of 20+ years in the Victorian state schools system, both Primary and Secondary.
I have a B Teach, Primary (Hons), Trauma informed coaching certification and the benefit of having vast experience both teaching and parenting neurodiverse individuals. VIT registration (including working with children check), Childsafe and mandatory reporting courses all up to date.
I am passionate about helping people to make challenging circumstances easier, through communication, knowledge and empathy. Empowering our adults can only have positive flow-on effects for our young people in both understanding themselves in the world and their mental health, whilst they navigate times of massive personal growth.
The experience of neurodiversity is different for everyone and there is so much information to process. Let me help.
How can I help?
Make contact and let me know how best to support you. Request a booking or enquire about our group meetings.
From clients
Developing and maintaining positive relationships is at the heart of everything I do. Ensuring people feel heard, supported and empowered is why I do my job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! There are strategies for home and school that can help in the meantime and specific steps towards seeking a diagnosis, should you wish to. We can talk through the pros and cons of seeking a diagnosis and / or medicating if it has been professionally suggested.
Yes! We can sit down together and go through the testing reports, what they mean and how you can best support your child. I can also help you to have reasonable expectations around what school can do to help and how to positively advocate for your child's needs.
Yes please! We can work together to tailor PD to specific groups or whole staff cohorts to address your needs. This may include:
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Understanding what neurodivergence is (and isn't).
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What it feels like to navigate a neurotypical system with a neurodivergent brain.
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Sharing strategies for classrooms, playgrounds and behaviour management that are inclusive, supportive and neuro-affirming.
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Adapting tasks and assessments to support and highlight the strengths of your neurodiverse learners.
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Explaining and embracing neurodiversity among students.
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Reflecting on personal practice and our own bias when it comes to engaging with neurodiverse students.
There is. Come along to a group session and share as much or as little of your story as you wish. These facilitated sessions aim to give everyone a voice and broaden your network of supporters.
Absolutely! Coaching allows us to be heard in a non-judgemental, supportive environment where our words have no impact on our loved ones. Take some you time to meet your own needs so that you have more capacity to 'adult' at home.
NDIS funding must be used solely for the person it is allocated to. If your child has funding it cannot be used to support parents or carers. If you are a funded adult, please feel free to email to discuss options available.