Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel like living in a constant state of high alert.
You're juggling meltdowns and managing schools that don’t understand, as well as your own rising overwhelm. You push down your own needs just to make it through the day, even though the emotional load is relentless and the burnout is real. Yet still, you show up - every single time.
At The Harbour, we know:
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You’re exhausted from carrying it all alone.
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Resources often feel fragmented and ineffective.
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You worry constantly about your child’s future outcomes.
That's why this space exists - to give you real, grounded, compassionate parenting support that actually helps.
You are not alone - Find Support from Parents who Understand
Why join The Dock - A Safe Harbour for Neurodivergent Families
The Dock isn’t just another parenting group. It’s the space I wish I had when I was burnt out, overstimulated and holding it all together with nothing left.
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Real Neurodivergent-specific support
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Evidence-based, real-life tested strategies that work.
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A community that speaks your language
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Whole-parent support from emotional regulation to education advocacy to daily survival tools.
Our support is real, practical and emotionally reassuring, designed specifically by and for ND families.
What You'll Gain - Confidence, Connection and Calm
That quiet “thank god it’s not just me” feeling when you scroll the community or listen to a voice note, you’ll finally hear your story reflected back. You’ll feel less weird, less alone and more like you’re doing better than you thought.
Fewer tabs open in your brain
You’ll stop bouncing between apps, articles and group chats trying to find answers. Instead, you’ll know where to go and trust that what you find will actually help.
Real advice for your kind of family. Not Pinterest routines or sticker charts. Just practical, honest strategies from people who get PDA, sensory meltdowns, sibling guilt and the EHCP war zone.
Support that doesn’t make you perform. Whether you’re venting at 11pm or quietly lurking for three weeks, you’re still part of this. You don’t need to show up a certain way to belong.
Little shifts that feel like big wins. Like finally knowing what to say in a meeting. Or feeling less panicked when your child unravels. You’ll start to feel a bit steadier without needing a life overhaul.
A space where being vulnerable doesn’t feel risky. You can talk about the parts of parenting no one else sees - the rage, the guilt, the grief - and be met with “same” instead of silence.
The freedom to take what you need and leave the rest. You won’t fall behind. You won’t be judged. You’ll just know this is here - waiting, ready, when you are.
The feeling of being in a room full of people who get it - even if that room is your phone. You’ll feel it in your body: that drop in your shoulders, that breath you didn’t know you were holding. That moment you realise you’re not carrying this alone anymore.
Community Options - Choose the Right Support for Your Journey
Shoreline
Perfect if you’re overwhelmed and hesitant about joining yet another community:
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Quick daily check-ins from people who truly get it.
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Access easy, practical resources without scrolling for hours.
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Simple, compassionate support threads- no judgment, no fluff.
Real-life outcome:
You'll immediately feel less alone, less guilty and more grounded. You’ll breathe easier knowing help is never more than a quick tap away.
Open Waters
Ideal if you're craving deeper support but still juggling the beautiful chaos of daily life:
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Everything from Shoreline, plus monthly practical workshops on topics you genuinely care about (school meetings, managing meltdowns, emotional self-care).
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Monthly connection circles led by parents who’ve truly been there.
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Discounts on helpful courses that won’t overwhelm your budget.
Real-life outcome:
You’ll walk away with real tools, grounded strategies and the confidence to advocate for your child without second-guessing yourself.
Open Waters helps you stay steady, even when life feels anything but.
Deep Dive
Best if you're done piecing things together alone - this is your full-circle support system.
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Includes all Open Waters benefits.
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Monthly deep-dive courses on the real stuff no one prepares you for -burnout, advocacy, sibling dynamics and more
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Fortnightly Parent Circles - small, safe spaces to vent, reflect and feel genuinely seen
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Anchor Sessions - powerful, focused check-ins for clarity, direction and emotional reset
Real-life outcome:
This is where things shift.
You’ll feel emotionally lighter, deeply supported, and finally confident in the choices you’re making as a parent. Deep Dive is where survival ends and your thriving begins.
Parent Stories - Real Voices, Real Transformations
"Before The Dock, I felt like I was drowning. Now I have tools, understanding and most importantly - people who get it"
- A.F.
"Joining The Dock was the turning point for me. I was burnt out, constantly second-guessing myself and felt completely alone in this journey. What I found here wasn’t just advice - it was deep understanding, real connection and space to breathe. Now, I parent with more calm, confidence and compassion - not just for my child, but for myself too"
- F.D.
"The support here has changed how I see my child - and myself. I’ve gone from constant guilt to real confidence"
- J.S.
