We Work With:
✅ Families navigating school refusal or school can't
✅ Neurodivergent students (ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma history)
✅ Parents feeling lost, judged, or shut out
✅ Schools needing realistic, trauma-informed guidance
✅ Teens and kids struggling to feel safe, seen, or successful
“You don’t have to walk this path alone.”
A personalised plan co-created with parents, designed to be shared with teachers.
Behaviour Support
Therapeutic, neuro-affirming plans delivered under the NDIS, by qualified BSPs.
Parent Coaching
A personalised plan co-created with parents, designed to be shared with teachers.
Transition Support
Primary School to High School
High School to TAFE/University
Home Schooling back to Mainstream School
Behind every school refusal is a child fighting invisible battles. Our job? To equip them with better armor.
School Advocacy
We help schools understand school distress — and how to create belonging and safety.
Occupational Therapy
Sensory support and regulation strategies that support your child’s nervous system.
"The Guided Path is here to lighten the load.
No family should walk this path alone."
Our Philosophy :
Guiding families from school distress to school success.
The Guided Path, we believe school refusal—or 'school can’t'—is never a choice, but a distress signal. Our approach is rooted in three core principles:
1. It’s Not Defiance, It’s Dysregulation
Research shows that school avoidance stems from unmet needs, whether sensory, emotional, or cognitive. We look beyond the behavior to:
✔ Identify hidden barriers (anxiety, executive function gaps, social challenges).
✔ Build neurodivergent-affirming strategies, not compliance.
2. Progress Starts Where the Child Is
Evidence-based frameworks (PBS, CBT) guide our work, but flexibility is key.
We:
✔ Meet students in their window of tolerance.
✔ Celebrate micro-wins (5 minutes in class today > 0 yesterday).
3. Systems Change, Not Just Child Change
Real transformation requires team effort.
We:
✔ Work with school to ensure adjustments within that environment meets the student's needs.
✔ Equip families with home-based tools.
✔ Advocate for NDIS-plan alignment across all environments.
The Result?
A child who feels understood, schools that feel supported, and families who regain hope—backed by measurable outcomes.
Our Commitment to Our Clients
Individualised Care
We believe every child deserves support tailored to their unique needs. Our team provides personalised, community-based care that aligns with your family’s values and local resources—because meaningful progress starts with understanding your context.
Professional Expertise
Backed by qualified behaviour specialists and evidence-based practices, we deliver high-quality support you can trust. Our team stays current with the latest research to ensure the best outcomes for your child—at home, school, and beyond.
Confidential and Collaborative
Your privacy matters. We work discreetly with families, schools, and support networks to create a safe, respectful environment for growth—because trust is the foundation of progress.
Flexible Scheduling
Life is busy, and support should adapt to you. We offer appointments outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to make accessing our services easier for your family.
Service Areas
Telehealth
Brisbane (Southern Suburbs)
Redlands
Logan
Phone
0400320513
