Child Development Courses for Parents.

Parenting is a 24/7 job. And it’s a bright, beautiful and rewarding rollercoaster ride on a good day. But on the bad? It’s tough.
But you can do it. Arm yourself with the knowledge and know-how to become real-world ready to support your child to grow through what they’re going through. 
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Start with a Comprehensive Masterclass

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The Ultimate Brainwise Parenting Course
This signature Brainwise Academy course provides a very comprehensive 6-10 month program for parents who require significant support at home. Learn how the brain develops, how behaviours are influenced by neurodevelopmental disorders, and how to successfully plan routines, interventions, and targeted strategies to support children. The course provides comprehensive lectures with workbooks, parent resources, and helpful videos to guide parents through the process of identifying goals for intervention, planning activities at home, and monitor progress.
Full Price
Full Price $3,000
$2,199
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Masterclass for Parents of Children with Neurodiversity
Learn proven and practical strategies informed by neuroscience, neuropsychology, special education and counselling to help you parent a child with neurodiversity.
Full Price
Full Price $1,999

Access to all 5 lessons.

Only $1,299

Learn about hot topics with our Mini Courses

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The Brainwise Teen Program
Navigating the teenage- and- early adult years can be challenging for both parents and teens. This comprehensive parenting course is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to foster a healthy and improved relationship with your teen/young adult, supporting capacity in social development skills for improved relationships and wellbeing. Course Material Available in Stages from 24/09/2024
Full Price
Full Price $999
Only $750
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The Brainwise Method for Fussy Eating
Learn proven and practical strategies informed by neuroscience, neuropsychology, special education and counselling to help you understand and manage fussy eating. This course offers the ins and outs of targeted parenting strategies across a three-part and self-paced mini course. Filled with videos, workbooks, and know-how tricks.
Full Price
Full Price $999
Only $750
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Carer Anxiety Program
We understand that caring for children with additional needs can be challenging. Learn practical strategies for managing carer burnout and anxiety. Our approach to understanding and treating anxiety is unique to carers needing a helping hand. This 4 Lesson Minicourse may be helpful for you if: You tend to worry about many different things to the point where you struggle to relax. You can't remember the last time you felt at peace. You snap at others. You find it difficult to get through the day without feeling anxious or overwhelmed at least twice.
Full Price
Full Price $999
Only $750
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Understanding and Managing ADHD
This is a three-hour self-paced video course that helps parents to understand ADHD from a neural perspective. Knowledge about brain pathways are connected to an integrated view of key areas for parenting interventions. A novel approach is taken in this course whereby parents can actively participate in building a model of their own child's needs, and tailor approaches based on this knowledge.
Full Price
Full Price $999

Lifetime access.

Self-paced learning.

Only $750
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Understanding and Managing Anxiety and Defiance
This is a three-hour video course that helps parents to understand defiance that does not seem to respond to typical parenting strategies. The strategies presented assist parents to address defiance that stem from anxiety. Strategies are built on a sound understanding of the neural connections in the brain, and parents are supported to use this knowledge to develop their own method of implementing appropriate parenting strategies that are modelled.
Full Price
Full Price $999

Lifetime access.

Self-paced learning.

Only $750
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Immerse yourself in a Course for Empowerment

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Praise from parents
From the moment we met Dr Shields, she made us feel comfortable talking about our journey to date with our son.
Dr Shields could identify the behaviours he was displaying, and help us to apply strategies to support him. She is kind, compassionate, efficient and professional. We are happy to say that we consider Dr Shields a part of our family.
Renee
Mother | Rockhampton QLD
Dr. Shields has been supporting our 8 year old daughter diagnosed with ASD and ADHD over the last few years.
She has been instrumental in developing strategies to support her emotional regulation, adjusting to change and improving everyday living.
Sonya
Nurse | Ipswich QLD
Dr Shields is my lifeline. Her years of experience and wealth of knowledge is priceless when dealing with the many issues that arise from having a son with ASD and an intellectual disability.
Dr Shields has taught me to understand how my son thinks and what the world looks like for him. Without Nicolene's help and support I would not be the mother I am today. Thank you, Nicolene.
Theresa
Mother | Gold Coast QLD

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about Brainwise Academy.
How do I access my course?

Brainwise Academy offers on-demand, self-paced online learning courses for adults. You will need to have a computer and access to the internet to access the material.

What do I need to complete the course?

To complete the courses, you require access to a laptop or desktop computer. Courses are presented on the Brainwise Academy website so you will require the internet to be able to access content. Courses are generally designed to actively build knowledge and skills so a notebook may also come in handy.

How long can I access the course?

You gain lifetime access to your course material upon purchase.

Can I email you or call you with questions during the course?

Yes. You can email Dr Nicolene Shields with questions as you complete your course.

My child struggles with tantrums. Will your course help?

Our courses are designed to give you practical strategies to fix real-life problems that lead to tantrum behaviours. As we understand behaviour from multiple different angles, we give you ingenious ideas for approaching meltdowns. The more you know, the more tools you have to solve the triggers to tantrums.

My child isn’t coping at school. Will your course help me understand why?

Our courses aim to help you gain a clearer understanding of your child’s needs by understanding how they operate. When you understand your child’s mechanics, you are confident to advocate for their needs in school. Or informed to make changes in other areas that will benefit your child’s development in a more supportive way.

My child struggles to follow daily routines. Can your courses help me help them?

Yes. You know the specific difficulties your child is having more than anyone. And we can help you support your child because routine planning is our bread and butter. It’s the foundation for creating changes. Through our courses, we give clear examples and ideas for daily routines to help your home life run more smoothly, as well as help your children follow them.

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Start seeding lifelong change now.

If you want to learn a better way to nurture your child’s growth, it’s a no-brainer.
Join one of our proven and practical courses and become real-world ready to change your child’s challenging behaviour.
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