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Neurodiversity
We understand that life can be hectic, which is why we offer a selection of 3-6 hour masterclass short courses designed to help parents comprehend neurodevelopmental disorders. Allow us to enhance your skills in managing challenging behaviors, supporting decision-making, and fostering social skills for children with neurodevelopmental delays or disorders.
Professional Development
Explore our curated collection of professional development courses tailored for early childhood educators and professionals. These courses provide comprehensive strategies to foster inclusive education and care within entire centers.
Support Worker Care
Support workers caring for children and youth with additional needs frequently require resources, support, and skills to address complex and challenging individual requirements. Our flagship Support Worker course offers valuable resources and strategies to tackle a variety of demanding care needs effectively.
Development
At Brainwise Academy, we empower parents by teaching them methods to become the 'therapists' at home. Our extensive Brainwise Parenting Method Course and Home Learning Course equip parents with essential skills to develop strategies for home interventions, apply personalized approaches, and track progress, fostering family growth.
Meet Dr. Shields, Founder of Brainwise Academy
Always wondered how to draw?
Supporting children with exceptionalities has always been an area of interest for me during my psychology training. As I became a mother, I realized that many unique children with talents and gifts are not always recognized and celebrated in mainstream care and education systems. Increasingly, children are being identified as 'neurodiverse', yet our approaches to education, therapy, and care have not kept pace with the need for a more inclusive and supportive model. Over the last twenty years, I have studied education, neuropsychology, neuroscience, special education, counseling, and even Reiki mastery! I pursued this extensive education because I believe children deserve holistic support to reach their full potential, regardless of how their capacities may differ from the norm. In my private practice over the past decade, I've focused on understanding how to support all aspects of a child's functioning to bring out their best self. Through conversations with numerous parents, carers, and educators, I learned that they often lack integrative support for children and sometimes don't understand what to do. Brainwise Academy is my response to this need: to empower parents and educators with the knowledge to provide just the right fit for unique children. I hope that you will join the growing community of parents and carers to create change - for the better.
Brainwise Academy is designed for parents, carers, and professionals dedicated to fostering a better world for children.
The materials, physicality, and fundamental of line and value are the three concepts that we start with during the first class, as well as in the rest of the courses.
Brainwise Academy is a learning platform offering self-paced courses designed to empower parents, caregivers, and professionals. It focuses on creating supportive environments and effective instructional and caregiving styles to help every child reach their full potential.
You may find that using a set of tools designed specifically for the type of artwork you’re intending to create will make the process a lot easier, allowing you to progress much faster without worrying about making mistakes. You’ll be able to develop the confidence to take more risks in your work, which will ultimately result in a higher-quality final product.
Brainwise Academy is founded on the belief that each child is unique and invaluable. Our approach to care prioritizes nurturing their potential.
Artists often draw inspiration from a variety of sources and employ a variety of drawing techniques. However, one of the most important skills for artists to develop is the ability to draw from direct observation.
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