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GROW™ Level 1 Practitioner Certification — January 2027 Cohort

Move beyond behaviour management and build the confidence, structure and practical tools to understand behaviour through a neuroaffirming lens.

Join the January 2027 cohort and learn how to translate neuroaffirming principles into thoughtful, safe and practical everyday support.

Self-paced learning opens Friday 1 January 2027.
Live training: Friday 29 January 2027, 9:00am–2:00pm AWST.

What you’ll get:

  • Complete self-paced foundational learning
    Work through GROW Foundations and five written bonus modules exploring identity, unmet needs, regulation, communication access, environmental fit, documentation and meaningful outcomes.

  • Practical resources and live application training
    Receive the GROW Foundations Manual, Learner Toolkit and practical activities before attending the live training on 29 January. The live session will help you apply the framework through guided reflection, case examples and supported practice.

  • A supported pathway to Level 1 certification
    Following the live training, complete a competence-based assessment demonstrating safe, foundational use of the GROW™ Framework. After a competent outcome and signed Fidelity Agreement, you will receive your practitioner certificate, digital badge, certified-practitioner templates and the option to join the GROW Practitioner Directory.

Flexible participation is welcomed throughout the training. Camera and spoken participation are optional, movement and sensory supports are encouraged, and learners may participate through discussion, chat, written reflection, listening or supported activities.

Please note: Purchasing this offer provides access to the January 2027 Level 1 certification pathway. Certification is not awarded through purchase or attendance alone. Learners must complete the required self-paced content, live training, assessment and Fidelity Agreement.

GROW™ certification is an internal framework certification and does not provide professional registration, NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner suitability, regulatory endorsement or authority to use restrictive practices. Practitioners remain responsible for working within their professional scope, organisational requirements and relevant legislation.

The GROW™ Neuroaffirming Framework - Level 1 Certification - Cohort 6 - Level 1 Certification - January 2027

  1. Welcome Module: Getting Started

    4 lessons
    1. Welcome to the GROW Framework
    2. Who can use GROW
    3. Language, Values and Guiding Philosphy
    4. A Neuroaffirming Approach

  2. Module 1: Rethinking Behaviour Support

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: Why Traditional Models Fall Short
    2. Lesson 2: Understanding Behaviour as Communication
    3. Lesson 3: What Makes Behaviour “Challenging”? (and for whom?)
    4. Reflection: “What beliefs am I letting go of?”

  3. Module 2: G – Grounded in Identity

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: Identity-Protective Behaviour
    2. Lesson 2: Masking, Meltdowns, and Autonomy
    3. Lesson 3: Building Self-Understanding & Confidence
    4. Activity: Autonomy Audit

  4. Module 3: R – Responsive to Needs

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: Unmet Needs Behind Behaviour
    2. Lesson 2: Reading the GROW Needs Wheel
    3. Lesson 3: Proactive Planning in Practice
    4. Case Study: Demand Avoidance in Real Life

  5. Module 4: O – Open to Communication Differences

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: What Is Communication?
    2. Lesson 2: Respecting Scripting, Shutdowns & Echolalia
    3. Lesson 3: Inclusive Communication Supports
    4. Interactive Activity: Design your Communication Profile

  6. Module 5: W – Whole-Person, Whole-System Lens

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: Sensory Lenses and Regulation
    2. Lesson 2: The Role of Trauma & Environment
    3. Lesson 3: Collaborative Systems of Support
    4. Case Study: School Avoidance

  7. Module 6: Putting GROW into Practice

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: Shifting from Control to Connection
    2. Lesson 2: Co-regulation & Emotional Safety
    3. Lesson 3: Writing a Connection Plan (vs Behaviour Plan)
    4. Checklist: GROW Implementation Readiness

  8. Bonus Module (Optional): For Professionals

    3 lessons
    1. Lesson 1: Embedding GROW into PBS / NDIS reports
    2. Lesson 2: Working with families through a neuroaffirming lens
    3. Lesson 3: Educating schools and teams

  9. Level 1 - Module 1: From Knowing to Applying

    4 lessons
    1. 1.1 Pause Before the Story
    2. 1.2 The GROW Practice Loop
    3. 1.3 Worked Example: The Worksheet and the Noise
    4. 1.4 Try It, Check It and Bring It

  10. Level 1 - Module 2: Identity, Power and Participation

    4 lessons
    1. 2.1 Identity Is Part of Practice
    2. 2.2 Power, Consent and Real Choice
    3. 2.3 Worked Example: Mika's Team Meeting
    4. 2.4 Try It, Check It and Bring It

  11. Level 1 - Module 3: Needs and Regulation in Context

    4 lessons
    1. 3.1 Needs Without Mind-Reading
    2. 3.2 Regulation Is More Than Looking Calm
    3. 3.3 Worked Example: Tahlia in the Training Kitchen
    4. 3.4 Try It, Check It and Bring It

  12. Level 1 - Module 4: Communication Access and Environmental Fit

    4 lessons
    1. 4.1 Communication Access Comes First
    2. 4.2 Change the Conditions for Participation
    3. 4.3 Worked Example: Leah's Health Appointment
    4. 4.4 Try It, Check It and Bring It

  13. Level 1 - Module 5: Documentation, Outcomes and Assessment Readiness

    4 lessons
    1. 5.1 Documentation Is Part of the Support
    2. 5.2 Measure What Matters to the Person
    3. 5.3 Your Level 1 Assessment Pathway
    4. 5.4 Try It, Check It and Prepare for Live Training

  14. Closing Module: Reflection & Next Steps

    7 lessons
    1. Reflection Activity: What has changed in your practice?
    2. Invite to Join: GROW Community Network / Coaching Add-ons
    3. Certification Quiz
    4. Final Thoughts and Next Steps
    5. Downloadable Guides and Templates
    6. Live session
    7. Practitioner Agreements