Kara Wilson. Certified Family Sleep and Wellbeing Specialist
Neurodivergent Sleep Support
Sleep is never just about sleep.
For neurodivergent people, rest is influenced by so many interconnected factors — nervous system regulation, sensory needs, circadian rhythms, emotional wellbeing, environment, stress, connection, and the unique way each person experiences the world.
My approach is gentle, holistic, and evidence-informed. I don’t use sleep training, rigid schedules, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we explore what may be influencing sleep and create supportive changes that work with your family’s needs, values, and capacity.
I support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, with a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent mothers navigating burnout, hormonal changes, and sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause.
Sleep consultations
A deeper look at what is influencing sleep
Sleep struggles rarely exist in isolation.
Whether you’re supporting a child who finds sleep difficult, a teenager with a shifted sleep pattern, or navigating your own disrupted sleep as a neurodivergent adult, there are often many interconnected factors at play.
This comprehensive consultation is designed to move beyond generic sleep advice and explore the unique combination of nervous system regulation, sensory needs, circadian rhythms, environment, wellbeing, and daily life that influences rest.
Before we meet, you’ll complete a detailed intake form and sleep history so I can understand the bigger picture — including developmental history, temperament, neurodivergence, sensory preferences, current rhythms, environment, stressors, and any factors that may be impacting sleep.
During our session, we’ll gently explore patterns, challenges, and observations, connecting the dots together to create a clearer understanding of what may be contributing to sleep difficulties.
You’ll leave with:
✔ A deeper understanding of the factors influencing sleep
✔ Personalised, neuro-affirming recommendations tailored to your situation
✔ Practical strategies that fit your family, your capacity, and your values
✔ A summary of key observations and suggested next steps
✔ Guidance around when additional support or referrals may be helpful
Together, we may explore:
✔ Nervous system regulation and sensory processing
✔ Circadian rhythm, sleep timing, and sleep pressure
✔ Sleep environment and sensory comfort
✔ Emotional wellbeing, stress, and co-regulation
✔ Daily rhythms, transitions, and family capacity
✔ Nutrition, health factors, and possible contributors to disrupted sleep
✔ Signs that further assessment or professional support may be beneficial
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Please read and acknowledge before booking.
Not a medical service. I am a certified Holistic Family Sleep and Wellbeing Specialist and not a licensed medical practitioner, psychologist, occupational therapist, or allied health provider. My consultations are for educational and informational purposes only. I do not diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions.
Work alongside your healthcare team. If your child is under the care of another health professional, I encourage you to keep them informed. I may recommend that you consult your GP, pediatrician, naturopath, ENT, or other specialists if I observe signs that warrant further medical investigation.
Complementary, not a substitute. The support I provide is intended to complement, not replace, the advice and treatment of your medical or allied health professionals.
Individual results vary. Sleep and wellbeing are complex, and each child is unique. I cannot guarantee specific outcomes. What I provide is a holistic, collaborative exploration of root causes and personalised strategies to support your family’s sleep and regulation journey.
NDIS eligibility. My services are suitable for NDIS self-managed or plan-managed participants. It is your responsibility to ensure my services align with your child’s plan goals and budget. Invoices are provided for reimbursement or plan manager submission.
Responsibility and consent. By booking a session, you acknowledge that:
You are voluntarily participating in this consultation.
You are responsible for any decisions or actions taken as a result of the session.
You will consult appropriate professionals for any medical, psychological, or urgent matters.
Confidentiality.
All personal information shared during the intake process and consultation will remain confidential and securely stored, in accordance with Australian privacy law.
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For existing clients who’d like to check in or continue receiving support after their initial session, follow-up consultations are available (45 minutes – $120). These can be booked directly with me and paid via invoice. NDIS invoicing available for eligible families.
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If you'd like to use your NDIS funding for your initial sleep and wellbeing consultation, simply follow the steps below:
Request an Invoice
Click the button below to request an invoice. You'll be asked to complete a short form with your NDIS details.Invoice Sent to You or Your Plan Manager
An invoice for $397 will be emailed either to you or your nominated plan manager, depending on your preference.Book Your Session
Once your request is received, you'll also be sent a link to my calendar so you can secure your preferred consultation time.
Please note: I am not a registered NDIS provider, but I am an experienced NDIS support worker and can work with self-managed and plan-managed participants.
For children and teens
I support families to understand sleep through a neuro-affirming lens, recognising that autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent children and teens may experience sleep differently due to differences in sensory processing, regulation, anxiety, routines, and circadian rhythms.
The goal is not to force a child into a particular sleep pattern, but to understand what their body and brain may be communicating and find supportive approaches that work for them.
For neurodivergent adults and mums
Sleep can become particularly complex for neurodivergent parents, especially during periods of hormonal change, burnout, and increased life demands.
I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent parents and caregivers navigating perimenopause and menopause, where changes in hormones can interact with ADHD/autistic traits, sensory sensitivity, stress, and nervous system regulation.
Together, we explore realistic ways to better understand and support your sleep — without adding another impossible list of things to do.
When sleep support needs a practical approach
If you feel your family would benefit from more hands-on support, I can also work with you in your home to explore things like:
✔ Creating a calmer, more supportive bedroom environment
✔ Understanding sensory needs and reducing overwhelm
✔ Organising spaces to make daily life easier
✔ Creating realistic family rhythms and systems
✔ Reducing the practical load that contributes to exhaustion
You can learn more about my in-home family support here.
Parent testimonial
‘Our daughter is a high energy, low sleep need child. She doesn’t sleep consistently and we went through all of the sleep regressions…
After 3 years of sleep deprivation, I reached out to Kara of Nurtured Foundations for help and guidance.
Kara has a kind and gentle approach that looks at the whole picture.
After establishing the sleep issues including late bedtime, night wakings, occasional night terrors, and early wake ups we discussed our daughters nap times, bedtime routine, diet and daily activities as well as her emotions. I didn’t realise that all of these factors affect sleep.
Kara listened and wasn’t judgemental about anything we had done or tried to help our daughter sleep.
She acknowledged that we were doing a great job which was a relief to hear. Kara encouraged us to continue on as we are and advised of other things we could implement to help our daughter sleep. After a couple of weeks we’ve noticed a great improvement, the night wakings are less frequent and her bedtime is now earlier. There have even been a couple of nights where she has slept through!
We will continue implementing the tools Kara has given us as I’m confident our daughter's sleep will continue to improve.
Kara is wonderful, she is very caring and will help you in any way she can. I highly recommend Nurtured Foundations’.
Gill, mama to Neve, 3 years old.
‘I think the best thing about your approach is that it gave me permission to trust myself and what I was doing for Maya as an individual little human that has her own needs for me to respond to.
As a first-time mum faced with so much advice and information that conflicts with my natural instinct to nurture my baby, I can’t tell you how beneficial this is.
– Claire - Mama to an 8 month-old