About Maipha
Practical Support for Parents of Children with SEND
Maipha was created to support parents navigating the everyday realities of raising a child with special educational needs and disabilities.
Parenting a child with SEND can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting — especially when support feels hard to access. Maipha exists to make practical, prevention-focused support available in real community spaces.
Our Focus
We deliver practical parent workshops designed to help families:
• Manage meltdowns calmly
• Reduce stress and prevent burnout
• Build simple, predictable routines
• Strengthen communication at home
• Feel more confident in daily parenting
Our sessions are delivered in community venues, libraries, schools, and online — keeping support accessible and realistic.
Our Approach
At Maipha, we believe that behaviour is communication.
Meltdowns, shutdowns, and emotional outbursts don’t happen “for no reason.” They often reflect overwhelm, sensory overload, anxiety, or unmet needs.
Our workshops help parents:
• Understand how their child’s brain works
• Recognise what may be happening beneath behaviours
• Respond calmly instead of reacting in frustration
• Prevent meltdowns where possible
• Reduce their own stress and burnout
When parents understand what’s behind the behaviour, relationships improve.
And when relationships improve, children feel safer and more regulated.
Who We Support
We primarily support:
• Parents and carers of children with SEND
• Community organisations hosting parent sessions
• Schools looking to support families beyond the classroom
Our Vision
We envision communities where parents of children with SEND feel:
• Confident
• Supported
• Equipped
• Understood
Support should not feel complicated — it should feel accessible and empowering.
Get Involved
Whether you're joining a workshop, accessing digital resources, or partnering with us to host a session in your community, we’re here to help.
👉 Register for a Workshop
👉 Download Free Resources
👉 Partner With Us