Be Wise and Thrive®

A Unique Approach to Parenting Autistic Children

Autistic children see and experience the world in their own unique way. They deserve a parenting approach that honors their individuality while ensuring their safety and promoting their growth. The Be Wise and Thrive® approach is a compassionate and strategic method designed to empower parents in supporting their autistic children. This nurturing framework not only helps address daily challenges but also encourages proactively creating an environment tailored to the child’s specific needs.

With Be Wise and Thrive®, you’ll learn to thoughtfully respond to situations as they arise and adjust your approach to meet your child’s unique requirements. The Be Wise and Thrive® approach is unique because it provides the consistent framework to your child in every nervous system state and by doing so fosters a deeper connection with your child, allowing them to truly thrive in a world designed to support their well-being.

Jo Gaunt is available for group discussions and public speaking engagements.

  • West Yorkshire, Family

    Working with Jo has transformed the atmosphere in our home from one of hesitant tension, walking on eggshells awaiting the inevitable meltdown, to a far more relaxed, generally calm and positive place. The key thing which Jo’s input has achieved is to allow me not only to understand my autistic child more, but also to understand myself and my own needs as I interact with and respond to my child. My child has become less anxious as he has realised he is understood and accepted and his episodes of overwhelm and dysregulated behaviour have almost disappeared.

  • Former Colleague-Leeds

    Jo is one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to all things autism. Her compassion and drive to create an inclusive system where all children can flourish is infectious. She started me on my journey of understanding about autism, allowing me to be a better parent and practitioner .

  • Wilson Family, Yorkshire

    Jo has a unique blend of knowledge and understanding from her professional and personal experience and tried and tested ideas which she explains in a jargon-free manner. Jo walked me through small changes to make in our daily lives; simple, easy to implement practical ideas which were manageable for me as an exhausted, burnt-out mum.

  • Southwood Family, Nottinghamshire

    As well as creating one of the strongest and genuine bonds I have ever had with another human being. I told everyone I knew about Jo and how amazing she was. I know we tell our children not to talk to strangers online, but this stranger turned out to be a soul mate for life and for that, I am truly grateful.