Neurodiversity in Coaching – Advanced Certification

“The training exceeded my expectations by equipping me with tools and frameworks to support neurodiverse clients effectively. It also provided a solid foundation for understanding neurodiverse experiences and adapting my coaching approach.” – Declan, Coach

Is this training for you?

This advanced certification is designed for existing coaches who want to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and feel confident in working with neurodivergent clients.

At Optimus Coach Academy, our philosophy is always to work with the client as an individual. This training provides you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to adapt your coaching so you can truly meet clients where they are; supporting them more effectively and inclusively. This course will enhance your coaching for all clients and mean that you create more inclusive, tailored experiences for those who are neurodivergent. 

Why this course?

• Learn from professionals with both lived and professional expertise in neurodiversity.

• Build confidence and competence in supporting clients with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and complex/multiple neurodivergences.

• Gain practical, hands-on experience through scenario-based learning, discussion

• Develop strategies for creating inclusive coaching environments and ethical, trauma-informed practices.

Meet the Trainers

• Claire Farmer – ICF accredited coach, Director of Neurodive, Co-founder of the Autistic Girls Network, former Head Teacher and educational consultant specialising in inclusion 

• Ruth Kudzi – ICF Master Certified Coach. CEO & Founder of Optimus Coach Academy, former Deputy Head Teacher leading inclusion teams with a professional background in Psychology & Coaching and lived experience of ADHD & Dyslexia.

Course Accreditation

• ICF Accredited: 40 CCEs

Course Dates & Structure

All sessions are taught live online via Zoom (and recorded for replay). Alongside sessions you have a comprehensive workbook which is available at least 2 weeks before you go live. These workbooks contain links to research and more information so you can read through them at your own pace. 

After each session you have a quiz to assess your learning and access to recordings.  The sessions are held on Thursday 10-1pm:

• Session 1: Thursday 2 October 2025 – 10am–1pm

• Session 2: Thursday 16 October 2025 – 10am–1pm

• Session 3: Thursday 6 November 2025 – 10am–1pm

• Session 4: Thursday 20 November 2025 – 10am–1pm

• Session 5: Thursday 11th December 2025 – 10am–1pm

• Session 6: Thursday 8 January 2026 – 10am–1pm

• Session 7: Thursday 22 January 2026 – 10am–1pm

• Session 8: Thursday 5 February 2026 – 10am–1pm

• Session 9: Thursday 26 February 2026 – 10am–1pm

• Session 10: Thursday 12 March 2026 – 10am–1pm

Investment

£1500 + VAT
(Maximum group size: 15 learners)

Who is it for?

This course is for you if you are:

• Looking to become more confident in supporting neurodivergent clients

• Curious about neurodiversity and want to deepen your knowledge

• Committed to creating a more inclusive coaching practice

What’s included?

• Slides, workbooks, quizzes and all materials (you have ongoing access to all of this) 

• 3 hours of group coaching supervision to help you consider how you're working with your clients 

• A library of example sessions so you can see how ND coaching can work in practice and discuss these with your trainers 
• Scenario based learning and case studies to bring the content to life 
• Links to relevant research and reading so you can ensure you're well informed 

• 2 recorded coaching sessions with personalised feedback (we can match you with pro bono clients if needed)

• Reflective statement/summary for integration of learning

Syllabus Highlights

• Introduction to Neurodiversity: Definitions, case studies, neurobiology, ethical practice, trauma-informed coaching

• Coaching Clients with ADHD: Executive function, emotional regulation, progress measurement, strategies for support

• Coaching Autistic Clients: Understanding ASD, emotional coaching, decision-making, supportive approaches

• Coaching Dyslexic Clients: Executive function challenges, informed choice, practical strategies

• Coaching Clients with Complex/Multiple Neurodivergence

• Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Supporting leaders, managers, and employees

• Working Effectively with Neurodivergent Clients: Ethical practice, safe spaces, diverse approaches

• Trauma & the Neurodivergent Brain: Trauma, executive function, mental health considerations

• Working as a Neurodivergent Coach: Reflections, strategies, and working with parents of neurodivergent young people

This is the third time the course is running and we've taken all the feedback from past students to create a more comprehensive course with different resources that you can access adding in more example recordings and more comprehensive workbooks. 

If you've got any questions you can email ruth.kudzi@optimuscoachacademy.com or book in a call 

Limited spaces left for October 2025 start