Working with Neurodivergent Clients - A specialised training for LCS Coaches

When working with Neurodivergent clients it can be hard to figure out when the model applies - and when it doesn’t.

Can you tell someone with autism to change their thoughts to avoid autistic meltdowns?

Can you tell someone with ADHD to simply follow the rules of Monday Hour One, and manage their mind to any friction that arises?

Can you tell someone with high IQ that they should let go of their perfectionism or crazy high standards and think ‘This is fine’?

Sure you can.

But I don’t think it serves you or your client. It can destroy trust and increase internalised ableism.

A lot of coaches I talk to, whether neurodivergent themselves or not, struggle with coaching neurodivergent clients.

I get questions like:

• When my client talks about their struggles, what should I accept as a ‘C’?

• How can I stay curious and inquisitive whilst honouring their abilities?

• Can people with autism feel emotions? (Spoiler alert: OMG yes!).

• My ADHD clients aren’t doing their homework, what should I do?

• My gifted/high IQ client says they have no idea what they feel. Now what?

• How do I know the difference between thought errors and having a different brain, or a trauma reaction?

• How can I best support parents of neurodivergent children?

• How can I prevent my neurodivergent clients using the model against themselves?

To help us all be better coaches for this massively underserved group, I am designing a specialised training for LCS Coaches only.

If this is something that’s relevant to your practice please sign up below to join the wait list.

And if you are a coach specifically working in this field and you’re interested in contributing in some way, please send me a message on coaching@elsekramer.com.