Honor Unique Client Strengths with Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy

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Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy

Empowering Neurodivergent
Clients to Thrive

Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy (NSA) is a robust course that gives students the skills to coach neurodivergent clients toward a deeper, compassionate understanding of their unique needs and strengths. With this clarity, you will help clients build self-advocacy, resilience, and personal agency, equipping them to design and live their version of a fulfilling life—fully customizing “A Life That Fits” them perfectly.

Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy is a great choice for ongoing coach education for recertification. It is open to Foundation Program graduates, and coaches trained elsewhere with 60 hours of coach-specific training and 100 paid client hours (ADHD Education is a prerequisite).

NSA is required training for our Certified Neurodiversity Coach, and the brand-new Professional Certified Neurodiversity Coach credentials. It’s an optional requirement for our two PCC-level ADHD credentials (Certified ADHD Productivity Coach and Certified ADHD Organizer Coach) and an elective course for all other credentials. You do not need to be a credential applicant to register for this course.

This is an intensive, graduate-level course; be sure to make time in your schedule to complete assignments, practice skills, and reflect on/integrate the learning.

Advanced Training Curriculum

ADHD

Productivity

Leadership

Seminar-Style

Specialty

The training

What You’ll Learn in Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy

The Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy (NSA) course equips coaches with a rich, experiential understanding of neurodiversity, fostering a mindset rooted in curiosity, trust, and empathy. This foundation enables coaches to honor clients as their own greatest experts. Students learn that through collaborative exploration, experimentation, and reflection, clients develop tailored strategies that align with their individuality. Along the way, their confidence and growth mindset flourish, allowing their authentic voice to emerge and take center stage.

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Know Your Audience

Develop an affirming awareness of those who are included under the neurodiversity umbrella

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Tailored Strategies

Form client-focused strategies that align with their own individuality

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Grasp Challenges

Understand clients whose lived experience is in conflict with societal norms that were designed for a neurotypical person

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Identity Reflection

A deep dive into your own identity understanding that will immediately inform your work

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Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy

Class Details

Explore important Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy class details for course dates, times, and pricing. For all Advanced Training course details, scroll for the full schedule.

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Class Format

Live online, via Zoom; two-person Skills Building Groups (SBG)

Duration

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Time Commitment

Six 90-minute classes; six 1 ½ – 2 hour Skills Building Group meetings; completion of ND videos and worksheets; the Identity Module; the Essential Structures case study

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Course Schedule

SUMMER

Dates: July 9, 16, 30, August 6, 20, 27, 2026 on Thursdays

TWO COHORTS – choose preferred time below:

11:00 am to 12:45 pm ET or

3:00 – 4:45 pm ET

Credits

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Continuing Education Hours

Number of credit hours earned by completing this course:

9 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
16.625 Core Competency Hours

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Course Fee

$835 – includes all course materials, resources, and trainer support

Class Schedules

2026 Advanced Training Schedules

Whether you’re mapping out your learning journey or looking for specific sessions, this comprehensive overview of all upcoming Advanced Training courses includes dates, times, and enrollment links organized by category.

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ADHD

Productivity

Leadership

Seminar Style

Specialty

Electives

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Advanced ADHD Training Courses 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
ADHD	ADHD Education (AE)	Thursdays	Jan 22 - Feb 26, 2026	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Jan 7, 2026	Register for Winter 2026
ADHD	Coaching the ADHD Client (CAC)	Mondays	Aug 31, Sept 14, Sept 28,	3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET	Aug 16, 2026	Register for Fall 2026
ADHD	Distinguishing ADHD Coaching (DAC)	Mondays	Oct 12, Oct 26, & Nov 9, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET	Sept 21, 2026	Register for Fall 2026
ADHD	Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy (NSA)	Thursdays	July 9, 16, 30 & Aug 6, 20, 27, 2026	11:00 am - 12:45 pm ET OR 3:00 - 4:45 pm ET	June 18, 2026	Register for Summer 2026

Our ADHD and Neurodiversity related courses offer targeted learning, and are available to both Foundation graduates and experienced coaches trained in other ICF programs. Not all courses are designed to be taken individually. If you have questions about whether you have the necessary background, training, or prerequisites for a course, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.

Advanced Productivity Training Courses 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
Productivity	Holistic Time Coaching (HTC)	Wednesdays	Oct 7 - Nov 11, 2026	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Sept 23, 2026	Register for Fall 2026
Productivity	Productivity Coaching (PC)	Wednesdays	April 22 - May 27, 2026	1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET	April 8, 2026	Register for Spring 2026

Our courses include information and perspectives on ADHD and other neurodivergence, regardless of whether those terms are included in the title of the course. They focus on a "whole person" approach to time, schedule, and life management. If you have questions about whether or not our productivity courses are a good fit for you and your educational goals, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.

Advanced Leadership Training Courses 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
Leadership	Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL)	Tuesdays	June 23 - July 28, 2026	6:00 - 7:30 pm ET	June 9, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Leadership	Coaching Neurodivergent Leaders (CNL)	Thursdays	April 16 - May 14, 2026	3:00 - 4:30 pm ET	April 2, 2026	Register for Spring 2026
Elective	Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC)	Thursdays Thursdays	Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026	11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET	Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026	Register for Spring 2026 Register for Fall 2026

Our ADHD and Neurodiversity related courses offer targeted learning, and are available to both Foundation graduates and experienced coaches trained in other ICF programs. Not all courses are designed to be taken individually. If you have questions about whether you have the necessary background, training, or prerequisites for a course, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.

Adv Seminar-Style Training Courses 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
Seminar-Style	Coaching in Action (CIA)	Tuesdays	Every 3rd Tuesday (except April & Dec)	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET	Jan 6, 2026	Register for 2026
Seminar-Style	Fostering Mindful Change (FMC)	Tuesdays	Every 2nd Tuesday (except Jan & one summer month)	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET	Jan 20, 2026	Register for 2026

Our courses include information and perspectives on ADHD and other neurodivergence, regardless of whether those terms are included in the title of the course. In particular, FMC and CIA are designed for experienced coaches who are deeply committed to, and involved in, coaching clients with ADHD. If you have questions about whether or not our seminar courses are a good fit for you and your educational goals, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.

Coaching in Action

2026
Weekdays	Tuesdays
Dates	Every 3rd Tues (except April & Dec)
Time	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Register by	Jan 6, 2026
Enroll	Purchase
Limited to an intimate setting of no more than 10 coaches, no two seminars are the same. The topics and content for discussion are determined collaboratively by the cohort.

Fostering Mindful Change

2025
Weekdays	Tuesdays
Dates	Every 2nd Tues (except Jan & one summer month)
Time	12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Register by	Jan 20, 2026
Enroll	Purchase
This course is a great choice for coach recertification hours and one of the second required advanced courses for our ACC-level Certified Neurodiversity Coach credential. Enrollment is open to all Foundation Training graduates as well as coaches trained elsewhere who have 60+ coach training hours & 100+ paid client hours. Prerequisites for transferring coaches are ADHD Education, CCI: ADHD, and Coaching the ADHD Client.

Advanced Specialty Training Courses 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
Specialty	Advanced Ethics & Boundaries	Wednesdays	July 8, 15, & 22, 2026	2:30 - 4:00 pm ET	July 1, 2026	Coming soon!
Specialty	Body-Based Coaching (BoBC)	Thursdays	May 21 - June 25, 2026	2:30 - 4:00 pm ET	May 7, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Specialty	Graduate Book Analysis (GBA)	Fridays	July 31 - Sept 4, 2026	12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ET	July 17, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Specialty	Identity Module	Tuesday	Intro class Sept 22, 2026	4:30 - 5:30 pm ET	Sept 8, 2026	Coming soon!
Specialty	Independent Project		Contact Sara Skillen directly to register

Our courses include information and perspectives on ADHD and other neurodivergence, regardless of whether those terms are included in the title of the course. If you have questions about whether or not our specialty courses are a good fit for you and your educational goals, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.

Adv Electives Schedule 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
Elective	Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC)	Tuesdays Tuesdays	Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026	11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET	Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026	Register for Spring 2026 Fall 2026

Our Advanced Elective courses provide additional deep learning for those needing core competency hours, or just to have greater exposure to a variety of topics that support coaching excellence. Our electives are frequently inspired by student questions or comments within our other advanced courses and webinars, and therefore are presented differently in different years according to interest and latest industry updates and information. Please check back often to learn what new and inspiring topics we'll be covering.

If you have questions about whether you have the necessary background, training, or prerequisites for a course, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.

Full Schedule of Advanced Training Courses 2026

Category	Course Name	Weekday	Dates	Time	Register By	Enroll
ADHD	ADHD Education (AE)	Thursdays	Jan 22 - Feb 26, 2026	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Jan 7, 2026	Register for Winter 2026
ADHD	Coaching the ADHD Client (CAC)	Mondays	Aug 31, Sept 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, & Nov 9, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET	Aug 16, 2026	Register for Fall 2026
ADHD	Distinguishing ADHD Coaching (DAC)	Mondays	Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2, 16, & 30, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET	Sept 21, 2026	Register for Fall 2026
ADHD	Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy (NSA)	Thursdays	July 9, 16, 30 & August 6, 20, 27, 2026	11:00 am - 12:45 pm ET OR 3:00 - 4:45 pm ET	June 18, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Productivity	Holistic Time Coaching (HTC)	Wednesdays	Oct 7 - Nov 11, 2026	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Sept 23, 2026	Register for Fall 2026
Productivity	Productivity Coaching (PC)	Wednesdays	April 22 - May 27, 2026	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET	April 8, 2026	Register for Spring 2026
Leadership	Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL)	Tuesdays	June 23 - July 28, 2026	6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET	June 9, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Leadership	Coaching Neurodivergent Leaders	Thursdays	April 16 - May 14, 2026	3:00 - 4:30 pm ET	April 2, 2026	Register for Spring 2026
Seminar-Style	Style Coaching in Action (CIA)	3rd Tuesdays	Year Round (skip April & Dec)	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET	Jan 6, 2026	Register for 2026
Seminar-Style	Fostering Mindful Change (FMC)	2nd Tuesdays	Year Round (skip Jan & one summer month)	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET	Jan 20, 2026	Register for 2026
Specialty	Advanced Ethics & Boundaries	Wednesdays	July 8, 15, & 22, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET	July 1, 2026	Coming soon!
Specialty	Body-Based Coaching (BoBC)	Thursdays	May 21 - June 25, 2026	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET	May 7, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Specialty	Graduate Book Analysis (GBA)	Fridays	July 31 - Sept 4, 2026	12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ET	July 17, 2026	Register for Summer 2026
Specialty	Identity Module	Tuesday	Intro class Sept 22, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET	Sept 8, 2026	Coming soon!
Specialty	Independent Project		Contact Sara Skillen directly to register
Elective	Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC)	Tuesdays (Winter) Tuesdays (Summer)	Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026	11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET	Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026	Register for Spring 2026 Register for Fall 2026

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Learn From the Best in the Field

Our instructors bring proven experience and expertise in coaching, productivity, and understanding neurodiversity, ensuring that you receive industry best training. Your Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy trainers are committed to teaching the skills that set our students apart; ensuring that every lesson is grounded in practical, real-world insights; and providing unwavering support to help you build a fulfilling coaching career.

Denslow Brown, MCC, CPO-CD, CPO, CNC

Founder, Creative Visionary, Credentialing Director

Denslow Brown

Denslow founded CATI in 2006, designing the curriculum collaboratively with Cameron Gott and other trainers. Still training, she created key coach training models. As Director of Credentialing, she oversees those policies and evaluations.

Lee Popiolek, ACC, CNC

Trainer

Lee Popiolek

Lee is the first coach credentialed through Coach Approach Training / Institute for Applied Coaching as a Certified Neurodiversity Coach. The graduate project she chose was instrumental in creating a significant part of the Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy course curriculum.

Lee began as a professional organizer and is the owner of White Lotus Organizing.

Trainers & Staff

Our Team

Our instructors are not only seasoned coaches, but also authors, content creators, award-winners, and trailblazers in their respective fields. They balance leading with a deep commitment to and knowledge of our rigorous curriculum with supportive and inclusive learning environments.

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Success Stories from Our Students

Hear from students who’ve transformed their careers and clients’ lives through Coach Approach Training Institute’s Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy class.

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