SIG: Coaching for Neurodiversity

As the first ICF Neurodiversity Special Interest Group (SIG), we offer a dedicated virtual space to explore coaching for clients who identify with ADHD, Autism, and related neurodivergent traits. We are a trauma-informed peer coach development group that supports intersectionality discussions within our content. Note: If you are looking for the ICF NYC ADHD Coach Cafe, you are in the right place, as we have transitioned to this more inclusive SIG format.

Benefits of joining a Neurodiversity SIG session:

❤️  Coach Inclusiveness: These events offer something for all coaches — whether you’re a seasoned ADHD coach or want to expand your skills to serve clients in this area better.  All levels of credentials are welcome, including those in training for ACC.

💡 Practical Skills: Each session features practical tools, real-world case discussions, and community insight to help you coach with nuance, compassion, and confidence.

🎓 Included CCEUs: There is no additional cost for ICF NYC members to get CCEU credits. Just show up and participate via chat or on-camera 80% of the time to get credit.

💬 Larger Community: Join our community to stay in the loop between sessions. You can come to a session or join the main WhatsApp group to get the link.  

October Theme: Coaching Neurodivergent Families Through ADHD & Executive Function

Join ICF Neurodiversity SIG leader Rachel Katz and guest speaker Andrea Elrom for a practical session on how ADHD and executive function challenges shape the daily lives of neurodivergent families. With 30–40% of students with ADHD experiencing executive function difficulties—and a 50–75% genetic overlap within families—coaches must be equipped to support both parents and children facing shared challenges. Learn how to coach around behavioral patterns, school collaboration, and core executive function skills, including frustration tolerance, flexibility, adaptability, problem-solving, and decision-making.

What we will explore:

-How ADHD impacts behavior, success, and challenges in the ND profile

-Parenting strategies for partnering with schools, educators, and therapists

-Coaching skills for task management, procrastination, and time blindness

Guest Speaker: Andrea Elrom

Andrea Elrom is an ADHD and Executive Function Parent Coach and Teacher Trainer with over 19 years of experience working with parents, teachers, and students. Her New York City/New Jersey-based practice includes workshops, individual and group sessions. Andrea emphasizes the use of empathy and understanding to help parents develop effective strategies as they address their children’s challenging behaviors. She also works with schools, using a strengths-based approach to help teachers understand the impact of ADHD and executive function in the classroom. Andrea provides hands-on strategies and skill-building to teachers and staff. Andrea earned her Master’s degree in education from NYU and received her ADHD training from ADD Coach Academy. She is the founder of CreADDive Solutions and serves as the Co-Coordinator of Bergen County CHADD (voted #1 chapter 2024).

Co-Hosts:  

SIG Leaders Minal Kamlani and Rachel Katz—both long-time New Yorkers—share a commitment to trauma-informed coaching and specialize in neurodiversity. Minal brings a corporate and intersectional lens to her work, while Rachel focuses on supporting families who are navigating neurodiversity.

• Minal Kamlani leans into executive & internal coaching given her corporate background and brings lived experience to intersectional (BIPOC & LGBTQ) conversations.

• Rachel Katz also draws on her corporate background but focuses on supporting parents & teens navigating ADHD.

Together, Minal & Rachel bring complementary perspectives and a shared passion for fostering impactful, inclusive coaching spaces.

Disclaimer: The information discussed is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a forum to seek medical advice, and attendees are reminded of the importance of respecting the boundaries between coaching and therapy or mental health counseling and of making referrals to qualified professional experts where appropriate or seeking their guidance. ICF NYC is not liable for risks, issues, or costs associated with using or acting upon any of the information provided at these events.

CCEU eligibility and issuance

In accordance with ICF guidance, in order to receive CCEUs for ICF NYC events, you must attend a minimum of 80% of the event whether virtual or in-person. 

CCEU certificates are not awarded for attending less than the 80% threshold or for watching recordings.

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