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.  

November Theme: Coaching Neurodivergent Clients to Build Better Boundaries

For many neurodivergent individuals—especially those who identify with ADHD and Autism—setting and maintaining boundaries isn’t just hard, it can feel unsafe. Over 60% of people with ADHD report struggling with impulsivity, while many Autistic clients face challenges identifying where their needs end and others’ begin. Common struggles include difficulty saying “no,” sensory or social burnout, masking to maintain harmony, and uncertainty about what constitutes a “reasonable” boundary.

Join our ICF Neurodiversity SIG presenter  Minal Kamlani for a practical, trauma-informed session designed to strengthen your coaching toolkit.

What we will explore:

– Recognizing when and why boundaries are needed for self-preservation
– Holding boundaries with clarity in complex or high-pressure situations
– Navigating guilt, masking, and rejection sensitivity with self-compassion

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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