Jannine Perryman, Founder of ADHD WISE and CEO of Neurodiversity Networks CIC, discusses the importance of neurodiversity coaching, personalized support for ADHD & autism, distinctions between coaching and counseling, training for coaches in working with neurodiverse individuals, and celebrating differences to help individuals thrive.
Neurodiversity coaching aims to eliminate barriers and focus on positive outcomes for neurodivergent individuals.
ADHD WISE expanded to encompass various neurodiverse conditions, offering tailored support without requiring formal diagnosis.
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Neurodiversity Community Interest Company Formation
Janine Perriman shares her experience transitioning from ADHD Wise UK to Neurodiversity, CIC. The company expanded its focus beyond ADHD to embrace a broader spectrum of neurodiverse conditions, such as autism and dyslexia. The shift allowed them to offer a wide range of expertise to support individuals across various neurodiverse conditions, aiming to tackle the barriers these individuals face in society.
Challenges in Neurodiversity Support
Janine explains that neurodiversity covers conditions like autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and tic -sterets, affecting 20-30% of the population. She emphasizes overcoming the inequality and marginalization faced by neurodivergent individuals by providing solution-oriented support. The focus is on identifying and eliminating barriers, enabling individuals to navigate challenges related to their conditions.
Specialist Team and Services Offered
The company comprises specialist coaches, counselors, and teachers to address the diverse needs of neurodiverse individuals. They run a screening clinic for adults to assess neurodiverse conditions, aiming to provide tailored support without the need for a formal diagnosis. Utilizing tools like QBCheck and Neurodiversity Profiler, they generate detailed reports to facilitate accommodations in various settings.
Coaching vs. Counselling in Neurodiversity Support
The distinction between coaching and counseling in neurodiversity support is highlighted. While coaching focuses on identifying barriers to moving forward, counseling delves into emotional processing and addressing past issues. The company ensures clients' emotional well-being before encouraging them to progress, offering a flexible approach to cater to individual needs and challenges in a neurodiverse context.
Jannine Perryman, MA PGCE, Founder of ADHD WISE and CEO of Neurodiversity Networks CIC, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in a podcast reflecting on over a thousand hours of solution-focused ADHD & neurodiversity coaching.
Jannine leads a team of coaches to move clients into a place of acceptance, removing barriers and focusing on positive outcomes. She explains their approach, why it is so important, and how she is creating accredited neurodiversity training for coaches interested in this field.
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