ADHD Coaching Forum - May 2024 - ADHD Coaching, Inclusion and Universal Design: An educator’s perspective

Event Information

Sarah’s lens as an educator will reflect the context of this session, and will examine the fundamentals of inclusion, the parallels with ADHD coaching, and the importance of considering Universal Design. It will emphasise the essential legislative protocols that protect our rights and responsibilities, with a specific focus on their relevance for individuals with ADHD and their support networks. This session addresses all Core Competencies and offers practical insights for service provision and coaching conversations.

Competencies covered in particular:

A1)

1. Demonstrates personal integrity and honesty in interactions with clients, sponsors and relevant stakeholders
2. Is sensitive to clients’ identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs

B4)

1. Seeks to understand the client within their context which may include their identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs
2. Demonstrates respect for the client’s identity, perceptions, style and language and adapts one’s coaching to the client

C.6)

Considers the client’s context,

1. identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs to enhance understanding of what the client is communicating

D8)

1. Works with the client to integrate new awareness, insight or learning into their worldview and behaviors

5. Invites the client to consider how to move forward, including resources, support and potential barriers