Overview
The course will involve formal teaching inputs, exercises, case study material and some pre-reading. A suggested biography will be provided for background reading while you are on the course. There will also be some reflective work between the sessions.
Outcomes
At the end of the Coaching with Neurodivergent Individuals course at Oxford Brookes University, you will:
- understand the typical strengths and difficulties associated with common neurotypes
- understand what is important in your coaching work to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals
- know what wider support is available
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- understanding the language of neurodivergence
- what is neurodivergence?
- what is the legal context?
- discussion of common neurotypes: dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism and dyscalculia. Taking a look at acquired neurodivergence.
- how is neurodivergence recognised?
- understanding the strengths and challenges of neurodivergence
- do stereotypes matter?
- intersectionality and neurodivergence
- having a diagnosis - a cause for shame or relief?
- exploring some ways neurodivergent people may see themselves.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- multiple start dates available
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Coaching View 39 other Short Courses in Coaching in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Delegates would normally have a recognised qualification/accreditation in coaching/mentoring. This would indicate an essential knowledge upon which to develop an understanding of coaching neurodivergent individuals.
- If candidates do not have a coaching qualification but do have considerable experience in coaching (e.g. a minimum of 2 or 3 years of regular coaching practice) or considerable experience in working in the neurodiversity field (e.g. assessment, working in diversity and inclusion, etc), this will also be considered as suitable to meet the expectations of the course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents650 GBP / full≈ 650 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents650 GBP / full≈ 650 GBP / full