Neurodiversity reaches far beyond ADHD or autism — it includes a wide range of cognitive differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s, sensory-processing differences, and the many ways these profiles overlap in real life. In this session, co-host Minal Kamlani will introduce neurodiversity as both a natural human variation and an identity-based movement. We’ll draw on several established frameworks — the Genius Within model (Nancy Doyle), the Neurodiversity Paradigm (Judy Singer/Nick Walker), and Spiky Profiles (Amanda Kirby) — to explore how environment, identity, and uneven cognitive patterns shape clients' thinking, feelings, relationships, and strengths.

Bridging the Gap: Using AI to Support Neurodivergent Clients Between Sessions

AI can be a game-changer—but for many Neurodivergent thinkers, it can also trigger overwhelmand hyperfocus. As coaches, our role isn't just recommending tools—it's guiding clients to use them in ways that support their goals. This session explores Neurodivergent-friendly strategies and AI-powered tools to help clients manage cognitive overload, process emotions, and build sustainable habits. We'll also discuss privacy, accessibility, and trauma-informed best practices for ethical AI use. Whether you’re new to coaching or a master coach, you’ll gain practical strategies and AI-powered tools to help Neurodivergent clients build resilience and maintain progress between sessions.

Neurodiversity-inclusive coaching assumes that trauma is in the room during a coaching session. The challenge of navigating a mismatch between self and society causes trauma for many neurodivergent people. More troubling, coaching without trauma-sensitivity can (re)traumatize clients. Join expert coaches Kate Arms (PCC) and Tracy Winter (PCC) to learn why neurodivergent people are likely to carry trauma, how to become more trauma-sensitive, and how being trauma-sensitive serves all your clients. The event is moderated by Minal Kamlani from the ICF NYC Professional Development Committee.

Join us for an illuminating workshop with neurodiversity experts Maureen Hilton (Autism), Minal Kamlani (ADHD), and Amanda Espinosa (ADHD). Reinforce learning best practices in neurodiversity-informed coaching through interactive case studies, demos of practical tools, and group discussions. This workshop offers valuable skills accessible to all coaches, regardless of their professional niche.

Join Minal Kamlani and Felicia Alston in New York City for this midweek intention reset retreat. We will slow down to reconnect with ourselves through two guided body wisdom and somatic practices intended to bridge your heart and your gut as we continue through ICF's Coaching Week as a global community.

Join ICF NYC for this kickoff event in the space of Neurodiversity. Speaker Maureen Hilton, a certified coach and expert trainer in the space, and Minal Kamlani (moderator) to understand what it means to be a “neurodiversity informed” coach. This training offers expert-tested methods to connect and better serve neurodivergent clients.