Make 2025 your best year yet!
Begin a new career as a Parent and Family Coach! Gain the qualifications, professional accreditation and membership, and insurance to practice, or use the skills and knowledge in your current career!
Begin a new career as a Parent and Family Coach! Gain the qualifications, professional accreditation and membership, and insurance to practice, or use the skills and knowledge in your current career!
Key Facts
The aim of this course is to equip coaches with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to support neurodiverse families. This includes an understanding of neurodiversity, practical coaching methods, effective communication techniques, and the promotion of inclusive practices. Coaches will learn to empower neurodiverse families by fostering a supportive environment that recognises and celebrates neurodivergent strengths, while providing strategies to address challenges in a compassionate and strengths-based manner.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from TQUK, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Parenting Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting. Additionally, you will receive the accreditation digital badge from the Association of Child and Family Coaches as a 'Neurodiverse Family Coach'.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice with children and families.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
- Understand neurodiversity and how it impacts individuals and family dynamics.
- Develop coaching techniques that support the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families.
- Create an inclusive and supportive coaching environment, focusing on strengths and empowering each family member.
- Apply effective communication methods that respect neurodiverse needs.
- Help families establish routines, strategies, and coping mechanisms that promote resilience and wellbeing.
- Practise within ethical guidelines, ensuring support is respectful, humanistic (non-medical), and family-centred.
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from TQUK, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Parenting Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting. Additionally, you will receive the accreditation digital badge from the Association of Child and Family Coaches as a 'Neurodiverse Family Coach'.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice with children and families.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Unit 1: Foundations of Neurodiversity and Family Dynamics
This unit introduces the concept of neurodiversity, covering common neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Learners will understand the social model of neurodiversity and its significance in family coaching, exploring how neurodiversity affects family dynamics, relationships, routines, and communication. This unit also highlights the impact of pioneers like Judy Singer and Dr. Temple Grandin on the field and compares various approaches to neurodiverse family coaching.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine child development theories within the context of neurodiversity, learning how developmental milestones and delays might affect parenting strategies. This unit covers the psychological aspects of child behaviour and the importance of understanding these in the practice of neurodiverse family coaching, emphasizing the coach’s role in supporting parents to adapt their strategies to meet their children’s developmental needs.
Unit 3: Communication as a Neurodiversity Family Coach
Focusing on communication strategies, this unit teaches the importance of effective communication in coaching sessions with neurodiverse families. It discusses the use of open-ended questions, active listening, and the challenges and benefits these methods bring. Learners will also explore non-verbal communication and how to apply empathy and active listening techniques to achieve positive outcomes in coaching scenarios.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
This unit addresses the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. Learners will analyze different family structures and the challenges they present, developing culturally sensitive coaching practices. The unit also covers how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of families, focusing on overcoming biases and barriers in neurodiversity family coaching.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
Learners will delve into the ethical principles of neurodiversity family coaching, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence. This unit also discusses legal and professional responsibilities specific to the UK, guiding learners through scenarios where professional boundaries could be challenged and how to maintain ethical standards in practice.
Unit 6: Neurodiversity Family Coaching Programmes with Families
This unit focuses on implementing effective communication techniques that are neurodiverse-friendly and creating routines that support neurodivergent individuals. It discusses sensory needs and environmental adjustments, and strategies for emotional regulation and behavior management. Learners will also develop strengths-based coaching approaches to enhance family resilience and adaptability.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Neurodiversity Family Coaches
In this unit, learners acquire business skills necessary to establish and run a neurodiversity family coaching practice. Topics include legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and client engagement. Learners will develop a comprehensive business plan, focusing on unique selling propositions and operational management.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will explore professional development opportunities, evaluate resources and organizations that support neurodiversity family coaching, and create a professional development plan. This unit also discusses how effective networking can enhance a coach's professional growth and practice.
Unit 1: Foundations of Neurodiversity and Family Dynamics
This unit introduces the concept of neurodiversity, covering common neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Learners will understand the social model of neurodiversity and its significance in family coaching, exploring how neurodiversity affects family dynamics, relationships, routines, and communication. This unit also highlights the impact of pioneers like Judy Singer and Dr. Temple Grandin on the field and compares various approaches to neurodiverse family coaching.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine child development theories within the context of neurodiversity, learning how developmental milestones and delays might affect parenting strategies. This unit covers the psychological aspects of child behaviour and the importance of understanding these in the practice of neurodiverse family coaching, emphasizing the coach’s role in supporting parents to adapt their strategies to meet their children’s developmental needs.
Unit 3: Communication as a Neurodiversity Family Coach
Focusing on communication strategies, this unit teaches the importance of effective communication in coaching sessions with neurodiverse families. It discusses the use of open-ended questions, active listening, and the challenges and benefits these methods bring. Learners will also explore non-verbal communication and how to apply empathy and active listening techniques to achieve positive outcomes in coaching scenarios.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
This unit addresses the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. Learners will analyze different family structures and the challenges they present, developing culturally sensitive coaching practices. The unit also covers how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of families, focusing on overcoming biases and barriers in neurodiversity family coaching.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
Learners will delve into the ethical principles of neurodiversity family coaching, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence. This unit also discusses legal and professional responsibilities specific to the UK, guiding learners through scenarios where professional boundaries could be challenged and how to maintain ethical standards in practice.
Unit 6: Neurodiversity Family Coaching Programmes with Families
This unit focuses on implementing effective communication techniques that are neurodiverse-friendly and creating routines that support neurodivergent individuals. It discusses sensory needs and environmental adjustments, and strategies for emotional regulation and behavior management. Learners will also develop strengths-based coaching approaches to enhance family resilience and adaptability.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Neurodiversity Family Coaches
In this unit, learners acquire business skills necessary to establish and run a neurodiversity family coaching practice. Topics include legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and client engagement. Learners will develop a comprehensive business plan, focusing on unique selling propositions and operational management.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will explore professional development opportunities, evaluate resources and organizations that support neurodiversity family coaching, and create a professional development plan. This unit also discusses how effective networking can enhance a coach's professional growth and practice.
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
F.A.Qs
F.A.Qs
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, TQUK, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate.
Is the course online?
The course is a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 qualification certificate from TQUK, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. TQUK certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the TQUK Endorsed Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, TQUK, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate.
Is the course online?
The course is a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 qualification certificate from TQUK, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. TQUK certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the TQUK Endorsed Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
