Oppiko Neurodiversity Coach

Training Content and Objectives

The training provides a comprehensive knowledge package on neuropsychiatric disorders and how to support individuals with these traits. You will gain up-to-date information, practical tips and tools, as well as the skills needed to work as a neurodiversity coach.

In addition, the training delves into positive psychology and positive pedagogy. Well-being skills and their importance, from both the coach’s and the client’s perspective, are a central part of the program.

The training follows and exceeds the quality recommendations of the Finnish Association of Neurodiversity Coaches (Suomen Neuropsykiatriset Valmentajat ry).

Neurodiversity coach trainings can be organized either privately by companies or in collaboration with educational institutions. All training providers grant the same level of qualification, regardless of how the training is delivered. All graduates have equal opportunities to work as neurodiversity coaches, provided their educational background meets the requirements. Neurodiversity coaching is not supervised by Valvira (the Finnish National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health), and the job titles used in coaching (e.g., “neuropsychiatric coach” or “Nepsy coach” or “Neurodiversity coach” are not protected professional titles. For international students we recommend familiarising yourself with the local practices - the content, quality and benefits of the training are not culturally dependant, Oppiko’s trainings have been proven to be effective and beneficial to many parts of the planet.

Quality Standards for Oppiko Trainings

• Lead trainers have 20 years of experience working with neuropsychiatric children, adolescents, and their families.

• Lead trainers and program designers have thousands of hours of hands-on experience as neuropsychiatric coaches.

• Lead trainers hold coaching qualifications and have a highly diverse educational background.

• The training is designed and delivered by professionals in pedagogy.

• A child psychiatry specialist teaches all medical content.

• The program includes a variety of presentations from experienced participants.

• The central focus of the training is the holistic well-being of both the coach and the client.

• The training provides perspectives on working with neuropsychiatric individuals of all ages, recognizing their support needs, and collaborating with them across early childhood education, basic and secondary education, and the workplace.