Changing Behaviour with Emma Whymark

16/02/2026

I have another letter after my name!
I am now officially AuDHD as I received my autism diagnosis last week.
For me, this isn’t a reinvention, it’s an explanation.
When I disclosed my ADHD diagnosis on social media, I said if you knew me IRL and that surprised you, then I needed to introduce you to the concept of masking.
The same is true of this diagnosis, if this doesn’t look like the version of autism you hold in mind, that’s exactly the point. Masking is powerful. So are late diagnoses and so is the ability to build a career while quietly navigating a very different internal landscape.
Nothing about me or my work changes. If anything, it deepens.
And yes, I’m very comfortable being open about it.

23/12/2025

26/10/2025

You’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or you self-identify as an ADHDer. Now what?

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or still adjusting, this webinar is a compassionate roadmap for understanding the ADHD brain and developing your own unique strategies.

We’ll explore executive function, nervous system needs, emotional regulation, and realistic strategies for living well. Practical, affirming, and grounded in science and experience.

📆 When? Tuesday 4th November (7pm-9pm BST)

📝 Sign up through our website: https://attunedapproach.co.uk/education-webinars/

We look forward to seeing you there!

24/07/2025

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🧠✨ Neuroaffirmative practice isn’t just about being kind — it’s about being just.

In the spirit of The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova, neuroaffirmative approaches go beyond individual support and call for systemic change. Praslova reminds us that like canaries in coal mines, neurodivergent folks are often early indicators of environments that are fundamentally unwell — not just for them, but for everyone.

Rather than framing neurodivergence as a deficit to fix, neuroaffirmative practice recognizes it as a vital form of human diversity. It asks: What if the “problem” isn’t in the person, but in the structure?

That’s why true inclusion means more than awareness or empathy. It demands accommodations designed into systems from the start — not retrofitted after harm. It calls on us to change the coal mine, not blame the canary.

This is the heartbeat of our Attuned Approach — a framework rooted in neuroaffirmative values and built to reshape systems of care, learning, and community from the inside out.

✨ Curious to learn more or join us? We’d love to connect. Explore the course and how it supports deeper, systemic inclusion here: https://attunedapproach.co.uk/neurodiversity-cert/

18/07/2025

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🎤 Emma is delivering training on Neurodiversity and Trauma to housing and mental health professionals today.

The intersection of trauma and neurodivergence is complex. We take the position that being neurodivergent in a predominantly neurotypical world is inherently traumatising – so it’s impossible to ignore. Our experience shows that trauma is a part of every client’s journey.

🤝 While we train our coaches to be coaches, not therapists, we ensure they deeply understand this intersection. We equip them with clear boundaries between coaching and therapy to protect both themselves and their clients, and with the skills to manage these situations safely when they arise.

Safe, ethical practice was fundamental when we created ATTUNED Neurodiversity Coach Training, and our approach to trauma is a powerful example of this commitment.

💬 Have you encountered challenges where neurodivergence and trauma overlap in your work or life? How have you navigated them?

👇 Share your experiences or questions below – let’s learn and support each other!

18/07/2025

This is the last of six of these that I’ve done this year for NICHSS and St Martin’s this year. It’s been a privilege to work with their amazing staff who have been so receptive the training.
Thanks guys!
Emma x

18/07/2025

What she said! 👇🏼
Emma x

15/07/2025

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📊 The Growing Need for Neurodiversity Coaches

As awareness of neurodivergence grows, so does the demand for qualified coaches who understand:
- Multiple forms of neurodivergence
- Intersectionality
- Emotional processing differences
- Adaptive communication strategies

Our certification programme equips you with the tools to meet this need.

Starting September 18th 2025
✨ 6-month comprehensive program
✨ Weekly evening sessions
✨ Flexible assessment methods
✨ Ongoing supervision

Ready to make a difference? https://attunedapproach.co.uk/neurodiversity-cert/

11/07/2025

The comments on this are fab and probably not what they were hoping for!
Emma x

30/06/2025

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🧠✨ Coaching with Clarity, Safety, and Flow

Our latest module dives into something deceptively simple – session structure – and reveals just how powerful it can be when done with intentionality and neuro-affirming care.

This module explores:
🔹 Why structure is a form of safety, especially for neurodivergent clients
🔹 The anatomy of a session: from check-in to grounding
🔹 Practical ways to support pacing, presence, and processing
🔹 Using triads to practice and reflect (without performance pressure)
🔹 A feedback model that respects sensitivity and empowers growth

It’s not about rigid scripts, it’s about holding space that adapts, supports regulation, and invites authentic expression.

If you’re coaching neurodivergent clients (or anyone navigating complexity), this is the toolkit you didn’t know you needed.

💬 What elements help you feel anchored during a session, either as a coach or as a client?

22/06/2025

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What Makes a Coach Neuroaffirming?
We often get asked what it means to be a “neuroaffirming” coach.

For us, it’s about more than just awareness. It means:
✅ Respecting each client’s unique neurotype
✅ Avoiding behaviourist or ableist models
✅ Being curious, not corrective
✅ Honouring autonomy and consent
✅ Understanding how trauma and identity intersect
✅ Supporting interoception, sensory needs, and burnout recovery

In our ATTUNED training, we guide coaches to build these foundations, so they can work WITH neurodivergent clients, not just ON their “executive function.”

Why is this so important? Because being neurodivergent isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to honour.

🗓️ Our next cohort starts on the 17th September. Find out all about our curriculum at https://attunedapproach.co.uk/neurodiversity-cert/!

19/06/2025

Emma x

👀 We’re seeing a huge increase in neurodivergent visibility — especially on social media.

ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivity, PDA — these terms are no longer hidden. People are
talking about their lived experiences and recognising themselves in others.

This cultural shift is creating more demand than ever for professionals who understand.
Not from a textbook. But from life.

🤝 Neurodiversity coaching is responding to that need — and it’s not going anywhere.