Changing Behaviour with Emma Whymark

21/04/2026

There are people in your network who would be brilliant neurodiversity coaches.
People who already get it, who already support neurodivergent clients, students, or family members, but who want to do that work with more depth, more confidence, and proper professional grounding.

We want to reach them, and we'd love your help to do it.

Share this post and tag someone who might benefit from ATTUNED Approach training, and you'll be entered into a draw. One winner will be chosen at random on Friday 24th April 2026, and we'll donate E100 to a neurodiversity charity of their choice — ADHD UK, Autistic UK, or Ambitious About Autism. Whichever matters most to you, that's where the money goes.

To find out more about who we are and our upcoming courses, visit us at www.attunedapproach.co.uk

Draw closes Friday 24th April 2026. Share publicly, tag someone in the comments, winner chosen at random and notified by DM. Open worldwide. 💙

12/03/2026

Looking forward to exhibiting and speaking next week at Visible. I'll be there with Jamie Wallis from NeuroKind and talking about neurodivergent identity. I'm looking forward to meeting the other speakers too, Pete Wharmby, Hester Grainger, Leon Knight-Smith and Emma Harwood.

05/03/2026

Curious about neurodiversity coaching?
Tonight Lisa and I are going live on Facebook for a relaxed “Ask Us Anything” about neurodiversity coaching and the ATTUNED Approach.
If you’ve ever wondered about:�• training as a neurodiversity coach�• how the ATTUNED model works in practice�• the difference between coaching and therapy�• or anything else about neurodivergence and practice
…this is your chance to ask.
It’s not a webinar or a presentation, just an open conversation.
📍 Facebook Live�🗓 Tonight at 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CNYR7HVfU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

If you already have a question, feel free to drop it below and we’ll pick some to answer during the session.

23/02/2026

There are just over two weeks until our Extended ATTUNED neurodiversity coach training begins and we still have a few places available.

• This course is for people who want to make a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals.
• Many of our coaches are neurodivergent adults, parents of neurodivergent children or people who have seen first-hand how misunderstood neurodivergence can be.

It is a fully accredited coaching qualification, accredited by the Association for Coaching. You do not need to be a coach already.

This training can open the door to a completely new career, or allow you to support others in a way that is informed, respectful, and genuinely neuroaffirmative.
The Extended ATTUNED route is designed to be manageable alongside real life:

• Just 2 hours per week initially
• Term-time only
• A gentler pace, with space to think, reflect, and integrate

Many people join because they have a desire to support neurodivergent children or adults, having experienced the lack of effective, neuroaffirmative, attuned support in the neurodivergent community.

What people discover along the way is that they are part of building something much bigger - a new path, a new community, and a way to support others who have walked a similar road.

This is the only slower-paced ATTUNED cohort currently planned, and places are limited.

We are also enrolling for our next standard paced cohort – starting in May
If this speaks to you, you are very welcome to join us and you can watch our information webinar here (link - https://youtu.be/RBCI0wgqewM) or find out more about us at www.attunedapproach.co.uk

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

Emma x

🧠✨ 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

Emma x

📊 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/