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I believe individuals who live with ASD and\/or ADHD\u00a0 deserve both deep self-acceptance and meaningful support. I aim to provide supports that allow an individual to\u00a0 build their identity and experience behavioral growth \u2014 without abandoning compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n RJSupport provides one-to-one coaching for individuals on the autism spectrum and those living with ADHD.<\/span> Some areas that I work with individuals on is social interaction, executive functioning and emotion regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n I know some of the challenges faced by individuals who are neurodivergent\u00a0 in a world that often does not provide accommodations. I was diagnoisied with autism and ADHD in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n While everyone’s journey is unique some challenges are common. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ol_font=”||||||||” quote_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_6_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_6_font_size=”18px” header_6_letter_spacing=”1px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”40px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#ffb356″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”22px” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ header_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”||||||||” min_height=”92px” custom_margin=”61px|||||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” icon_font_size=”22px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=”Are you a registered Psychologist?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No, I am a Coach who has lived experience of Autism and ADHD.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Why use a Coach instead of a Psychologist?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”58px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There is a shortage of Psychologists in private practice and Community Mental Health often won’t work on some of the challenges faced by those who live with autism and ADHD.<\/span><\/p>\n By using a Coach you’re able to lay some ground work until you’re able to see a psychologist, an occuptional therapist or other professional.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What approach to coaching do you use?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”58px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I use a person centered approach to coaching. Often neurodivergent people have had decisions made for them by others.<\/span><\/p>\n I will listen to what the person I am coaching or supporting wants and try deliver this. I will also listen to family\/whanau to help shape supports and sessions as well as make recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are your qualifications?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n My qualifications include:<\/span><\/p>\n Post-Grad Diploma in Health Science (Psychology) from Massey University<\/span><\/p>\n Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) from The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand<\/span><\/p>\n Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology from The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What other training have you had?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Understanding Autism from The Open University<\/span><\/p>\n Mental Health First Aid<\/span><\/p>\n Paths and Maps<\/span><\/p>\n Intentional Peer Support<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are your rates?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I work with the individual or family in terms of setting rates and what they are able to afford.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How long are sessions?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I aim for coaching sessions to be an hour long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From experience some days individuals have more energy and are able to focus while other days they are disengaged. 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Our work combines self-understanding with practical skill-building, helping you develop strategies that fit your brain so you can thrive and create a life that feels aligned and sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n
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