The Spectrum Council sets the boundaries within which a Certified Spectrum Practitioner may work. Coaching admitted under this Standard is a forward-looking, non-clinical relationship. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.
What a Certified Spectrum Practitioner does
A practitioner admitted to the Register works with neurodivergent adults and young people to identify goals, build self-understanding, and design strategies that fit the individual mind. The work is collaborative, time-bounded, and oriented toward the client's own stated aims.
What falls outside this Standard
A practitioner does not diagnose any condition, does not provide psychological treatment for mental health conditions, and does not represent coaching as a substitute for medical or psychiatric care. Where a client presents needs beyond the scope of coaching, the practitioner refers onward and records that referral.
Referral and safeguarding
Every admitted practitioner maintains a written referral protocol and observes the safeguarding duties set out in the Code of Ethics. The Council reviews adherence at annual renewal.