A Brief History

Zachary Van Kleek founded Neurospicy in 2022 with a clear mission: to provide judgment-free ADHD and neurodivergent coaching that empowers youth to navigate life with confidence. The concept for Neurospicy is deeply personal. Growing up without access to adequate support or resources, Zach was inspired to become the resource he wished had existed for him. He envisioned a hands-on, practical, and supportive program designed to help neurodivergent individuals thrive in a world that often feels challenging or unclear.

 

Zach was diagnosed with ADHD at age 17 and later with autism at age 35. These diagnoses provided critical insight into the challenges he faced throughout adolescence and early adulthood. His lived experience became the driving force behind Neurospicy, shaping it into a supportive system he wished had been available during his own youth.

 

Zach’s coaching approach is gentle, empathetic, and strengths-based. He brings extensive experience working with youth, including his time as a youth pastor, his role as a father of four, and over a decade of professional experience as a treatment specialist for at-risk youth. Drawing from this background, Zach developed a customizable program tailored specifically to neurodivergent youth—one that equips them with the confidence, skills, and self-understanding needed to flourish in an ever-changing world.