About Us
Cognitive Life Skills Coaches for Neurodivergent Adults
Specialized coaching for autistic adults and anyone who is neurodivergent
Who We Are
We are a group of Cognitive Life Skills Coaches for Autistic Adults and anyone who is Neurodivergent.
- Our coaches are well trained in all neurodivergencies
- Led by Head Coach Jaclyn Hunt
- We understand the unique challenges and strengths that come with neurodivergent thinking patterns
Social & Communication Skills
We work on social and communication skills from the very basic up to the much more nuanced.
Relationship areas we cover:
- Personal friendships
- Romantic relationships
- Professional relationships in the workplace
We focus on building healthy, safe relationships from the ground up.
Life Transitions Focus
There is a big focus on life transitions — any life event that requires major changes in your routine.
Common transitions we support:
- High School to College or University
- Transitioning into the work world
- Moving into a new home
- Starting a new relationship
- Becoming a parent
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skills are the everyday life skills that keep your life running smoothly.
Skills we develop:
- Budgeting and financial management
- Calendars and scheduling
- Organization and prioritization
- And much more
Some clients need assistance with all of these areas; others just need to focus on very specific skills.
Specialized Relationship Areas
Friends and Acquaintances
Friends are people that we feel close and comfortable with. Acquaintances are people who we see on a frequent or not so frequent basis, but do not go beyond mere pleasantries.
How we help with friendships:
- Understand the different levels of friendship
- Recognize which level you are at with a person
- Decide when to deepen a friendship or step back
- Maintain the friendships you desire
- Let go of relationships that do not serve you positively
All relationships require work to maintain the bond. Sometimes this comes easily, and sometimes it does not. We can assist you in navigating these dynamics.
Professional School or Work Relationships
Both school and work require a certain degree of socialization. The environment of both is very similar, but compared to other relationships in life is very different — there are social boundaries that must be learned and followed.
What we teach:
- Understanding social boundaries in professional settings
- Differentiating between various personalities and expectations
- Reading people's rules, requirements, and expectations
- Becoming comfortable and proficient in understanding others
The majority of the population learns these skills by observation. We believe that those with special needs think and learn differently, and we can teach you how.
Communities
All individuals belong to communities. As human beings we are social creatures that require a social environment in order to survive — not just physically, but mentally as well.
Examples of everyday communities:
- Family — people who share blood relations, marriage, children, siblings, cousins
- Faith & fitness — a local church, gym, or fitness center
- School & work — groups sharing a common goal or interest
- Neighborhood — people keeping communities safe and connected
- Local township — parades, celebrations, and civic events
Communities are part of our every day life, and we need others in order to survive. It is important to be able to assimilate into a community, to fit in properly so that the community continues to function in a productive way.
How we help with community integration:
- Teach skills for navigating communal environments
- Troubleshoot difficulties with fitting in
- Show you how to successfully join groups
- Work with a community as a whole (family, classroom, or office) to guide everyone toward a more productive, peaceful, and enjoyable environment
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Take the first step towards meaningful change and personal growth. Our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way.
Working with Individuals
What happens when a child on the Autism Spectrum becomes an adult? Where do children with special needs go after they graduate high school? There are very few services for adults with special needs in the world today. Getting older doesn't necessarily mean life struggles become any easier. We are here to change that.
Areas of concentration include:
- School or employment goals
- Relationship issues
- Organization and brainstorming
- Learning to understand another person's point of view
- Changing undesirable habits and rituals
- Developing positive and productive routines
- Understanding socially acceptable and unacceptable behaviors
- Most importantly — explaining why
Who reaches out to us:
- Autistic teenagers and adults
- Adults with challenges in attention, organization, or social understanding
- Parents of autistic and special needs children
- Siblings who find having a special needs brother or sister challenging
- Anyone who needs support and guidance to make sense of a world full of chaos and confusion
We find that changing the way a parent communicates with their child is crucial in that child's development, as well as the parent's.
Relationship Support Areas
Parent/Child Relationships
Special needs children think, learn, and communicate differently from the typical child. It is important for both parent and child to learn to speak each other's language.
What we do:
- Bridge the gap between parent and child
- Interpret and teach effective communication for both sides
- Improve the overall parent-child relationship
Special needs children understand the world differently, much like a deaf child understands the world differently from the majority of the population.
Siblings
Siblings of special needs family members face unique dynamics that can create complex emotional situations.
Common challenges we address:
- Feeling neglected due to the attention a special needs family member requires
- Being overly protective while not focusing on their own needs
- Struggles with guilt, resentment, or confusion about their role
- Becoming overly mature or taking on caregiving responsibilities beyond their age
We discuss and encourage a balance where everyone's needs can be met in an effective and satisfying way.
Couples
Romantic relationships are very complicated and require a great deal of energy, time, and effort — magnified for a person with special needs.
How we help couples:
- Bridge the communication gap between partners
- Find and feel the love hidden behind lack of words or actions
- Guide single individuals in proper ways to seek, find, and keep a romantic interest
- Support neurotypical partners who feel confused, lonely, or frustrated
This can be a slow process, but one that is definitely worth pursuing.
Our Story
ASD Life Coaches was formed after the great need for coaching services for Autistic Adults was discovered.
We believe the future for those on the spectrum and with other diagnoses comes in the form of real life skills training in every aspect of social life — from school to career to personal life and relationships.
Life Coaching because real life is much more than just academics!
Our Individualized Approach
We create a plan that is individualized for each client's needs. We do not offer a one-size-fits-all approach — we develop a custom plan for every individual that reaches out to us.
Who we work with:
- Individuals on the autism spectrum
- Parents and siblings
- Couples
- Professionals across the country
As one of the biggest and longest running coaching practices specializing in neurodivergence, you can feel confident that we can meet your needs. Our team is highly trained and the best in the world.
Contact us for a complimentary consultation so that we can see if coaching is right for you and pair you with the right coach. We are very much looking forward to meeting you!
Life Coaching vs. Therapy: What's the Difference?
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right support for your needs.
| Aspect | Life Coaching | Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Skill building and specific goals | Emotional healing and processing |
| Approach | Forward-looking, action-oriented | Explores past experiences and emotions |
| Outcome | Forming paths to success with practical skills | Emotional well-being and self-understanding |
| Process | Fun, engaging, and productive | Clinical and reflective |
| Client Role | Active participant in setting and achieving goals | Patient guided through therapeutic techniques |
Every client of ASD Life Coaches deserves to live up to his or her greatest potential. We strive to identify that potential and create plans of action to see it through. While coaching can have emotional aspects, we work mainly on skills and forming paths to success.
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