SERVICES

Comprehensive Life Coaching Services

Every person on the ASD spectrum is unique. Where one person has difficulty in a specific area another person needs training in the complete opposite area. Still, most clients need assistance in the following areas.

The first session with a trained ASD Life Coach will be assessment and getting to know each other. Each subsequent session following, a plan of action will be created and carried out until the client's goals are achieved and eventually surpassed. The goal is to teach each client enough skills to continue the process on their own with little to no assistance in the future.

Core Services

Real Life Skills

We spend the first 18 years of our lives mastering the school environment. For everyone but especially those on the spectrum, this is not adequate preparation for the real world. We seek to teach each client valuable real life skills necessary to function in the natural environment.

Practical Life Skills
Natural Environment Function
Real World Preparation
Daily Living Skills
Environmental Adaptation

Social Skills

The majority of people learn social skills by observing others around them. Many people on the ASD spectrum do not intuitively acquire these skills as easily as their neurotypical peers. ASD Life Coaches specifically teach social skills in a step-by-step manner similar to teaching a math problem to someone who struggles with math concepts.

Step-by-Step Social Learning
Observational Skills Training
Peer Interaction Techniques
Social Environment Navigation
Intuitive Skill Development

Communication Skills

It is very common for people on the spectrum to have a difficult time with back and forth reciprocal conversation. It is one of the most complex skills to master. Communication is not monologuing but rather a back and forth exchange where active listening and active participation are equally important to achieve a successful interaction.

Reciprocal Conversation
Active Listening Skills
Active Participation
Back & Forth Exchange
Successful Interaction Techniques

Independent Living

It is not uncommon for many young adults to be living at home with their parents. This percentage is even higher for those on the spectrum. From obtaining a driver's license to taking care of personal space, hygiene, budgeting, planning for the future and much more.

Driver's License Support
Personal Space Management
Hygiene & Self-Care
Budgeting Skills
Future Planning

Specialized Services

College/Career Development

Whether it's planning for college and training for a very specific career or planning to get into the workforce and find your niche, our coaches are trained to help you discover appropriate educational and employment paths suited to your strengths and supportive of your weaknesses. Your career should be rewarding and fulfilling as well as suitable for making a nice living for yourself.

College Planning
Career Discovery
Strength-Based Path Finding
Workforce Preparation
Employment Support

Non-Verbal Communication

The biggest difficulty for those on the spectrum is understanding non-verbal communication. Our coaches are trained to teach you how to make and properly engage in eye contact, facial expressions, reading and conveying effective body language and all of the nuances of communicating that go far beyond vocal language. Verbal language on the other hand involves noises, gestures, emotions, cultural understanding and more. Let us teach you!

Eye Contact Training
Facial Expression Reading
Body Language Interpretation
Non-Verbal Cues
Communication Nuances

Additional Specialized Services

Understanding the Perspectives of Others

Reframing Thought Processes

Healthy Relationship Building from the Ground Up

Executive Functioning Skills

Working with Parents & Siblings

Couples Coaching

Professional Consultation

Business Coaching for those with Autism

College coach for those with Autism

Transition and Job coach for those with Autism

Session Formats

Video Conferencing Sessions

Video conferencing is a wonderful way for us to communicate. We will be able to see body language and feel a better sense of connection to one another with the visual aspect of communicating.

In-Person Sessions

In some instances the coach can come to your home or we typically meet at coffee shops, malls, bookstores, or various other public places where we can find a comfortable place to sit and talk. We find this informal setting to be much more beneficial to the coaching process. We are out in real life and not in the stuffy confines of a very formal office. Real life occurs out in the real world!

Specialized Skill Development Areas

Social skills development and communication training

Healthy Relationship Building from the Ground Up

How many times are we told to get out there and make friends or find a relationship without specific instruction on how to do so? I have developed methods that take you through the levels of friendship, trust and relationships step-by-step so that you build a healthy, safe and solid relationship with friends, family and professionals.

Executive Functioning Skills

Many people I work with struggle with managing and organizing their lives. Executive functioning struggles are common for those on the spectrum and for a lot of us. Still, these skills can be taught, practiced and improved upon with time and proper instruction. Let's get your life on track!

Independent living skills training and life organization

How We Implement Real Life, Communication and Social Skills Training

Thorough evaluation

Creation of a Custom Plan of Action

Logical and complete step-by-step discussions

Straightforward yet gentle identification of Issues

Real Life Situations

Role Playing

Meditation

Who We Serve

Adults with Autism or on the ASD Spectrum

Adults with Asperger's Syndrome or Asperger-like features

Young adults in and transitioning out of High School

Spouses and significant others of Autistic Adults

Parents of children and autistic adults

Siblings, grandparents, and other family members affected by Autism

Educators, doctors, and all professionals that work with children or autistic adults

Anyone affected by Autism or other related special needs

A number of clients with Anxiety and Motivation Difficulties

Anyone who requires a Mentor or Career Coach

What We Do

Help Clients Achieve Success

Create and Maintain Meaningful Relationships

Appropriate Approaches to Dating and Romantic Interests

Develop and Practice Social Skills

Enhance Employability Skills (85% of those on the Autism Spectrum are unemployed, 100% are employable!)

Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Eliminating Bad Habits

Creating New Healthy Habits

Build Confidence

Motivation to Achieve and Succeed

Preparation for Various Life Events

Understanding the Importance of Health and Fitness

Anger Reduction

Developing Creativity

Fine Tuning Existing Talents

Improving the Family Dynamic

Bringing about Self-Awareness and a Positive Self-Image

Work/Life Balance

Make clients aware

Help clients set goals

Challenge assumptions

Keep the focus on the issue

Prioritizing

Increasing life satisfaction levels

Be there to listen, ask questions, and give honest feedback

Important Notice

Please note: Life Coaching is not a regulated field by local state agencies. Licensure is not available or required to provide coaching services. Still, despite the lack of state oversight, myself and my team are held to the highest standards and are specialized in areas traditional therapy most often is not able to address. I do urge you to read my site and reach out for a complimentary consultation to learn more about what we can offer and if coaching is appropriate for you or your loved ones needs.

Funding Options & Approved Vendor Programs

ASD Life Coaches is an approved vendor with multiple state and regional programs. We offer complimentary consultations to see if coaching is the right fit for you or your loved ones.

Our goal is to obtain funding in all 50 states.

New Jersey DDD

Department of Developmental Disabilities

ClassWallet

Arizona & Philadelphia

California SDP

Self Determination Program

Philadelphia Schools

School District Programs

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