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
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
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!
How We Implement Real Life, Communication and Social Skills Training
Who We Serve
What We Do
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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