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We help neurodivergent teens and adults live their best lives. We also coach their parents!

Have you ever considered working with an autism life coach? If you are tired of struggling with things others seem to do more easily in relationships, college, career, and daily living, then this might be for you. We also teach parents how to help AuDHD emerging adults get unstuck and maximize their potential – in other words, we coach the coach!

 

Because the world is not designed for those with autism, AuDHD, and ADHD, daily life can be more difficult due to neurological differences that can impact their quality of life. But it doesn't need to be this way. This is where an autism life coach can have a huge impact!

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Group coaching for autistic adults seeking greater connection

Neurodivergent Adult Coaching

We provide individualized one-on-one coaching for autistic, AuDHD, ADHD, and other neurodivergent individuals. We work collaboratively to identify practical goals related to areas of life in which you are experiencing challenges, such as relationships, finding and maintaining employment, recovering from burnout, money management, executive functioning, college, and independent living. Then we define your goals for coaching and collaborate to create and execute a plan for achieving those goals by leveraging your strengths and figuring out how to overcome the obstacles in your path. We want you to live your best life!

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Autism Parent Training

For parents of autistic teens and adults, we discuss your concerns and prioritize goals based on the importance and urgency of the challenges. In essence, we "coach the coach," helping you shift from a parental dynamic to that of collaboration with your adult child. We look for ways to make the biggest impact with the least effort. We combine parent education on autism and executive functioning challenges to facilitate understanding with problem-solving and skill-building. Always, we provide a non-judgmental listening ear for those who need someone to talk to who gets it, who can tell you that you are not alone, and that all your complex feelings are valid.

Parenting for Independence

For parents of autistic emerging adults, Parenting for Independence is a step-by-step program for activating your autistic young adult’s motivation, unlocking their potential, and guiding them toward a more meaningful and productive life. Whether you already have a great relationship with your teen or adult child – or they have not come out of their bedroom since the pandemic started – this program is for you. You will go from feeling chronically frustrated, shut out, and disempowered as a parent to having the relationship, confidence, and skills needed to help your autistic young adult gain momentum – even if they struggle with demand avoidance.

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Intimate Relationship Pathways

For autistic adults seeking greater connection in their relationships, Intimate Relationship Pathways is a step-by-step program for learning how to identify and express your needs, boundaries, and consent, and activate your confidence in building healthy sexual relationships from the ground up! Whether you already have some experience with intimate relationships and want to make them better – or you're not sure how to get started – this program is for you. You will go from feeling isolated, lonely, and confused to having the confidence and skills needed to navigate sexual relationships safely and successfully. 

My son wasn’t sure about the Intimate Relationship Pathways program at first, but he’s really learning a lot, and it’s exciting. He’s starting to understand things like how he can have meltdowns even when he’s really happy. That was new for him. 

He’s also figuring out what he wants in friendships and maybe even a girlfriend someday. My son doesn’t speak much, so just seeing him share in class, talk about his feelings, and identify them—that’s huge.

One of the most powerful things he learned is that he doesn’t have to just tag along with people who aren’t really there for him. He can have people in his life who actually care about him and are there for him emotionally.

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Dr. Temple Grandin

“The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need. They’ll make their own boxes.”

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