What do you want to achieve?
Our proven, neurodiversity-affirming approach was created by Autistics, for Autistics.
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Here's what your Coach will do for you:
Support
At APC, we want to help you feel comfortable so that you can achieve your goals. We know it can be very challenging to go to a new place, so that's why we come to you! All of our Coaches provide remote services over Zoom video call, phone, email, or even text messages. By meeting virtually, you get to stay in your own environment where the skills you're building will actually be put to use. (In-person coaching may also be available in some parts of Ohio.)
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Meeting with an autism life coach is not the same thing as going to therapy and does not focus on processing feelings and emotions the way therapy does. However, life coaching does provide a safe, confidential environment for you to discuss your own individual goals, challenges, and frustrations--and, most of all, your passions!
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For example, your autism life coach can help you to:
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Identify your core values and life goals
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Become more aware of and meet your own sensory needs
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Learn self-advocacy and assertive communication
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Find a therapist who is knowledgeable about autism
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Reduce alexithymia and better tell apart your feelings
... and more!
Planning
Many neurodiverse people find that they have a lot of great ideas to pursue, but executive dysfunction gets in the way. Autism life coaching is the perfect opportunity to build strategies and skills while getting some extra planning help.
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Your autism life coach can help you build and follow through with plans for things like:
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Deciding which areas of your life to work on and when
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Setting career goals, preparing for the job search process, and interviewing
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Interdependent living tasks like paying bills and grocery shopping
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Meal planning, physical activity, and a more consistent sleep cycle
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Navigating life transitions like moving to a new home
... and more!
Routines
It's true, Autistic people love routines. But are your current habits are
as beneficial as they could be? You'll gain a lot of new skills while working with your autism life coach, and adding those skills into your daily routines can help you feel and function better.
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Your autism life coach can help you build better routines for things like:
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A daily schedule that creates structure and reduces anxiety
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Arriving places on time with everything you need
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Transitioning between activities more easily
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Decision making and coping with unexpected changes
... and more!
Community
It's easy to make friends when they share your interests. Your autism life coach will help you find groups of like-minded people online and in your local area. You can meet people who will appreciate it when you want to info dump!
We also provide a variety of free and clients-only online discussion groups. If you're not quite ready to branch out and meet new people in person, talking with other neurodivergents online is a great place to start!
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Your autism life coach can help you get more comfortable with a variety of social situations, like:
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Discovering new ways and places to meet people who share your interests
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Identifying and coping with unfair treatment at work
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Telling apart different levels of friendship
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Coping with holiday gatherings
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Explaining your energy limitations to others
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... and more!
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