Coaching for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Coaches who understand learning differences, communication, and the social landscape
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can present deficits in areas such as: Comprehending oral and/or written communication, reasoning skills, problem-solving, organizational tasks, reading social cues, and understanding the perspective of others (theory of mind). Instead of acquiring these skills naturally, individuals diagnosed with ASD can benefit from explicit 1:1 instruction and coaching to focus and strengthen skills such as self-awareness, self-advocacy, organization, help-seeking, self-care, and interpersonal skills. Instead of using a set curriculum to teach these skills, New Frontiers utilizes a cognitive modeling approach, supporting individuals diagnosed with ASDs to identify areas of skill deficit unique to their life experiences as a learner and/or professional.
Is Coaching for Autism Spectrum Disorders Right for Me?
If you ever find yourself struggling with:
- Problem Solving
- Rigidity
- Theory of Mind
- Abstract language
- Organizing
- Prioritizing responsibilities
- Initiating tasks
- Completing tasks
- Communicating with peers and colleagues
- Interpersonal relationships
- Motivation
- Regulating your emotions
- Learning new content
- Self-Monitoring
- Time management
- Transitions
…Then our coaching services may be for you
Benefits of Coaching for Autism Spectrum Disorders include:
- Social skills instruction and role play
- Identifying social cues and boundaries
- Soft skills development
- Confidence in social communication
- Strategy development to support learning and growth
- Learning how to learn (Metacognition)
- Learning how to utilize resources available to the clients
- Check-ins outside of sessions to help with following through on additional tasks
- Post-session plans that include to-do lists, but also the 'HOW' - how to complete tasks, how best to adapt schedules/plans, and more
- A better understanding of self to be proactive in problem solving
- Support through transitions to make sure you feel confident to tackle changes as they come
- Subject area tutoring for middle school, high school, college, graduate students, and career professionals
We promote positivity and motivation to help individuals reach their full potential. The skills taught in the coaching model reflect a level of mastery that can be generalized across the different aspects of an individual’s life. Our coaching is used to develop a solution-oriented mindset that confronts problems instead of avoiding them. Our biggest goal is to help clients find systems and strategies that not only work for them but also will be used once we are gone.
Who are the coaches?
- Our coaches are seasoned professionals who bring a wide variety of life and coaching experience to the table. Coaches have unique specialized training, educational backgrounds, and specific skill areas of expertise
- We put special care in matching clients with the ideal coach who can meet those specific needs, including content-area specialties.
- Coaches are flexible and are happy to work around a client's busy schedule
Interested in learning more? Let’s set up some time to chat.
