Benefits
Enhances self-awareness, communication skills, and daily functioning to promote independence and improved quality of life.
What’s included
Coaching to develop and enhance life, academic, work, and relationship skills.
Cost
Packages at $295/month
Autism Coaching
Are you a parent seeking support for your autistic child or an adult looking to harness your unique strengths but aren’t necessarily interested in counseling or therapy?
If you are looking for skills-focused and tailored strategies to help improve communication, daily functioning, and overall life skills, then autism coaching may be a good fit for you.
What is Autism Coaching?
Autism coaching is a specialized form of support aimed at assisting individuals on the autism spectrum in developing skills, strategies, and coping tools to navigate the challenges they may encounter in various aspects of their lives. Some areas of focus include social skills and communication, executive functioning, transition support, daily living skills, and family support.
Coaching involves working closely with a trained professional, often a psychologist, a mental health clinician, or a specialized coach, who collaborates with the parent and autistic child or adult to identify strengths, address challenges, and develop practical skills. It is a supportive partnership that empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with confidence and efficiency.
Who is Autism Coaching For?
Coaching is a good fit for children, teenagers, and adults. Particularly,
- Parents seeking guidance for their child's development
- Children needing an affirming space to learn and practice social skills and communication
- Adults aiming to excel in the academic or workplace environments
- Individuals looking for skills to manage their unique autistic characteristics and challenges
What Are the Benefits of Autism Coaching?
There are several benefits that extend beyond the uniqueness common to autistic individuals.
- Personalized strategies that fit individual strengths and challenges
- Developing practical skills that are essential for daily life like communication skills, emotion regulation, and time management
- Embracing unique strengths and fostering self-confidence and empowerment
- Addressing social and communication skills to improve connections
- Increased coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and sensory challenges
- Helping with goal setting and attainment
What’s Included in Autism Coaching at Magnolia Wellness?
Magnolia Wellness & Psychology’s autism coaching package provides education and skills-building across 3 tiers:
- Life Skills
- Home | School | Work Skills
- Relationships & Communication
We offer two coaching package options:
- A 12-week package where we focus on one tier area
- A 1-year package where we focus on all three tiers for the entire year
We also include an initial skills assessment and final evaluation and review of your progress to determine additional needs and offer recommendations for maintenance coaching or community referrals.
How Much Does it Cost?
The 12 week package is priced at $885. The one year package is priced at $3,540. Potential clients invest $295 per month until their chosen package is completed.
Each package includes 4 individual coaching sessions per month, workbooks for each course cycle, and one-on-one support throughout the year. You can determine the appropriate coaching package during your initial coaching appointment if you are not sure.
We accept all major credit/debit cards, HSA cards, and personal checks as payment. We are not in network with any insurance companies or paneled with Medicaid, Medicare, or Medicaid Managed Care companies (i.e., Caresource, Amerigroup, Peachstate, etc).
