Life Coaching for Neurodivergent Minds is a personalized support and mentorship program designed to help neurodivergent individuals aged 14+ and their families navigate the demands of everyday life and build autonomy and independence. Our coaching service caters to those facing challenges related to executive function and building independence, including individuals with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and non-diagnosed executive functioning challenges.

Through our client-centric and person-centered approach, we focus on improving executive function skills like time management, organization, and decision-making. In doing so, we assist our clients in building practical life skills such as creating routines, schedule building, and self-advocacy, empowering them to feel more confident and self-reliant in their daily lives.

Life Skills Coaching for Neurodivergent Minds is a valuable resource specifically designed for neurodivergent teens and adults at any stage of their personal development, addressing the unique challenges they face. Our program provides tailored guidance and support for individuals who:

• Need help building and implementing skills and structures for independent living: Our coaches work with clients to develop essential life skills such as time management, organization, and self-advocacy, helping them gain the confidence to live autonomously.
• Experience challenges with executive functioning: We assist clients in overcoming obstacles related to executive function, such as time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Struggle with rejection sensitivity: Our coaching supports clients in addressing rejection sensitivity, empowering them to overcome limitations and achieve personal goals.
• Have many passions and need guidance on choosing a path: We help clients explore their interests and passions, providing direction on how to pursue them and get started.
• Are seeking support in various life areas: Our life skills coaching also addresses a range of additional concerns, including finding motivation to take risks, dealing with demand avoidance, providing tailored support systems, offering guidance for those recently or later in life diagnosed with ADHD, assisting parents of neurodivergent kids, addressing sensory issues, improving social cues and making friends, and managing rigidity and black-and-white thinking.

In addition to these specific areas, our life skills coaching program addresses other essential skills like interpersonal relationship skills, managing due dates and projects, and setting both short-term and long-term personal goals.

Life Skills Coaching for Neurodivergent Minds can help neurodivergent individuals find greater fulfillment in various aspects of their lives and achieve a balanced lifestyle, ensuring they reach their full potential in their personal and professional pursuits.

At Life Skills Advocate, we're more than just a coaching service. We’re a team dedicated to empowering neurodivergent college students through a personalized, student-focused approach. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Shared Experience With Neurodivergence: Our coaches, including our founder, who has personal experience with ADHD, understand the challenges of neurodivergence firsthand.
• Client-Centric Relationships: We prioritize building strong, judgment-free relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs and goals.
• Holistic: We take a holistic approach, considering the well-being of the entire family, when applicable. We work closely with families to support the student’s development within their broader environment.
• We Go Beyond Executive Functioning: We specialize in supporting executive functioning skills while also addressing the social/emotional aspects of neurodivergence. Our coaching approach supports students in navigating both practical and social/emotional challenges, helping them manage school and life more effectively.
• Inclusive and Safe Environment: We provide a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ clients, understanding and respecting the unique intersection of neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ issues. Our approach is tailored to support the whole person, recognizing the diverse challenges and experiences our clients may face.
• Gentle Accountability Support: We offer gentle, on-demand accountability support at no extra cost, keeping students motivated and on track.

The first step in our coaching process is to schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery meeting to discuss your or your child's specific needs and goals. If coaching seems like a good fit, we then arrange a complimentary meet-and-greet to match you or your child with the right coach.

While our coaching program is not bound by a fixed duration, we recommend a minimum commitment of 12 weekly sessions to see meaningful change. However, the exact length of coaching varies based on individual goals and situations.

In the early sessions, we may use various assessment tools, including executive functioning assessments, readiness to change assessments, motivation scales, and "getting to know you" questionnaires. These assessments help us tailor the coaching experience to your or your child's unique needs.

Once paired with a coach, you or your child will participate in sessions customized to their needs. The process starts with setting clear goals and creating a coaching roadmap. Each session is designed to reflect on progress, address challenges, and practice strategies with your coach's guidance.

Depending on your situation, we may encourage parental or family involvement. This could include semi-regular meetings between you, your family, and the coach to ensure alignment throughout the process, adjust strategies based on input, and prepare everyone to support progress once coaching concludes.

Additionally, if needed, our coaches provide gentle accountability check-ins throughout the week to help you or your child stay on track and make progress in the desired areas.