Transitioning to college can be challenging for autistic students due to increased independence, academic demands, and social expectations. Our Collegiate Coaching Program provides individualized, strengths-based support to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally while building lifelong self-advocacy and independence skills.

This program is appropriate for students attending community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities, including those living on campus or commuting.

Collegiate coaching is a non-therapeutic, skill-building support service focused on helping autistic college students navigate the practical and executive functioning demands of higher education. Coaching emphasizes collaboration, goal-setting, accountability, and skill development rather than counseling or academic tutoring.

Our collegiate coaching services may include support in the following areas:

• Executive functioning and organization
• Time management and planning
• Study strategies and workload management
• Transition to independent living
• Self-advocacy and communication with faculty
• Understanding accommodations and disability services
• Social navigation and peer relationships

• One-to-one individualized coaching
• Virtual sessions with flexible scheduling
• Goal-driven and student-centered approach
• Collaboration with families when appropriate and with student consent
• Coordination with campus supports when applicable

This program is designed for:

• Autistic students enrolled in college or preparing to start college
• Students who are academically capable but struggle with organization, follow-through, or independence
• Students seeking support beyond academic tutoring
• Students who want to build confidence, autonomy, and self-advocacy skills 

  We believe autistic students thrive when support:

• Respects neurodiversity
• Builds on strengths and interests
• Promotes independence rather than dependence
• Encourages self-determination and choice
• Aligns with real-world college expectations

Students and families can begin by scheduling an initial consultation to discuss needs, goals, and program fit. Coaching plans are individualized and may be adjusted over time as the student’s needs evolve.

$40 one-time fee for initial consultation

All students begin with an initial consultation to evaluate needs, goals, and appropriateness of collegiate coaching services. This meeting allows for discussion of the student’s current challenges, strengths, college environment, and readiness for coaching. There is no obligation to continue services following this consultation.