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Autism coaching vs normal psychological sessions

Fen

hi guys, I’ve recently been having some psychological sessions to help me with my autism. I’ve since also been mentioned the possibility of autism coaching, but not really understanding what the differences between the two.

I was wondering if people on here have had one of the other, or maybe even both, and if they saw benefit and just peoples opinions and general 

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  • Hello Fen. I hope these sessions have been helpful for you.

     I think the main difference between coaching for autistics and vs psychologist visits is that the coach may be autistic and may also be able to support you with things that are specific to your autistic experience. I think this could include:

    • processing your autistic discovery/formal identification 
    • understanding your own autistic profile and advocating for your own needs
    • fostering a positive autistic identity and finding community 
    • understanding overwhelm as an autistic person and how to prevent experiences such as burnout 
    • managing your mental health as an autistic person 
    • supporting sensory needs and managing energy- spoon theory (maybe)

    I hope this is helpful. I am not sure that what I have listed is correct, I suppose it depends on your individual coach. I apologise if my suggestions are incorrect, but I think this is what a coach for autistics should offer in an ideal world.

    In contrast a trained psychologist is there to help you process and understand your emotions, thoughts and feelings regardless of your specific neurotype.

    Here is an example of an autistic coach who can provide support with many different areas of your life:

    https://www.theautisticcoach.com/autistic-life-coaching

  • in reply to Ausomely Autistic

    Ohh this was such a great reply, I am going to look into this now. My work provides some money for coaching and I was thinking about finding someone who is autism centred. 

    Thanks so much! 

  • in reply to Autumn_Trees

    You are so welcome! I am glad I could help you.

    My suggestions about what a coach for autistics should offer are ideas, but a lot of autistic coaches/therapists specialise in supporting newly identified members of our community understand their profile.

    For example a lot of the autistic therapists from the Association of Neurodivergent Therapists focus on supporting late identified autistics.

    Just a thought , but it would probably be a good idea to try and find a coach who is also autistic as they will be able to understand your autistic lived experience much better than a non autistic.

    This website Association of Neurodivergent Therapists may be a good place to start to find a coach:

    https://neurodivergenttherapists.com/

    Another website which may be of use:

    https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/

    I hope you find the right coach for you!

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  • in reply to Autumn_Trees

    You are so welcome! I am glad I could help you.

    My suggestions about what a coach for autistics should offer are ideas, but a lot of autistic coaches/therapists specialise in supporting newly identified members of our community understand their profile.

    For example a lot of the autistic therapists from the Association of Neurodivergent Therapists focus on supporting late identified autistics.

    Just a thought , but it would probably be a good idea to try and find a coach who is also autistic as they will be able to understand your autistic lived experience much better than a non autistic.

    This website Association of Neurodivergent Therapists may be a good place to start to find a coach:

    https://neurodivergenttherapists.com/

    Another website which may be of use:

    https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/

    I hope you find the right coach for you!

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