The first installment of my newsletter talking about the importance of Life Coaching for Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Also, an introduction of myself and how I assist those on the spectrum. Please share!

1. JANUARY, 2014
VOL #1 ISSUE #1
Life Coaching
For all those affected by Autism.
Jaclyn Hunt, MA
Benefits of Life Coaching:
Importance of Life Coaching in Autism:
Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1-100 children.
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Self-awareness
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Self-confidence
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Self-discovery
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Setting better goals
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More balanced life
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Lower stress levels
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Dissolve limiting and destructive beliefs
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Gain compassion, love, and understanding of
yourself
throughout his or her entire adulthood.
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Uncover passions and purpose in life
Most people on the Autism Spectrum can lead
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Have access to a safe environment to
brainstorm and better your life
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Have clear desires and goals
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Become calmer and more confident in
yourself and your decisions
Children on the Autism Spectrum grow into Adults
on the Autism Spectrum.
In fact, by the time a child turns 21, most services
end and the adult is left to navigate the world on his
or her own. Additionally, colleges are not required to
provide services for students with Autism.
Futhermore, parents are aging at this point and will
not be able to intensely care for their child
fulfilling and independent lives, with proper training
and assistance where necessary.
A Life Coach is an excellent way to transition a
person on the spectrum into adulthood as well as
become a guide throughout each phase of adult
development. Development does not stop when a
child turns 21, development is a life long process.
“If you don’t try, there is zero percent chance of success.”

2. Areas of Intervention
for Adults with Autism
Adults on the Autism Spectrum must learn Real
Life Skills, Communication Skills, and Social
Skills; this is mandatory.
They must also master the concept of Self,
Adults on the Spectrum Handling Finances.
Sexuality, Types of Friendships (Aquaintances,
Close Friends, Trust), and Romantic
Relationships (Dating, Marriage, Parenting) in
order to navigate themselves through society.
In order to achieve independence and freedom in
the world Adults on the Autism Spectrum must
be able to drive a car or utilize various alternative
forms of transportation, handle self care and
hygiene, and develop domestic skills such as
cooking, cleaning, completing financial tasks,
and maintaining a home or living space.
Adults on the Spectrum obtaining and Maintaining a Career.
The final area of expertise an adult on the
spectrum must obtain is employment. The ability
to find and keep a job, to develop a desireable
and successful career, and to achieve the highest
level of independence and self-sufficiencey he or
she is capable of attaining.
Everyone on the autism spectrum is capable of
achieving an acceptable level of independence.
“The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.”

3. JANUARY, 2014
VOL #1 ISSUE #1
Method to Encourage
Change
In An Adult on the Autism Spectrum
This chart is an illustration of the stages of
understanding that must occur in order for the Adult
on the Autism Spectrum to desire and make a change.
This method was developed by Jaclyn Hunt, MA and
is the main subject of her future book. If a person on
An adult encouraged to learn and make changes.
the spectrum is to change his/her ways, this process
must be completed. No one can force change upon
another, it must be encouraged positively from the
outside and formed from within.
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
-Winston Churchill

4. Types of Clients:
Provider Profile:
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Adults on the Autism Spectrum
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Parents of Children and Adults on the
Autism Spectrum
who are affected by it.
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Spouses and Significant other of
Adults on the Autism Spectrum
In terms of adults on the Autism Spectrum, she works to get
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Siblings, Grandparents, and other
relatives of those on the Autism
Spectrum
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Educators, Doctors, and other
Professionals that work with those on
the Autism Spectrum
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Anyone affected by Autism or other
related Special Needs
Jaclyn Hunt, MA
Jaclyn is Life Coach that specializes in Autism for all those
them organized, motivated, socialized, and out into the
community. She assists in the successful navigation of social,
employment, and romantic relationships.
For parents of children and adults on the Autism Spectrum,
Jaclyn’s job is to assure them that they are on the right track,
steer them in the correct direction when dealing with their
children, and also helping them remain healthy by establishing
and maintaining their own identity separate from their children.
Services Offered:
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Phone Sessions
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Skype Sessions
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In-person Sessions
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Email availability
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Speaking Engagements
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Workshops
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Educational Opportunities
growing number of people enterning adulthood with an Autism
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Group Sessions and Classes
Spectrum Disorder.
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FREE! Initial Consultation by
Phone!
Spouses of adults on the Autism Spectrum often need guidance
and support in dealing with the emotional challenges and lack
of adequate emotional reciprocity by their partners. Jaclyn is
also skilled at bridging the communication gaps between
spouses in autistic relationships.
Adults on the Autism Spectrum have needs and requirements
that many professionals are unfamiliar with at this time.
Jaclyn’s goal is to spread knowledge and awareness about the
Website: www.asnlifecoach.com
Email: asnlifecoach@gmail.com
Call: 732-675-6876