Autism coaching

Coaching for autism

Change how autism shapes your life

Autism coaching at Rikta focuses on shaping the world to fit your needs. Choose single sessions or a 6-week program for teens or adults – always led by a licensed psychologist or autism coach.

  • Psychologists or specialized therapists
  • Plans tailored to everyday life, studies, or work
  • Email access to your coach between sessions
Person receiving autism coaching support

What we work on

Autism affects how the brain filters input and how routines and relationships feel. Together we map your strengths and challenges and design systems that make everyday life more predictable.

  • Sensory balance: Strategies to reduce overwhelm and plan recovery.
  • Communication: Support for expressing needs and understanding social cues.
  • Planning: Methods for handling transitions, change, and decisions.
  • Relationships: Tools for building safety with family, friends, and at work.

Choose your format

Individual sessions

Focused sessions where you work on a specific goal with your coach.

  • 45 minutes online or in person.
  • Flexible pace — pause or book as you go.
  • Perfect when you need support with a defined challenge.
Book a session

6-week program

Structured weekly modules, homework, and continuous follow-up.

  • Separate programs for teens and adults.
  • Set weekly rhythm with materials between sessions.
  • Clear progression and sustainable habits.
Coaching for teens (13–18)

6 weeks for structure, sensory balance, and safer relationships

Weekly sessions with a licensed psychologist or autism coach where you get tools for school, emotions, sensory needs, and social situations. Homework between sessions helps you keep new habits.

Great for: Teens with autism or autistic traits who want better school structure, feel safer socially, and have more control day to day.

Length 6 weeks
Sessions 1 ×/week, 45 min
Format Zoom or in person
Led by Licensed psychologist/coach

Program modules

  1. 1
    Mapping & goals

    We outline your strengths and challenges and set personal goals.

  2. 2
    School planning & routines

    Study techniques, homework structure, and reminders that make days predictable.

  3. 3
    Emotion skills & impulse control

    Simple DBT-inspired tools to regulate emotions and impulses.

  4. 4
    Social skills

    Turn-taking, communication, friendship skills, and conflict handling.

  5. 5
    Motivation & energy

    Find sustainable drive and habits that help you cope.

  6. 6
    Wrap-up & maintenance

    Plan next steps and how to keep growing on your own.

Book a free info call
Coaching for adults (18+)

6 weeks for planning, social confidence, and stress management

Get strategies for planning, social situations, and recovery. Homework helps you break down goals, balance energy, and build independence at home, in studies, or at work.

Great for: Adults with autism or autistic traits who want less overload, more social confidence, and better control of time and tasks.

Length 6 weeks
Sessions 1 ×/week, 45 min
Format Zoom or in person
Led by Licensed psychologist/coach

Program modules

  1. 1
    Mapping & goal setting

    Identify strengths, challenges, and set realistic goals.

  2. 2
    Planning, energy & recovery

    Break down activities and review energy budgeting and environment tweaks.

  3. 3
    Anti-procrastination

    Sustainable ways to get started with tasks at home, in studies, or at work.

  4. 4
    Confidence training

    Interpersonal skills, self-esteem, and clear communication.

  5. 5
    Emotion skills & impulse control

    DBT-inspired techniques to manage stress and strong feelings.

  6. 6
    Wrap-up & maintenance

    Plan how you keep progressing and what support you need ahead.

Book a free info call

Need help choosing a program?

Tell us briefly what you want support with and we’ll match you with the right coach and format.