Autism & ADHD
Common Goals:
Daily Functioning & Organization
- Creating sustainable routines for work, school, or home life 
- Building executive functioning strategies (planning, time management, task initiation) 
- Reducing overwhelm when starting or switching tasks 
- Creating sensory-friendly work or living spaces 
- Managing finances or budgeting in ADHD/autistic-friendly ways 
Emotional & Mental Well-Being
- Identifying and managing burnout signs 
- Practicing self-compassion and reducing internalized ableism 
- Recognizing and processing sensory overload or meltdowns 
- Understanding emotional triggers and building regulation strategies 
- Managing anxiety, depression, or rejection sensitivity 
Social Skills & Relationships
- Learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries 
- Navigating masking vs. authentic expression 
- Improving self-advocacy skills in personal and professional settings 
- Practicing communication strategies 
- Building and maintaining friendships or romantic relationships 
- Increasing comfort in group or networking situations 
Self-Identity & Self-Acceptance
- Exploring neurodivergent identity and strengths 
- Developing a positive self-image separate from productivity or perfectionism 
- Reframing past experiences through a neurodiversity lens 
- Finding safe spaces to unmask and be fully authentic 
- Building confidence in expressing needs and preferences 
Life Transitions & Goals
- Career planning or navigating workplace accommodations 
- Returning to school or pursuing higher education 
- Managing major life changes (moving, relationships, parenthood) 
- Balancing personal goals with rest and energy management 
 
                        