Autism Coach
Provide support to parents
My name is Maimoona. My elder son is on autism spectrum. I believe that kids on autism spectrum can do anything like other neurotypical kids. They just need more time and support. This can be only provided by a Mom who knows her child better than anyone else. There is no better advocate of child than a Mom. An empowered Mom can play a key role in success of a child. With my personal and real life experience, i will help you to become an Empowered Mom who will advocate for her child and will make them successful and independent in life.
Other services:
More services will be available in future.
- Islamic parenting
- Raising kids in today's digital world
Services
Coaching 1 : 1
How the coaching 1 : 1 session will look like?
I will help you in the following:
. To deal with the stress after getting the diagnosis and how to face the challenges.
. To become an Empowered Mom who is ready to face the world with her child.
. How to bring spouse onboard.
. How to deal with extended family and friends.
. To have strong faith in your child's abilities and strengths and how to work on weaknesses.
. How to advocate for your child in school.
. To live a happy and content life as an Autism family.
. How to make travel plans as an Autism family.
. To work on your mental health and keep your sanity intact.
Note: Above mentioned are just example questions, i can help you in clearing your thoughts and take negativity out of your mind so that you can fully focus on yor child as an empowered Autism Mom.
Autism does not come with a manual,
it comes with a mom who never give up.
Blog
Every Child is Different
Every child's learning ability and pace is different from each other. This goes for all kids including neurotypical kids. Kids on autism spectrum can learn like other kids. We should always motivate and encourage them to learn academics, sports, life skills etc. To... achieve something in life, one has to come out of its comfort zone. For this we have to take neurodivergent kids out of their comfort zone and challenge them.
Hope
I get a lot of messages from Moms whose kids are in between 18 months to 4 years .Some of them have already got the diagnosis ,some are waiting and some only suspects that their child might be on autism spectrum. They all are so overwhelmed and stressed... out.But its fine to feel like this . But i want to tell all Moms that now in 2023 you all are in a much better world where there is so much awareness and treatments available for Autism Be positive and never lose hope on your child. Always remember, “Its okay to not KNOW But its not okay to TRY”. So never stop TRYING to achieve something in life.
Always Advocate your Child
Always advocate for your child. There is no one in the world who knows your child better than you. There is no one in the world who knows the strength and weaknesses of your child. There is no one in the world who knows that your child can learn. So ...always advocate for your child on all levels. Its not easy but never gave up on your child. Its a long and tough journey but you will cherish it when you will see your child grow as an independent and successful individual inshaALLAH.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
Q1. What is the difference between therapy and coaching ?
A. Therapy is basically past and present oriented and focus on solving health issues in the present where coaching is about personal empowerment, personal growth, and strategies to achieve your future goals .
Q2. Where will the coaching session going to be conducted?
A. WhatsApp/Skype Call (Or any other communication app available in your region).
Q3. How long will be the coaching session ?
A. 45 minutes
Q4. what will be charges of each session?
A. For details about the charges, please contact me on my email address.
Q5. Are coaching sessions are time based like therapy sessions ?
A. No, coaching sessions are only need based.
Q6. Are these sessions will be recorded ?
A. No, these sessions will not going to be recorded.
Q7. How will my privacy be protected in these sessions?
A. Your privacy will be my priority. The session's discussion will be just between you and me.You dont have to worry about this .
Disclaimer
I am not a medical practitioner/psychiatrist/psychologist /registered nurse/biomedical doctor. I will not share or prescribe any medication, protocol or biomedical interventions. What i have shared on my website and and will share during sessions will just be my own personal experience with autism. My job is to support and assist you in reaching goals for your child but your success depends primarily on your own effort, motivation, commitment and follow-through. I cannot predict and I do not guarantee that you will attain a particular result, and you accept and understand that results differ for each individual. The result of these sessions will depend on your dedication, desire, motivation, actions, and numerous other factors. You fully agree that there are no guarantees as to the specific outcome or results you can expect from these sessions.
Diagnosis
Red flags for Autism
There is no medical test like blood test to diagnose autism. Doctors look at child's behaviour and development to make diagnosis. Autism can be diagnosed as early as 18 months.
Possible red flags for autism are:
- No eye contact.
- Delayed or no speech and language skills
- No social skills
- Does not respond to his/her name
- Rigid routines or wants sameness
- Line up toys or things.
- Flaps hands ,rocks body or spins self in circles .
Other symptoms include hyperactivity, impulsivity, short attention span, aggression, meltdowns, picky eaters, unusual sleeping habits and unusual reaction to sound, smell, look or feel. Always go for your mom's instinct that something is wrong with your child. Please never live in denial mode. Getting an early diagnosis will help your child's early recovery. Denial will lead to more problems.
Early intervention
Sooner the better
Always remember earlier the diagnosis, the more quickly healing process will start. As soon as you see red flags in your child, just get the assessment done.
There are so many treatments available for autism now. You have so many options to explore: from different kinds of therapies to biomedical treatment. Do your extensive research and find a treament which is more suitable for your child keeping in mind your mental health, finances and other dynamics.
Whatever anyone tells you never lose hope on your child. There is nothing impossible in this world. Keep working hard on your child and have strong faith.
Parents coaching
Parents coaching
After getting diagnosis, getting earlier interventions is not an easy process. There is a long waiting period for getting therapies. Biomedical can be expensive at times. There is so much going on in your head. You are already emotionally broken with the diagnosis of your beloved child. There is so much stress in your life and sometimes your just lose hope and run away from all the things .
Here comes the role of a Autism Coach who will guide you to set the goals for your child by keeping your faith strong and hopes high. You can play a key role in your child's success.
Sometimes parents blame themselves for their child's diagnosis and spent most of the time in guilt. Coaching sessions will going to take you out from these guilt feelings.
The needs of the child can only be met, if you are empowered. Coaching will going to empower you so that you can dig deep into your child to find his strengths and work on his weaknesses.
Coach vs Therapist
Coach vs Therapist
- A coach will help you to find and set life goals for the future while a therapist will work on your present by keeping in mind your past traumas.
- The coaching sessions are for a short term while therapy sessions vary from months to years.
- In coaching sessions both coach and clients are the partners. With thorough discussion, coach helps to dig deep into your mind and throw away all negative thoughts to work for the positive future. While In therapy sessions, the therapist is the boss, has the control of discussion and fixes your problem.
- A coach doesn't need a license and can work with clients with their own personal experience, knowledge and research. A therapist requires license and a degree to pursue the career.
