Autism Coach Certification
Become a Certified Autism Coach with neurodiversity-affirming approaches to support autistic individuals and families
or $50/month through Klarna or Affirm | 40 hours of advanced training + certification
📋 Important: Prerequisite Required
This specialty certification is available only to professionals who have completed the Executive Function Coach board certification and passed the NBEFC examination.
You must be a board-certified Executive Function Coach before enrolling in this specialty.
Why Add Autism Coach Certification?
Specialized Expertise for a Growing Population
Autism diagnoses have increased 300%+ in the past two decades. Families, schools, and organizations are desperately seeking coaches who understand autistic neurology–not just generic executive function strategies.
This certification positions you as a specialist in neurodiversity-affirming executive function coaching for autistic individuals.
Autistic Clients Need Specialized Support
Executive function challenges in autism are different from ADHD or neurotypical struggles. This certification teaches you autism-specific strategies that actually work.
Fulfills Your PD Requirement
This 40-hour specialty satisfies your complete professional development requirement for your 2-year credential renewal. Earn a certification while maintaining your board certification.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
Learn to support autistic individuals without trying to “fix” them. This certification emphasizes strengths-based, affirming strategies that honor autistic ways of being.
Stand Out in Schools and Clinics
Schools serving autistic students and therapy practices specializing in autism prioritize coaches with dual certifications. This certification makes you the preferred candidate.
What You’ll Master
40 hours of specialized training in autism coaching
Your Autism Coach Certification Includes
- ✓ Autism Neuroscience: Understanding autistic neurology, sensory processing differences, and how executive function manifests differently in autism
- ✓ Neurodiversity-Affirming Philosophy: Moving beyond compliance-based approaches to strategies that honor autistic ways of thinking and being
- ✓ Sensory Integration and Regulation: How sensory processing impacts executive function and practical strategies for sensory-based EF support
- ✓ Communication and Social EF: Supporting social executive function, perspective-taking, and communication challenges specific to autism
- ✓ Executive Function in Autism vs ADHD: Critical differences in how EF challenges present and what strategies work for each population
- ✓ Supporting Autistic Adults: Late-diagnosed adults, workplace accommodations, relationship coaching, and identity development
- ✓ Working with Families: Teaching parents neurodiversity-affirming approaches and helping siblings understand autistic family members
- ✓ School Advocacy for Autistic Students: IEPs, accommodations, and supporting autistic students in educational settings without forcing neurotypical norms
Who Should Earn This Certification?
This specialty is ideal for board-certified EF coaches who want to specialize in autism
Coaches Working with Autistic Clients
If you work with autistic children, teens, or adults (or want to), this certification validates your specialized expertise and helps you market your practice effectively.
School-Based Coaches in Special Education
Schools with autism programs prioritize coaches who understand autistic neurology. This dual credential makes you the obvious choice for autism-focused positions.
Parents of Autistic Children
Turn your lived experience into professional expertise. Your understanding of autism combined with board certification creates powerful, authentic credibility.
Autistic Coaches
Your autistic perspective is invaluable. This certification adds professional validation to your authentic understanding of autistic executive function challenges.
The Value of $1,195
This isn’t just training–it’s a credential that opens doors
40 Hours of PD
Satisfies your complete 2-year renewal requirement. You need PD anyway–why not earn an additional credential while fulfilling that requirement?
Additional Board Certification
You’ll hold TWO board certifications: Executive Function Coach AND Certified Autism Coach. That’s rare, valuable, and highly marketable.
Access to Underserved Population
Families of autistic individuals desperately need qualified coaches. This certification positions you to serve a population with high demand and limited qualified providers.
Premium Rates for Specialty Work
Autism specialists can command higher rates than general EF coaches. Your dual credential justifies premium pricing for specialized expertise.
Ready to Add Your Autism Coach Certification?
40 hours of training + Certified Autism Coach certification + fulfills your PD requirement
Questions? Contact us
Personal Credential Pathway Assessment
Before beginning your board certification journey, many candidates choose to take the Personal Credential Pathway Assessment. This brief professional questionnaire helps the Board identify which credential pathway best fits your background, education, and career goals. Your responses allow us to tailor the board certification process to your experience, ensuring you enter the program that aligns with the type of work you do and the clients or settings you serve.
After completing the assessment, you’ll receive a personalized video presentation from the Board within minutes. Your video will outline your recommended credential pathway based on your assessment, explain how the Executive Function Training and credentialing process works, and provide your next steps for enrollment. This personalized approach ensures that every professional begins the certification journey with clarity, direction, and confidence.