Pathways to Reading: Building Literacy Skills for Adults with
Autism and Learning Differences

3-6 Months coaching package:

This coaching package is designed specifically for adults with autism and dyslexia who want to enhance their reading, writing, and comprehension abilities. The program focuses on providing personalized support, strategies, and exercises to overcome challenges and develop stronger literacy skills.

3-6 Months coaching package: Extend the coaching program to provide continued support and progress for adults with autism and dyslexia. In addition to the initial 3-month package, the 6-month extension offers:

• Advanced Skill Development: Dive deeper into specific areas of reading, writing, and comprehension based on the client's progress and areas of focus. Introduce more advanced strategies and exercises to further enhance literacy skills.
• Individualized Instruction: Tailor the coaching sessions to address the unique challenges and learning styles of each client. Offer personalized guidance and adaptations to ensure maximum engagement and progress.
• Expanded Reading Materials: Introduce a wider range of reading materials, including different genres, formats, and topics, to expose clients to diverse writing styles and enhance their reading comprehension abilities.
• Continued Support: Provide ongoing support and encouragement to maintain motivation and address any challenges or setbacks. Offer additional resources, such as reading apps, assistive technologies, or reading support groups, to supplement the coaching process

12-Month Coaching Extension:

Extend the coaching program for a full year to provide comprehensive and sustained support for adults with autism and dyslexia. In addition to the 6-month package, the 12-month extension offers:

• Mastery of Skills: Focus on mastery and application of the acquired reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Provide ample opportunities for practice and reinforcement to ensure long-term retention and fluency.
• Advanced Comprehension Strategies: Dive deeper into advanced comprehension strategies, such as critical thinking, inferential reasoning, and analyzing complex texts. Explore methods for tackling challenging reading materials with confidence and success.
• Writing Proficiency: Enhance writing proficiency by exploring different types of writing, such as persuasive essays, narratives, and research papers. Provide guidance on structuring arguments, developing coherent paragraphs, and refining grammar and spelling skills.
• Individual Projects: Collaborate with clients to develop individual projects or assignments that allow them to apply their newly acquired skills. This could include writing a short story, analyzing a favorite book, or engaging in a research project related to their interests.
• Periodic Assessments: Conduct periodic assessments to evaluate progress and identify areas for further growth. Use these assessments to adjust the coaching program to meet the evolving needs and goals of the clients.

Lifetime Coaching:

Offer lifetime coaching to provide continuous support for adults with autism and dyslexia. The lifetime coaching package includes:

• Lifelong Partnership: Establish a lifelong partnership to support the clients' ongoing learning and development. Offer regular check-ins, periodic sessions, or on-demand support to address any challenges or provide guidance as needed.
• Skill Maintenance and Advancement: Create a plan for maintaining and advancing the clients' reading, writing, and comprehension skills throughout their lives. Provide resources, recommendations, and ongoing support to ensure continued growth and progress.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate connections with relevant support groups, reading clubs, or online communities that focus on literacy and provide a sense of belonging and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Resource Updates: Stay updated with the latest research, technologies, and resources related to autism, dyslexia, and literacy. Share relevant information and provide recommendations for new tools or strategies that may benefit the clients.