There is considerable need to identify effective service provision models to support adults on the autism spectrum as they seek to lead independent lives. This study outlines an individualized life skills coaching program for adults with autism, “LifeMAP”, and the experiences and perspectives of the coaches. Responses on a tailored questionnaire provided detailed insight into how the coaches were performing their job, the strategies they utilized, reasons for client success and difficulty, challenges faced by the coaches, and ways they were supported by program staff. Coaches’ job self-efficacy and satisfaction were also examined. This study serves as a preliminary examination of individualized coaching for adults with autism from the coaches’ perspective.

相当需要确定有效的服务提供模式，以支持自闭症谱系的成年人寻求独立生活。本研究概述了针对自闭症成年人的个性化生活技能辅导计划“LifeMAP”，以及辅导员的经验和观点。对定制问卷的回答提供了有关教练如何执行工作、他们使用的策略、客户成功和困难的原因、教练面临的挑战以及项目工作人员支持他们的方式的详细见解。还检查了教练的工作自我效能和满意度。这项研究是从教练的角度对自闭症成年人的个性化教练进行初步检查。