Intensive Autism Coach Training (IACT)
The demand for personalized coaching is growing, but qualified coaches are in short supply.
Intensive Autism Coach Training (IACT) is a 4-day in-person training program, followed by 2 years of clinical support, for human service professionals and/or life coaches interested in gaining expertise in working with older teens and adults with autism or similar profiles.
Participants learn and practice coaching approaches developed through more than 18 years of LifeMAP experience supporting over 3,000 clients.
Learn more about IACT
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Please note: IACT training is available only to those outside of our immediate service area of MA, NH, and RI.
Intensive Autism Coach Training (IACT) is a unique opportunity for business and professional growth. Participants learn the most effective approaches for coaching Autistic adults and older teens from professionals who are experts in helping Autistic adults build skills and progress toward reaching their life goals.
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Intensive Autism Coach Training Program Structure
This once-a-year, in-person training will be delivered in modules comprised of lectures, workshops, case studies, and hands-on activities. Instructors are experienced AANE LifeMAP staff. Autistic adults will also share their first-person accounts with participants.
Due to the individualized nature of this training model, a maximum of fifteen participants will be enrolled per session. The application and enrollment process is competitive. The training will last four days.
Date: Fall 2027
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
Location: AANE Office, Watertown, MA 02472
2026 Cost:
- $4,200 ($4,150 + $50 nonrefundable application fee) for non-CE-seeking participants
- $4,500 ($4,450 + $50 nonrefundable application fee) for 20.5 CE-seeking participants*
*This program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Psychological Association, which is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Massachusetts Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Cost covers instructional materials and breakfast and lunch each day. Travel and accommodation are not included.
Maximum Capacity: 15 participants
Please note: IACT training is only available to those outside our MA, NH, and RI service areas.
What You Will Learn
During the 4-day in-person program focusing on coaching Autistic older teens and adults, you will learn:
- To evaluate an individual’s unique strengths and challenges within their environment
- To develop appropriate coaching goals
- To employ innovative coaching techniques that are responsive to each individual’s needs
- The latest knowledge about autism or similar profiles
- New skills in the area of coaching Autistic adults
Receive Two Years of Clinical Support
Follow-up consultation and support through two years of complimentary membership in the Autism Professional Coaching Association (APCA), which includes:
- Monthly Clinical Hour sessions – online group peer support
- Access to monthly Skill-Building Workshops on in-depth topics related to coaching Autistic individuals
- Individual phone consultations with experienced LifeMAP staff — up to one hour per month (compared to a half hour per month for APCA members)
- Inclusion in the Online Coaching Google Group Forum
Additional follow-up benefits of the program:
- IACT participants who complete all course requirements are eligible to earn 20.5 continuing education credits for psychologists.
- Upon completion, you will be listed on the AANE website as an IACT coach for the 2-year follow-up support period.
Sign up to receive early notification before general registration opens for the next Intensive Autism Coach Training (IACT).
IACT 2025 had an amazing group of professionals!
We welcome them as APCA members and look forward to their contributions and the expansion of our professional coaching community.
IACT 2025 Testimonials
It was an absolute pleasure meeting all of you and I am excited for all of the adventures ahead of us as a team. AANE really did a good job of getting exceptional people together, each with unique strengths and backgrounds. I hope we have many more opportunities to meet, even if only online.
I don’t normally gush like this, but on a personal note, I never felt more able to unmask and that is entirely because each and every person was accepting, supportive and affirming. What a wonderful way to see great coaches ‘walk the talk!’ I wish each and every person all the success and fulfillment possible in your chosen path. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can help with.
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