I — Identity
Help your young adult build a confident self-image rooted in strengths, not struggles.
For Parents — Launch to Life Program
The Ultimate Independence Program for Parents of Young Adults on the Spectrum — Built on the I.D.E.A.L. Launch System™
Empower your young adult with autism to transition from stuck to self-sufficient. This 12-week transformative program gives parents the tools, mindset, and strategies to guide their child toward independence — without the frustration, fear, or guesswork.
Join hundreds of parents transforming their child's future. Enroll now in the Launch to Life Program.
- Rating
- 4.8 (100+ reviews)
- Duration
- Approx. 19 hours
- Pace
- 12 weeks, 1–2 hrs/week
- Instructor
- Blake Baumann
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AIA is now Ideal Minds Coaching
Autism Independence Academy has a new home. Same mission, same coaching, same commitment to your young adult's independence — now at IdealMindsCoaching.com.
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What You'll Get
- Weekly training videos based on the I.D.E.A.L. Launch System™
- Live group coaching calls with expert autism coach Blake Baumann
- Printable workbooks and conversation guides
- Exclusive community of parents on the same journey
- Ticket for your young adult to the Independence Accelerator Program
What's Included in 1-on-1 Coaching?
- 12 weekly private coaching sessions via Zoom with Blake Baumann
- Custom launch plan tailored to your child's needs and your parenting goals
- Assessments to identify executive function, communication, and motivation blocks
- Real-time strategies for daily structure, motivation, and confidence building
- Ongoing support between sessions via email or messaging
The I.D.E.A.L. Launch System™
D — Direction
Clarify purpose and set inspiring goals to ignite motivation and reduce resistance.
E — Executive Functioning
Boost planning, organization, and follow-through using simple, doable systems.
A — Action
Motivate your young adult to take consistent action which creates the momentum to succeed.
L — Life Skills
Prepare for real-world independence: job skills, daily routines, and household management.
Who Is This For?
This coaching is ideal for parents of autistic teens and young adults who:
- Want personalized guidance instead of general advice
- Have tried programs before and need deeper, lasting transformation
- Need help with emotional regulation, executive function, or motivation in their child
- Are ready to partner with a coach who has walked this path — both personally and professionally
What Results Can I Expect?
- Clarity on what's holding your child back and how to move them forward
- Improved family communication and reduced daily tension
- Greater confidence as a parent and more cooperation from your child
- Hope — and a concrete plan — for your young adult's independence
Enroll Now in the Launch to Life Program
Join hundreds of parents transforming their child's future!