Lara Schaeffer

Book a Session with Me

Sessions can either be held remotely or in person within the tri-state area (USA)…you choose your location. A negotiable travel stipend for in-person sessions allows me to keep session costs low and my services more accessible for all.

1. Adult Guided Self-Assessment Screening Options

Traditional Autism Assessment:

costly
long wait times
can be gender-biased 
can reflect assessor bias about autism
might not incorporate current, up-to-date knowledge

 

Guided Self-Assessment for Autism in Adults:

created to address those problems, 
with an affordable, tiered cost structure, 
availability typically within two weeks’ time, 
and support from a veteran educator who is 
an autism specialist and well-regarded 
international resource for late-identified autism
  • During a guided self-assessment screening we work together using standard autism assessment tools which I have tailored for an adult population.
  • A single session provides you with expert knowledge about autism and myself as an experienced, trained guide.
  • I can efficiently guide you toward a confident position about your relationship with autism even in just one session.
  •  A subsequent session or two would allow us to look at masking as it has applied to your life, as well as discuss how you may want to address masking in the future.
  •  Multiple sessions also provide built-in contemplation time in between appointments.
  •  We will have more time for me to be able to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help adjust to possible self-identification if you choose multiple sessions.
  • First session (1.5 hours)
    USD $150.00

  • Second session, if chosen (1.5 hours)
    USD $150.00

  • Third session, if chosen (1 hour)
    USD $100.00

    Please see details under "How We Will Work Together" to understand your choice of a one, two, or three session format

2. Mentoring and Counseling (Ages 12 through all ages of adult)

  • If you already identify as autistic, we can work together to help you either to adapt to a new diagnosis or identification, or to make improvements to your life no matter how long you have been aware of your autism.

  • If desired, family members and loved ones can be part of any session you wish.

  • I can help you with any aspect of your life that you would like to improve including career issues, executive functioning challenges, relationship or social issues, reducing stress, or increasing overall self-actualization and daily happiness

  • I also hold sessions exclusively with family members and loved ones when appropriate to help them understand your experience and thus improve relationships.

  • Sessions are one hour each at USD $150.00

3. PEERS Program (Ages 12 through 35)

  • The PEERS program is an evidence-based mentoring program to help improve conversational skills and traditional social interactions when it is desired by people aged 12-35.

  • It was developed at U.C.L.A. (University of California, Los Angeles) and its esteemed Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

  • I am a certified provider of the Adolescent model and the Young Adult model (which both include Telehealth options). You can read more about this well-renowned program here: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers

  • I individualize the program to fit each young person so that the most progress can be gained. 

  • 8-week session (must meet weekly within no more than 10 weeks) USD $1100.00

  • 12-week session (must meet weekly within no more than 15 weeks) USD $1400.00

  • 14-week session (must meet weekly within no more than 18 weeks) USD $1600.00

Please fill out this inquiry form so that I can connect with you

CONTACT

Email: lara.stanton.schaeffer@gmail.com

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