UpSkill Specialists
Executive Function Coaching for Self-Determination Funding Clients
Guiding Self-Determination Participants Towards Greater Empowerment and Independence
Weekly 1-on-1 coaching
Individualized to your strengths
Text-based accountability support
Weekly 1-on-1 coaching
Individualized to your strengths
Text-based accountability support
Action oriented — real results
Action oriented — real results
The Reality
How do we help?
We provide one-to-one executive function coaching for neurodivergent adults who need help with key executive function skills. This may look like:
Keep reading to learn more about who we are, why we are the right fit, and how you can take the next steps.
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our approach
Why Choose Us?
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Experience You Can Trust
Our team brings together extensive experience as executive function coaches and special education professionals. We understand the unique challenges you face and are equipped with the expertise to help you overcome them.
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Specialized Knowledge
We don’t just teach executive function skills; we focus on the often-overlooked skills that are critical to your success. Our unique approach ensures you gain the specific tools and strategies you need to thrive.
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Proven Results
With a track record of transforming lives, our coaching has empowered countless clients to achieve their goals, improve their organization, and enhance their productivity. We are committed to helping you unlock your full potential.
What if you had a step-by-step plan to enhance your executive function skills?
Are you yearning for a life that offers more direction, greater independence, and increased professional opportunities?
At UpSkill Specialists, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism and other disabilities living in group homes. I furnish you with the necessary guidance, encouragement, mindset, and step-by-step "how to" needed for your own personal organization system that will amplify your productivity, opportunities, and time.
You are merely a step away from venturing into the exciting realm of personal development, I can sense it!
Jointly, we will nurture your confidence and reinforce your values, enabling you to construct both an organization system and lifestyle that you deeply admire and enjoy.
I hope you will give this a shot!
Eric Kaufmann, M. Ed., ET/P
What You Gain
Who is our coaching for?
Neurodivergent adults with ADHD, Autism and/or Anxiety.
Residents of Group Homes needing assistance fostering independence and improving quality of life
Young Adults Transitioning to Independence
The Process
Our coaching is for you if...
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You're seeking tailored strategies to enhance your organization and executive function skills to achieve greater independence.
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You're looking for specialized support to help you thrive in a communal living environment and improve your quality of life.
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You're a young adult moving from a structured setting to independent living and need guidance to build essential life skills and confidence.
We are not a fit if...
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You're looking for generic solutions. Our coaching is highly personalized and tailored to individual needs.
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If you're not willing to try new approaches. Our coaching involves implementing new, evidence based techniques and mindsets.
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If you expect instant, dramatic changes. Our coaching focuses on gradual, sustainable improvement.
Meet the Co-Founder
Eric Kafin
I'm the co-founder of UpSkills Specialists and a professional executive function coach.
As a mentor in executive function coaching, I empower individuals like you to realize that a joyful and productive life is within your reach. Ever dreamed of feeling calm and collected, while also managing your daily to do's and making confident strides to your ideal life? It's possible.
Through our adult executive function skills coaching, we help you to achieve exactly this. Our program is built on a potent mix of mindset enhancement and organizational frameworks. Whether you are an aspiring neurodivergent adult just making the leap into adulthood or a late-diagnosis individual looking for guidance, we've got your back.
Our coaching program has been proven effective — we have guided dozens of clients toward the creation of their own rewarding, organized, and successful lives. Now is the time to shift focus from overwhelm and exhaustion to clarity and motivation.
With our help, you can take ownership of your life and become the architect of your own organized journey.
Best,
Eric
✅ Great fit if you…
Are autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent and want practical support for executive functioning
Are autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent and want practical support for executive functioning
Struggle with burnout cycles, sensory overload, or inconsistent energy
Want systems that fit—not masking and forcing
Want accountability with autonomy and respect
🔄 Other paths may fit better if…
You're currently in crisis or need immediate mental health support
You need clinical diagnosis, therapy, or psychiatric care
If you're in crisis or need clinical mental health treatment, therapy or medical care is the better first step. Coaching is skills- and action-focused.
WHY US
Why UpSkill Specialists
Neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based coaching
Systems designed for real life — not "perfect weeks"
Clear weekly actions so progress doesn't depend on willpower
Support for time management, routines, procrastination, and organization
Plans built around capacity, burnout recovery, and sensory needs
Practical, reusable tools — not vague motivation
Real Outcomes
Results that feel real
From burnout cycles to a sustainable week
Challenge
Inconsistent energy and repeated crashes.
What we did
Built a "minimum viable week," created recovery-first routines, reduced task load, improved planning.
Outcome
More stability, fewer shutdown weeks, more follow-through.
Less procrastination, more predictable progress
Challenge
Avoidance and overwhelm around important tasks.
What we did
Micro-steps, friction reduction, external structure, and clear prioritization.
Outcome
Momentum without panic; progress became repeatable.
Life admin became manageable
Challenge
Paperwork, email, appointments, and clutter piling up.
What we did
Simple systems, checklists, weekly reset routines, and a low-friction tracking method.
Outcome
Fewer emergencies; more calm and control.
Common Questions
Frequently asked
questions
How can executive function coaching benefit an adult in SDP?
Imagine having a mentor who deeply understands your daily challenges and has the skills to help you overcome them. This is the heart of adult executive function coaching, aimed at improving the cognitive skills essential for planning, organizing, and managing impulses.
Adult executive function coaching offers a tailored experience, focusing on your unique needs and goals. Together with your coach, you'll identify your strengths and challenges, then craft a plan filled with effective strategies and tools to enhance your executive functions.
Through coaching, you'll learn to apply these strategies in daily life, improving your task management, time management, and decision-making. With commitment and expert guidance, you'll achieve noticeable gains in independent living skills.
What Financial Management Systems (FMS) do you work with?
We support executive function coaching clients in California by coordinating with various financial management systems (FMS) to facilitate funding through Self-Determination Budgets. If we’re not already vendorized with your FMS, we can collaborate with you and your Independent Facilitator to quickly complete the process, ensuring seamless access to our services.
How much does executive function coaching cost?
While coaches set their own rates, our research found the average coach charges $185 per session. Unfortunately, insurance does not cover executive function coaching but, if you have a diagnosis, your coach might be able to provide you with information that you can use to try to get your sessions covered.
To learn more about our pricing and coaching packages, visit our pricing page.
How can I get help?
We offer a no-cost, 45 minute strategy session where we’ll discuss your unique challenges and explore how coaching can support you. Our coaches work one-on-one to provide practical tools and a tailored approach to help you develop lasting strategies.
Book a strategy session here.