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Welcome to LTSC!

Lindsey Thwaites Supportive Coaching
I’m so glad you’re here.

 I am a supportive learning coach who empowers kids and young adults with essential executive functioning skills and strategies, so they can build confidence, increase independence, and achieve long-term success- in the classroom, at work and in everyday life.

WHO I AM

Hi, I’m Lindsey Thwaites

With over 18 years of experience teaching students on the autism spectrum, I’ve developed and implemented a specialized social skills curriculum to support their growth and success.

Today, I draw on my teaching background and curriculum design expertise to coach and support young adults and children in building their executive functioning skills—helping them improve organization, time management, self-regulation, and independence in everyday life. 

I love watching every individual grow more confident as they start to understand their own brains and build strategies that really stick. These skills don’t just help with school—they support every part of life. And the best part? I make the process feel approachable, encouraging, and fun.

COACHING SERVICES

Two Core Areas of Coaching

I offer two core areas of coaching—individual and group—each designed to help clients thrive in ways that reflect their strengths, needs, and goals. I work with children, teens, and young adults of all abilities, including autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.

Individual or Group Coaching sessions focus on strengthening social and executive functioning skills, connecting with peers, building confidence, and applying practical strategies to everyday life.

Individual Supportive Coaching

Provides, kids, teens and young adults an individual opportunity to build on their executive functioning skills.

One-on-one virtual sessions are personalized to each individual’s goals and needs.

Sessions may include:

  • Weekly check-in and Skill Spotlight

  • Identifying a specific goal or challenge

  • Learning practical executive functioning, social, or life-skills strategies

  • Practicing strategies through real-life situations

  • Creating a manageable action plan

  • Accountability and follow-up

  • Weekly updates for families via email or phone calls

Small Group Supportive Coaching

Provides teens and young adults with opportunities to strengthen their social and executive functioning skills, connect with peers, build confidence, and apply practical strategies to everyday life.

Small-group virtual sessions are tailored to participants' ages, interests, and goals, creating opportunities to practice skills that can be applied at school, work, in the community, and in everyday life.

Sessions may include:

  • Group check-in and Skill Spotlight

  • Introduction to the monthly skill

  • Guided discussion and real-life examples

  • Interactive activities or role-playing

  • Peer connection and shared problem-solving

  • Creating a takeaway action plan

  • Accountability and follow-up

  • Weekly updates for families via email or phone calls

“Building Executive Functioning, Social Skills, and Independence Together”

OVERVIEW OF PROCESS

What to expect?
A supportive journey from start to finish.

From our very first call, I’m here to make this journey smooth and supportive for the individual I support and their family.

We’ll begin with an initial conversation to understand your goals, meet the learner, and set a plan in motion. Before sessions even start, I’ll take the time to gather insights and build a strong, trusting relationship.

Each session is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow—together, we’ll set meaningful goals, track progress, and build essential skills in a safe, encouraging space. In between sessions, I stay in touch to offer support, troubleshoot challenges, and keep the momentum going.

And when it’s time to wrap up, we’ll look back on how far we’ve come, celebrate the wins, and make a plan to carry that progress forward. It’s a full-circle approach designed to empower each individual every step of the way.

    • Introduction Call with Parent/Caregiver

    • Meet and Greet with Child or Young Adult

    • Plan of Action/Schedule and Start Date

    • Review session options and pricing together to find the best fit for your needs

    • Clarify goals and outcomes

    • Gather feedback from caregivers/teachers

    • Build trust and a safe coaching relationship

    • Review expectations and session logistics

    • Setting and organizing personalized SMART goals

    • Targeted skill-building exercises

    • Engaging, interactive instruction tailored to each learner’s needs

    • Goal reflection and accountability support

    • Review progress

    • Troubleshoot any challenges

    • Keep each individual motivated and on track

    • Provide accountability and encouragement

    • First Month Reflection with Caregiver/Parent and Child

    • Evaluate growth and session impact

    • Gather feedback

    • Create a plan for sustaining progress

    • Celebrate achievements and discuss next steps

FOCUS PHILOSOPHY

Nine Core Skills for Success

I help learners build nine essential executive functioning skills that empower them to thrive with greater independence and confidence. From staying focused and getting started on tasks to managing emotions and adapting to new situations, these skills form the foundation for confident, independent learning and personal growth. Together, we turn everyday challenges into opportunities for success—one individual at a time one skill at a time.

  • Attention & Focus

    Staying focused and present

  • Time Management

    Tracking info, materials and time

  • Planning & Organization

    Mapping out steps and deadlines

  • Task Initiation

    Starting tasks independently

  • Self-Monitoring

    Tracking progress and staying aware

  • Working Memory

    Holding & using information effectively

  • Flexible Thinking

    Adjusting strategies when needed

  • Emotional Control

    Managing Emotions

  • Impulse Control

    Pausing to think before reacting

RESUME

My journey is rooted in helping each individual thrive

With a strong foundation in education and a passion for growth and development, I bring a wide range of experience and expertise to my coaching. I hold advanced degrees from West Virginia University and St. John’s University, as well as certifications ranging from early childhood through high school, with a specialized focus in special education. My training includes everything from academic and social lesson planning to crisis intervention and developmental milestones. These qualifications, combined with years of hands-on experience in a school setting, allow me to create thoughtful, responsive, and personalized support for every learner I work with.

Education

M.A. in Elementary Education
West Virginia University

B.A. in Multi- Disciplinary Studies
West Virginia University

School Building Leader Advanced Certificate
St. John’s University


Work Experience

  • Specialized School for Children with Autism

    • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Coordinator

    • Social Skills Curriculum Coordinator 

    • Certified Special Education Teacher K-8

Certifications

  • K-6 Elementary Education

  • K-Adult Special Education

  • Pre-K-K Early Childhood

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer

  • Social Stories 10.2 Advanced Training

  • CPR Certified

Specialties

  • Academic & Social Lesson Planning

  • Positive Classroom Management

  • Small Group Social Skills Instruction

  • Responsive Classroom and Developmental Milestones Approach

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer

Hear from those I have supported

  • "My child didn't know his hidden strength until he started working with Ms. Thwaites and I didn't realize how much I missed his smile. Her ability to accurately assess his situation, understand his cognitive and physical needs, his emotional limitations and effectively implement appropriate supports wrapped in humor and warmth - lending itself to a comfortable teachable moment is like watching a flower bloom."

    A Parent

  • "Lindsey was a lifesaver. She worked with our kid for many years - helping them stay on track and engaged. She is incredibly patient, supportive and invested in our kid."

    A Parent

  • "Lindsey was instrumental in our son's success in his first 2 years of college. She provided him with the structure he needed to complete his assignments and was very resourceful in reinforcing his time management skills. Her patience and consistency were essential to his positive academic experience."

    A Parent

  • "Lindsey has been a fantastic executive functioning coach for my son. She provides clear and practical tools and strategies that are easy for my son to integrate into his daily life. The work they are doing has helped my son feel more in control of his schedule and responsibilities. He is building better routines, improving his time management and organizational skills, and is working on staying motivated to reach his goals. Her approach is supportive and effective, and I have seen real improvements in how my son manages his time, tasks, and goals. I appreciate how she keeps me up-to-date on what they are doing."

    A Parent

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