Miranda Carter
Autism support coach in Lincoln County, Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Neurodivergent adults and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Autism Support Coach (CASDC); Courses through Play Café Academy and Co-Starters; Psychology studies at Purdue University |
| Practice | The Friend Zone |
Miranda Carter is a certified autism support coach in Oregon. She is autistic and raises an autistic child. She founded The Friend Zone in Lincoln County. Her work covers emotional and sensory regulation, time management, task breakdown, and independence. She also builds custom plans around each client's concerns today, not a fixed step program.
What Miranda helps with
Miranda works with people in the grey area of autism support. This includes people on a diagnosis waitlist, people who mask well, and people who are past the age where insurance covers testing.
- Emotional and sensory regulation
- Time management and task breakdown
- Autonomy and independence
- Reframing negative thought patterns
- Turning personal skills into a sustainable career path
- Sensory profile mapping
- Educational and workplace rights and accommodations
- Family support
Who Miranda works with
Miranda works with people who are waiting on an autism diagnosis, people who do not meet the criteria because they mask so well, and people who are past the age where insurance covers testing. She also works with people who fear stigma. Families with an autistic child can get support too.
How Miranda works
Miranda does not use a set plan like a 5 step process or a 12 week program. She meets each client where they are today and works on their immediate concerns. Every service is custom tailored to the person. Her work includes emotion identification and regulation, and sensory profile mapping and regulation.
Background and qualifications
Miranda Carter is the founder of The Friend Zone in Lincoln County, Oregon. She is a Certified Autism Support Coach. She studied abnormal psychology at Purdue University and has finished courses through Play Café Academy and Co-Starters. She has spent four years building partnerships with providers and business owners on the Central Oregon Coast. She has planned inclusive community events for decades, including Sensory Friendly Santa Experiences and Kideoke. She belongs to The Playmaker's Society and Reinventing Rural.
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Programs and services
- Custom one-on-one autism support coaching
- Family support
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The CoachVouch take
Miranda is an autistic adult and parent who built her practice for people in the grey area without an official diagnosis.
Common questions
How much does Miranda Carter charge?
Coaching with Miranda runs $110 to $150 an hour. Message Miranda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Miranda Carter help with?
Miranda Carter helps with emotional and sensory regulation, time management and task breakdown, autonomy and independence and reframing negative thought patterns.
Is Miranda Carter certified?
Miranda Carter lists: Certified Autism Support Coach (CASDC); Courses through Play Café Academy and Co-Starters; Psychology studies at Purdue University.
Does Miranda Carter work with people who have no official autism diagnosis?
Yes. She supports people on a diagnosis waitlist, people who mask so well they do not meet criteria, and people past the age where insurance covers testing.
Does Miranda use a fixed program?
No. She works on each client's immediate concerns and tailors her services to them instead of using a set step plan.
How do I contact Miranda Carter?
Send Miranda a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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