The Art of Adulting
A simple, human way to help your autistic young adult build a life they love—while you find peace again.
BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALLYou love your autistic young adult more than life itself. And still you worry.
Will they be able to earn money?
Handle everyday life?
Make good decisions when you're not there to guide them.
 Right now, they might feel stuck. Stuck in their room. Stuck on their screen. Stuck anxiety, avoidance and uncertainty.
And if we're being honest—sometimes you might feel stuck too.
You’ve tried everything: therapy, tutors, programs, advice from well-meaning friends.Â
You encourage. Your remind. You plan. You try again.
Yet nothing really changes.
I want you to hear this clearly đź’ś
If things feel stuck, it’s not because you—or your young adult—have failed.
It’s because adulting doesn’t grow under pressure.
A Different Definition of Adulting
At The Art of Adulting, we define adulting differently.
Adulting is not doing everything alone.
It’s not compliance.
It’s not forcing motivation or pushing through anxiety.
Adulting is building a great life—
powered by a series of good decisions,
supported by people we trust.
When that’s the goal, the real question becomes:
What conditions help good decisions grow?
That’s exactly what this program is designed to create.
You’re Not the Only One—and You’re Not Doing It Wrong
I’m Lynn Davison.
I’m a mom of six neurodivergent young adults—and I’ve been where you are.
The worry.
The guilt.
The endless “What if I mess this up?”
After 40+ years of parenting and more than 3,250 coaching calls with families like yours, here’s
what I know for sure:
Your young adult can learn to handle life.
They can earn money.
They can build a meaningful life that is self-directed.
They don’t need more pressure.
They need the right kind of support.
And so do you.
BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALLIntroducing The Art of Adulting
The Art of Adulting helps autistic young adults grow confidence,
agency, and self-trust—while parents shift from pushing and worrying to mentoring with calm
and clarity.
This isn’t about changing who your young adult is.
It’s about creating the conditions where their strengths can emerge.
Inside the program, you’ll learn how to:
● Understand what’s really driving behavior (hint: it’s not laziness)
â—Ź Reduce anxiety and nervous system overload
â—Ź Support good decision-making without control or conflict
â—Ź Take small, meaningful steps toward earning money and running their own life
â—Ź Replace frustration and fear with trust, teamwork, and progress
How It Works
Their Life GPS
Think of this as a personalized navigation system for adult life.
Instead of relying on motivation or constant reminders, we help your young adult build simple, repeatable systems inside each of 10 core life domains. These systems become their Life GPS.
A Life GPS helps them:
â—Ź Know what matters in each area of life
â—Ź Make good decisions without overwhelm
â—Ź Recover when things go off track
â—Ź Build momentum through small, supported actions
Adulting becomes less about “trying harder” and more about having systems that guide the next
right step.
The PEACE Practice
A simple framework that creates the conditions for growth:
â—Ź Pause to slow nervous systems
â—Ź Empathize to restore safety
â—Ź Align around shared values
â—Ź Collaborate on options
â—Ź Experiment with small, real-life steps
PEACE isn’t passive—it’s how progress becomes possible.
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Weekly Calls
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Each week, we apply these tools to your real-life challenges and build momentum
together—one steady step at a time.
Monthly 1:1 Calls
In our 1:1 calls, I guide the young adult and parent through creating a Peaceful Partnering Agreement—a clear, respectful plan for moving forward together. We align on what each person wants next and why it matters, define exactly how things will get done, and decide when and how progress will be shared. Just as importantly, we plan for the inevitable bumps: what each person will do when things go sideways, so setbacks don’t turn into conflict but become opportunities to reset, learn, and keep moving forward as partners.
Written Coaching
Between calls, members can email me anytime for written coaching and guidance. I respond with clear, thoughtful feedback to help them think through challenges, regulate emotions, and decide their next best step—so they’re never stuck or spiraling alone, and support is always available right when real life happens.
Why It Works
Traditional approaches rely on control: rewards, punishments, rigid plans.
But control doesn’t create confident adults.
Trust does.
The Art of Adulting helps young adults:
- Replace self-criticism with self-trust
- Break the anxiety → avoidance → shame loop
- Practice making decisions with support—until confidence grows naturally
And it helps parents become what their young adult actually needs: a calm, steady mentor they trust.
I just feel really optimistic, and I don't feel alone, and I think he is getting a lot out of it, which helps me. And I just feel like it just happened at the right time, and we just kind of take it one day at a time. But I am grateful that I do see, you know, even though it's small steps. I'm seeing a difference, and that's what's important. ~ Tracie
You're just a font of information and positivity and progressiveness about the future, and you give everyone in the group, whether their child is on board or not, hope for the future, that it will happen someday and that is just wonderful. ~ Sally
Once again I am reminded how much you continue to helped us. Yesterday after our talk, I spoke with our daughter (still in her bed) and said that I see she wants me to stop interfering. She agreed. I told her that I would respect that and I was sorry, that I would help her if she asked and that the consequences of what she does or does not do are on her. She came out of her room shortly afterwards and started working. It was quite amazing! Thank you! ~ Laurie
I’m so grateful to know you too, Lynn! I’ve certainly learned quite a bit these past four years, and I’ve found that your teachings have been very helpful to our family. You have such a vast treasury of gems to share that I feel so blessed to have access to it. This journey as a mom of an autist has been quite overwhelming for me. You’ve definitely helped me make it more manageable. There’s so much more to learn, and I truly feel that I’ve only touched the surface of what you have to offer. I’m hoping that, with time, I will and that I can make good use of your wisdom. Thank you for everything, especially for your care and devotion to us and to all the families who have been touched by you. We feel it. ~ Carol
This Is for You If...
● You’re exhausted from walking on eggshells
● You worry about your young adult’s future
● You want them to earn money and handle life—but without constant conflict
● You’re ready to stop guessing and start mentoring with confidence
Been There. Done That.
We raised six neurodivergent kids.
We learned how to parent with both structure and heart.
Today, our kids earn money and run their own lives.
Everything that worked—the mindset, the tools, the step-by-step process—is now inside The Art of Adulting.
After 3,250+ coaching calls, we know this works because:
â—Ź Young adults decide what to do next
â—Ź Parents step out of constant worry
â—Ź Families build trust instead of tension
What Becomes Possible
đź’ś Feel calmer and more confident
đź’ś Reconnect as a family
đź’ś Watch your young adult take real ownership of their life
Adulting doesn’t happen all at once.
It grows through practice, support, and good decisions—over time.
How to Get Started
Free Discovery Call
Let’s talk about your family, your worries, and what support would actually help.
Click below to book your call and explore their Life GPS together.
Join The Art of Adulting
Understand what’s happening.
Reconnect around what matters.
Practice getting things done—without pressure.
The Result
They earn money.
They run their own life.
And you finally get to breathe.
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