Barbara Bissonnette
Career coach · Boston, MA · in person and virtual
"I have specialized in career development coaching for neurodivergent individuals on the autism spectrum (Asperger’s and similar profiles), and Nonverbal Learning Disorder." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching for Individuals neurodivergent individuals on the autism spectrum (Asperger’s and similar profiles), and Nonverbal Learning Disorder |
support, strategies, and tools to choose the right job or career · manage the job search process · learn interview skills · handle a disciplinary action · communicate with colleagues | on request |
| Interview Intensive program job seekers |
intensive interview preparation | on request |
| Consultations for Professionals and Employers - 60 minutes career counselors, coaches, human resources and hiring managers |
1 session · practical, actionable tips and strategies for assisting clients or employees · strategies for making the workplace more inviting | on request |
| Consultations for Professionals and Employers - 90 minutes career counselors, coaches, human resources and hiring managers |
1 session · practical, actionable tips and strategies for assisting clients or employees · strategies for making the workplace more inviting | on request |
| Consultations for Parents parents of individuals with Asperger’s and NLD |
objective feedback on options for post-secondary education and employment · review of educational or neuropsychological evaluations · candid, practical suggestions based on coaching experience | on request |
| Asperger’s/Autism Employment Coach Certification professionals who want to coach adults on the spectrum |
8 weeks · 8-week live internet program · learn to coach adults on the spectrum to choose the right job/career, find employment, and stay hired · supervised practicum · 20 ICF CCE credits | on request |
| Employment Success for Consumers on the Autism Spectrum vocational rehabilitation and DDS professionals |
6 sessions · 6 weeks · 6 weekly live internet sessions · learn to help consumers choose the right job or career, find employment and stay hired · 9 CRC credits | on request |
| Finding Employment that Works for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism professional development seminar career counselors, disability services providers, vocational rehabilitation and transition specialists, job developers, and other professionals |
1 session · full day training · how to guide clients and students to a manageable job or career | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 18 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- establish goals · devise step-by-step action plan · clarify skills and abilities · explore strengths · develop practical plan for challenges
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interviews | 3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track. | Early rounds in a format you know. | Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze. |
| Job search | A target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free. | Interviews are coming in. | Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network. |
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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