Beth Felsen
Success Coach and Autism SpecialistHelping families and young adults navigate life with autism
My Story
Through my 20 years of work in the autism community, one lesson became painfully clear – as students get older, the resources available to them decline dramatically.
These transitions from high school to college and college to work are critically important. I have seen so many families struggle to navigate these changes on their own and I knew I could do something to help. So I started Spectrum Transition Coaching. We help families just like yours manage those transitions with great success and help young adults with autism thrive in college, career, and beyond.
My Education & Training
Master of Science, in Psychology, University of Maryland
Graduate Certificate, Autism Spectrum Disorder, George Mason University
AsperCoach Training, Asperger/Autism Network
UCLA PEERS for Young Adults Certified Instructor
Teens and College Students Executive Function Coach Training, JST Coaching
Family Navigator, Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Family Involvement
Peer Mentor, Autism Society of Northern Virginia
Preparing autistic young adults for success in college, career, and life
My Approach
I work one-on-one with families and young adults to navigate life transitions with autism. With specific, measurable steps, we’re able to overcome obstacles and help young adults succeed in college, career, and beyond. My coaching style combines my personal experience in the autism community with my years of study to support families.

Featured Resources
- thearcofnova.org/programs/transition The ARC of NOVA
- fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/ Fairfax County
- aane.org Aspergers / Autism Network
- asnv.org The Autism Society of Northern Virginia
- ds.gmu.edu/mason-autism-support-initiative George Mason Autism Support Initiative
- collegesteps.org College Steps