Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them)
As parent of autistic students, our calendars are packed with IEP meetings and therapy appointments on top of regular work commitments, school events and extracurricular activities. This busy schedule means that it is hard to find the time or mental space to take a...
College Semester Support: Updated for Spring 2025!
The spring semester represents a shift from the fall. For freshmen, students have one semester under their belt. They know how to navigate campus and which libraries have the best study spots. Some freshmen may have found their niche on campus through student orgs or...
The best gifts for autistic young adults – 2024 Edition
With the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about how to show your autistic young adult that you care through a special gift. Of course, the old saying that kids spell love “T-I-M-E” holds true, so don’t forget to carve our time for...
Ace Your Interviews with STAR
Job interviews are intense. These are high stakes situations - especially if you really want the job! It's wise to expect to feel stressed going into these conversations and take time to prepare to reduce your anxiety. While you can't anticipate every single question,...
Announcing our first course!
After hearing parent after parent tell us.... "I wish we started building my student's independence sooner" "I didn't realize that all of my help was actually hurting my kid" "This would have been easier to teach in high school while they still lived at home!" "I...
Past Blog Posts
The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them)
As parent of autistic...
College Semester Support: Updated for Spring 2025!
The spring semester...
The best gifts for autistic young adults – 2024 Edition
With the holidays just...
Ace Your Interviews with STAR
Job interviews are...
Announcing our first course!
After hearing parent...
Short Term Stress Reduction Techniques
Our internal life can...
Hot Topics for College Students by Year
College students often...
Everything you want to know about College Semester Support
The lazy days of summer...
Career Exploration and How It Can Help Your Autistic Young Adult
No matter how old your...
Summer Reading Recommendations
Looking for a great...
Summer: An Excellent Time for Skill Building for Autistic Students
Summertime is just...
Autism Awareness Month: What frames how we think about autism?
Graphic from...
Abstract and SMART Goals: How to set meaningful goals for you and your autistic student
We've all read the...
New Tools for a New Generation
One of the core beliefs...
How to Choose a Summer Program for Autistic Students
Summertime has so much...
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