Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
College Semester Support: Updated for Spring 2026!
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 – 2025 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...
Introducing: Our Expo Summer Programs (Plus How to Pick the Right Program!)
Overwhelmed by researching summer programs? While it is great that there are so many options, narrowing down the list to find the right one for your student just got harder. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the 9 incredible programs participating in our Summer...
Why Summer Programs Are a *Game-Changer* for Autistic High School Students
For many autistic students, high school can feel like a never-ending checklist of academics, therapies and expectations. But summer programs offer something different: a chance to grow in ways that school alone cannot provide. Beyond grades and test scores, summer...
How to Tell If Your College Student Is Struggling – By Guest Author Liz Sokolov
Graduating high school is a proud moment for any family. But while some parents confidently send their teen off to college, others lie awake wondering if their child is ready for the academic, social and independent living demands. For neurotypical students, the leap...
Past Blog Posts
College Semester Support: Updated for Spring 2026!
The spring semester...
The best gifts for autistic young adults – 2025 Edition
With the holidays just...
Introducing: Our Expo Summer Programs (Plus How to Pick the Right Program!)
Overwhelmed by...
Why Summer Programs Are a *Game-Changer* for Autistic High School Students
For many autistic...
How to Tell If Your College Student Is Struggling – By Guest Author Liz Sokolov
Graduating high school...
Building Belonging: A Queer + Neurodivergent Guide to Thriving on Campus (Guest Post by Roland Scheppske)
From Beth, Founder of...
Everything you want to know about College Semester Support
The lazy days of summer...
College Choices: How to Make First Year Decisions That Actually Work for Your Student
There’s something...
The Unseen Cost of Failing Out of College — And How to Avoid It
When you dream about...
Freshman Summer Preview: What to Expect after High School Graduation
Your autistic high...
Navigating Family Gatherings: Practical Tips for Parents of Autistic Teens
With Passover and...
Loneliness and Autism: What are we learning and what can we do about it?
We are hearing a lot of...
The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them)
As parent of autistic...
Ace Your Interviews with STAR
Job interviews are...
Announcing our first course!
After hearing parent...
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