Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Everything you want to know about College Semester Support
The lazy days of summer are numbered and soon it will be back to school season! For parents of autistic college students, that means planning for move-in day, buying supplies and hoping for a successful semester. We can do better than just hoping for a smooth...
Career Exploration and How It Can Help Your Autistic Young Adult
No matter how old your autistic young adult is now, it's a worthwhile conversation to start thinking about career paths in the future. According to research by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute out of Drexel University, only 58% of autistic young adults have worked in...
Summer Reading Recommendations
Looking for a great summer read? Check out our recommendations for parents and autistic young adults below. This is also a perfect opportunity to visit your local library. They are hidden gems full of valuable books - of course - but also so much more. Ask your...
Summer: An Excellent Time for Skill Building for Autistic Students
Summertime is just around the corner. This season is a huge opportunity for my autistic clients to focus on specific areas that they want to improve. Between family vacations and barbecues and pool days, we can see significant improvement in just a few short months....
Autism Awareness Month: What frames how we think about autism?
Graphic from USAID April marks Autism Acceptance Month! This is the 4th year since the shift from 'Autism Awareness' to 'Autism Acceptance,' a meaningful change focused on celebrating differences. When we dig deeper into the framing of our views on autism and...
Past Blog Posts
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...
The best gifts for autistic teens – 2023 Edition
With the holidays just...
College Semester Support: Updated for Spring 2024!
The spring semester...
Why Motivation Matters
"I just can't motivate...
Balancing Both Sides
Balancing Both Sides of...
How Attention Can be a Friend and a Foe to Autistic Adults
Strengths and...
Autism and Driving: Guest Post by Andrew Arboe
Guest post by Andrew...
Strengths & Challenges of Autism: Self-Advocacy
Strengths and support...
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