Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
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...
Building Belonging: A Queer + Neurodivergent Guide to Thriving on Campus (Guest Post by Roland Scheppske)
From Beth, Founder of Spectrum Transition Coaching When I talk to queer and neurodivergent students getting ready for college, one theme comes up again and again: Will I find my people? It’s a real fear and an incredibly valid one. College can feel like it was...
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...
Past Blog Posts
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...
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...
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