Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
The best gifts for autistic teens – 2022 Edition
With the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about how to show your autistic teenager 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...
Top 3 Tips for Parenting Autistic Adults
Back when we found out that we were expecting a child, the first thing many of us did was run out and buy the classic “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” The definitive pregnancy guidebook offered practical tips and advice for the unfamiliar world of pregnancy we...
Webinar with EASE
"The Talk" is about much more than the birds and the bees these days. For parents of autistic kids, these nuanced conversations can feel overwhelming. Join us for a free webinar to learn how to handle these complex conversations. About this event In this webinar,...
Volunteering: The Ultimate Jumping Off Point for Autistic Young Adults
Success often hinges on the development of “soft skills”. These are the personal attributes that help an individual interact with others harmoniously and effectively. For autistic young adults, these are often the most difficult skills to develop. Many of my clients...
Upcoming Webinar! Volunteering: A Skill-Building Opportunity for Autistic Young Adults
Volunteering is an incredible way to gain real-world experience and explore your interests. Join us for a webinar with autism experts about why volunteering matters and how to get started! About this event Spectrum Transition Coaching is pleased to host "Volunteering:...
Past Blog Posts
The best gifts for autistic teens – 2022 Edition
With the holidays just...
Top 3 Tips for Parenting Autistic Adults
Back when we found out...
Webinar with EASE
"The Talk" is about...
Volunteering: The Ultimate Jumping Off Point for Autistic Young Adults
Success often hinges on...
Upcoming Webinar! Volunteering: A Skill-Building Opportunity for Autistic Young Adults
Volunteering is an...
Coaching and Therapy: How to decide what is right for your student
In the world of autism,...
Fall Semester Roadmap: Your 4-week Plan to a Smooth Semester at College
It’s been a long road...
Why Social Communication Matters (and a free webinar invite!)
When I talk with...
Is a Gap Year Right for My Student? A Guest Post by Eric Endlich, Ph.D.
Today I'm honored to...
Help Wanted: Tools and Resources to Help You Find, Get, and Keep a Job
‘Tis the season! No,...
Our Most Popular Posts
2022 keeps marching...
Revisiting our Friendship Handbook – A Guide for Autistic Young Adults to Develop Friendships
Whether you love or...
An Autism Coach’s Perspective on Amazon’s As We See It: An Apt Title for a Significant Series
More than a few people...
Building Your Team (Part 4) – IEP Transition Services by Frances Shefter
We’ve all been through...
Building Your Team (Part 2) – Working toward independence in autistic teens and young adults by Gabriele Nicolet
As a coach, I think...
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