Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Building Your Team (Part 4) – IEP Transition Services by Frances Shefter
We’ve all been through the IEP meetings. Your individual experience may vary based on your student, the team at your child’s school and individual circumstances. One thing that should not happen at these meetings is skipping the conversation around transition...
Building Your Team (Part 2) – Working toward independence in autistic teens and young adults by Gabriele Nicolet
As a coach, I think about communication constantly. How do I communicate clearly? What types of language will encourage my clients? How do I mirror their language back to them? Whenever I have a communication question, I think about what Gabriele Nicolet would do....
Building Your Team (Part 3) – They Won’t Be In School Forever by Eric Jorgensen
The transition from high school can be daunting. Transition planning is a mandatory part of the IEP process for high school students. However, the myriad post-high school options, including any state or Federal assistance that might be available for autistic young...
Building Your Team (Part 1) – Supporting your Young Adult with Autism
Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky movies are one of my favorite franchises of all time. In case you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t seen ANY of these movies, when we first meet Rocky Balboa he is a down-on-his-luck boxer who gets a chance to fight for the heavyweight...
Setting Goals that Stick + Free Download
Setting Goals that Stick + Free Download The end of the year is a natural time for reflection. Something about turning that calendar page feels cathartic and momentous at the same time. It’s often a time for resolutions and sweeping statements about changing your life...
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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