Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
The College Transition: Part 1 – What students wish you knew
The College Transition: Part 1 What Students Wish You Knew As the saying goes, “hindsight is 20/20.” Each phase of parenting can feel like an entirely new chapter. While it’s exciting to start fresh, sometimes we wish we had the insights of a veteran who has been...
Simplifying the College Search for Autistic Students
Simplifying the College Search for Autistic Students The college application process is a jumbled headache for the most organized student. From standardized tests to individual applications, resumes, recommendation letters and interviews, the application process can...
The Power of Yet
Want to know a secret? I know the most powerful word in the English language. No. Really. This word is angry Hulk/Scarlet Witch-level powerful. And it is only three letters. I bet you use it all the time and don’t even know how powerful it is! OK, I won’t keep you in...
Schedule A Hiring
Schedule A Hiring: A Great Option for Autistic Job Seekers Time for a sobering truth. The data on employment rates for autistic young adults isn’t great. Autistic young adults have the lowest employment rate even among their peers with other disabilities. National...
The importance of “Job Fit” – Finding the right role for you
The importance of “Job Fit” – Finding the right role for you The vast majority of autistic adults are under or unemployed, as high as 75-85%. There are myriad reasons and barriers to successful employment in the autistic community, including difficulties navigating...
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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