Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 2
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 2 Trading Information to Turn Acquaintances into Friends for Young Adults with Autism In Part 1 of the Friendship Handbook, I talked about the importance of having good friends and provided tips for finding good sources of potential...
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 1
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 1 “Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis I love this C.S. Lewis quote because it implies an aspect of the “friendship formula” many people take for...
Tips for Managing Life with Roommates
Whether by design (living in a college dorm or summer camp), or necessity (needing help with the rent), chances are you’ll have to deal with a roommate or two at some point in your lifetime. Managing roommate relationships can be hard, especially for individuals with...
What is the best path for my student? College success rates for autistic students
The Panicked Phone Call I often receive calls from parents trying to help their autistic young adults get back on their feet after failing out of college. While the specifics may be different, then general pattern is the same: the student had a successful high school...
Conquering the Resource Cliff – One of my favorite tools for working adults with Autism
If you haven’t heard of the term ‘resource cliff,’ I bet you’ve experienced it. The resource cliff refers to the plethora of age-appropriate resources that are available to support young children, elementary age kids and even high schoolers with autism. However, for...
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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