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
The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them)
As parent of autistic...
Ace Your Interviews with STAR
Job interviews are...
Announcing our first course!
After hearing parent...
Short Term Stress Reduction Techniques
Our internal life can...
Hot Topics for College Students by Year
College students often...
Career Exploration and How It Can Help Your Autistic Young Adult
No matter how old your...
Summer Reading Recommendations
Looking for a great...
Summer: An Excellent Time for Skill Building for Autistic Students
Summertime is just...
Autism Awareness Month: What frames how we think about autism?
Graphic from...
Abstract and SMART Goals: How to set meaningful goals for you and your autistic student
We've all read the...
New Tools for a New Generation
One of the core beliefs...
How to Choose a Summer Program for Autistic Students
Summertime has so much...
Why Motivation Matters
"I just can't motivate...
Balancing Both Sides
Balancing Both Sides of...
How Attention Can be a Friend and a Foe to Autistic Adults
Strengths and...
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