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
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...
Autism and Driving: Guest Post by Andrew Arboe
Guest post by Andrew...
Strengths & Challenges of Autism: Self-Advocacy
Strengths and support...
It’s All Connected: How your brain impacts your relationships
We often think of our...
Upcoming Webinar: Autism and GI Disorders
Autism and GI...
All About Jobs! Neurodiverse Job Resources and Hiring Programs
Looking for a job can...
Upcoming Webinar: Leveraging LinkedIn: A How-To Guide for Neurodiverse Jobseekers
Leveraging LinkedIn: A...
How to Use Social Connections to Find Meaningful Work: Guest Post by Michelle Markman
Guest Post by Michelle...
Celebrating the strengths and challenges of autism
Now that it's...
Upcoming Webinar: Social Skills Coaching — A Model That Actually Works
Social skills for...
Recommended Reading: After a recent diagnosis
The first few months...
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