Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
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...
College Choices: How to Make First Year Decisions That Actually Work for Your Student
There’s something uniquely exciting and totally overwhelming about the start of college. For autistic students, that “blank slate” feeling can be both a relief and a stressor. Suddenly, students are expected to make decisions that will shape their entire first year...
The Unseen Cost of Failing Out of College — And How to Avoid It
When you dream about college, you picture smiling move-in day photos, inspiring professors, newfound independence for your student and a path towards a fulfilling future. What you don’t picture (but what too many families face) is the pain of a student coming home...
Past Blog Posts
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...
Upcoming Webinar: When to Consider a Gap Year for Neurodivergent Students
Would a gap year be a...
Permission to Think about Yourself Too
When my kids were...
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