Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
College Semester Support: Updated for Spring 2026!
The spring semester represents a shift from the fall. For freshmen, students have one semester under their belt. They know how to navigate campus and which libraries have the best study spots. Some freshmen may have found their niche on campus through student orgs or...
The best gifts for autistic young adults – 2025 Edition
With the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about how to show your autistic young adult that you care through a special gift. Of course, the old saying that kids spell love “T-I-M-E” holds true, so don’t forget to carve our time for...
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...
Past Blog Posts
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...
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...
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