Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
New Tools for a New Generation
One of the core beliefs that I share with my clients is 'we want what is best for our kids.' At the end of the day, we are all trying to be the best parents we can be, providing guidance and support as our autistic kids figure out their way in the world. Given this...
How to Choose a Summer Program for Autistic Students
Summertime has so much potential. With more flexible schedules and a break from traditional classes, your student can focus on what matters most in that particular season. For some autistic students, summer can be an excellent time to work on those college readiness...
Why Motivation Matters
"I just can't motivate my student" is a common refrain from parents in my coaching practice. They've tried everything and have yet to find a consistent method to build their autistic student's motivation. I know how frustrating that can feel. We want the best for our...
Balancing Both Sides
Balancing Both Sides of Autism If you haven't seen it yet, one of the prominent autism organizations, AANE, has a new look and new name. Formerly the Asperger/Autism Network, AANE is now the the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity. Why does this matter? This...
How Attention Can be a Friend and a Foe to Autistic Adults
Strengths and challenges of autism Next in our series about the duality of autism: the power of attention. In today's digital world, we're living in an attention economy. With endless amounts of information, news, videos and music available at the touch of a screen,...
Past Blog Posts
Running on Empty: Self care for parents of neurodivergent kids
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Revisiting our Friendship Handbook – A Guide for Autistic Young Adults to Develop Friendships
Whether you love or...
An Autism Coach’s Perspective on Amazon’s As We See It: An Apt Title for a Significant Series
More than a few people...
Building Your Team (Part 4) – IEP Transition Services by Frances Shefter
We’ve all been through...
Building Your Team (Part 2) – Working toward independence in autistic teens and young adults by Gabriele Nicolet
As a coach, I think...
Building Your Team (Part 3) – They Won’t Be In School Forever by Eric Jorgensen
The transition from...
Building Your Team (Part 1) – Supporting your Young Adult with Autism
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Setting Goals that Stick + Free Download
Setting Goals that...
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Demystifying Disability Law
Demystifying Disability...
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How can I get my young adult to agree to coaching?
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The College Transition: Part 3 – What disability offices wish you knew
The College Transition:...
The College Transition: Part 2 – What parents wish you knew
The College Transition:...
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