Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
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...
Freshman Summer Preview: What to Expect after High School Graduation
Your autistic high school student has crossed a major milestone - high school graduation! Now as you prepare to turn the page to summer, you may be feeling a little different than summers past. Typically, this was a time to recharge and relax with camp, relaxed...
Past Blog Posts
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...
Upcoming Webinar: Self care for parents of neurodivergent kids
Caring for a...
Reading List for Parents: Autism and College Readiness
When we, as parents,...
Webinar about Navigating College: How to Select a Major
Choosing a major is a...
Top 3 Tips for Parenting Autistic Adults
Back when we found out...
Webinar with EASE
"The Talk" is about...
Volunteering: The Ultimate Jumping Off Point for Autistic Young Adults
Success often hinges on...
Upcoming Webinar! Volunteering: A Skill-Building Opportunity for Autistic Young Adults
Volunteering is an...
Coaching and Therapy: How to decide what is right for your student
In the world of autism,...
Fall Semester Roadmap: Your 4-week Plan to a Smooth Semester at College
It’s been a long road...
Why Social Communication Matters (and a free webinar invite!)
When I talk with...
Is a Gap Year Right for My Student? A Guest Post by Eric Endlich, Ph.D.
Today I'm honored to...
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