Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
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...
Navigating Family Gatherings: Practical Tips for Parents of Autistic Teens
With Passover and Easter just around the corner, the spring can be full of family gatherings. These are special times to celebrate and share family traditions. But they can also be overwhelming for autistic teenagers and young adults. From noisy environments to...
Loneliness and Autism: What are we learning and what can we do about it?
We are hearing a lot of talk about loneliness these days. The Surgeon General's 2023 report (Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation) opened the conversation about the current state of loneliness. What shocked me the most was this simple stat. From 2003 to 2020,...
The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them)
As parent of autistic students, our calendars are packed with IEP meetings and therapy appointments on top of regular work commitments, school events and extracurricular activities. This busy schedule means that it is hard to find the time or mental space to take a...
Ace Your Interviews with STAR
Job interviews are intense. These are high stakes situations - especially if you really want the job! It's wise to expect to feel stressed going into these conversations and take time to prepare to reduce your anxiety. While you can't anticipate every single question,...
Past Blog Posts
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...
Help Wanted: Tools and Resources to Help You Find, Get, and Keep a Job
‘Tis the season! No,...
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Revisiting our Friendship Handbook – A Guide for Autistic Young Adults to Develop Friendships
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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