Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Autism and Driving: Guest Post by Andrew Arboe
Guest post by Andrew Arboe Today I'm excited to share a guest post by Andrew Arboe, autism advocate and speaker. I've had the opportunity to hear Andrew speak about his experiences with driving as an autistic individual. I often discuss the importance of learning to...
Strengths & Challenges of Autism: Self-Advocacy
Strengths and support needs of autism Let's continue our discussion on the duality of autism. With my clients, I often talk about how autism brings incredible gifts and superpowers that create your unique personality - there is no one in the world exactly like you! On...
It’s All Connected: How your brain impacts your relationships
We often think of our lives in distinct buckets: Work/school.Friends.Family.Health.Leisure.Diet.Sleep. Would it surprise you to know that the science shows that we are far more connected? The mind-body-relationship-stress connection has tangible impacts on my...
Upcoming Webinar: Autism and GI Disorders
Autism and GI Disorders: Understanding the problem Patients with autism have a much higher chance of developing a special kind of gastrointestinal disorder called a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction. Let’s avoid years of unnecessary pain and medical visits by learning...
All About Jobs! Neurodiverse Job Resources and Hiring Programs
Looking for a job can be a complicated process. From crafting your resume to finding opportunities through interviewing, negotiating and accepting a role, it requires both strategic and emotional skills. Looking for a job also requires a big dose of resilience to...
Past Blog Posts
The College Transition: Part 1 – What students wish you knew
The College Transition:...
Simplifying the College Search for Autistic Students
Simplifying the College...
The Power of Yet
Want to know a secret?...
Schedule A Hiring
Schedule A Hiring: A...
The importance of “Job Fit” – Finding the right role for you
The importance of “Job...
Your Guide to Interviewing Successfully
Your Guide to...
The Wellness Continuum – moving from surviving to thriving
Moving from Surviving...
The Pre-College To-Do List
The Pre-College To Do...
A Declaration of Independence
A Declaration of...
Dating on the Spectrum
Dating on the Spectrum...
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 4
Friendship: A Handbook...
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 3
Friendship: A Handbook...
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 2
Friendship: A Handbook,...
Friendship: A Handbook, Part 1
Friendship: A Handbook,...
Tips for Managing Life with Roommates
Whether by design...
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