Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
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,...
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...
Past Blog Posts
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:...
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...
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,...
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