Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Announcing our first course!
After hearing parent after parent tell us.... "I wish we started building my student's independence sooner" "I didn't realize that all of my help was actually hurting my kid" "This would have been easier to teach in high school while they still lived at home!" "I...
Short Term Stress Reduction Techniques
Our internal life can be many things from season to season or even moment to moment. In a short period of time, we can feel everything from excited to nervous to scared to bored to inspired and more. This range of emotions keeps life interesting and, at times,...
Hot Topics for College Students by Year
College students often hear "these are the best four years of your life." And while it's true that being surrounded by peers with a plethora of social, extracurricular and athletic activities creates a fun environment, it is also a major life transition for young...
Career Exploration and How It Can Help Your Autistic Young Adult
No matter how old your autistic young adult is now, it's a worthwhile conversation to start thinking about career paths in the future. According to research by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute out of Drexel University, only 58% of autistic young adults have worked in...
Summer Reading Recommendations
Looking for a great summer read? Check out our recommendations for parents and autistic young adults below. This is also a perfect opportunity to visit your local library. They are hidden gems full of valuable books - of course - but also so much more. Ask your...
Past Blog Posts
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
Sylvester Stallone’s...
Setting Goals that Stick + Free Download
Setting Goals that...
Less loneliness and more community? Yes, please!
Less loneliness and...
Demystifying Disability Law
Demystifying Disability...
Spectrum Transition Coaching Holiday Gift Guide
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How to Handshake – Learn how Handshake can help you land a job or internship
How to Handshake –...
How can I get my young adult to agree to coaching?
“How can I get my young...
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...
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