Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Celebrating the strengths and challenges of autism
Now that it's officially April, you may be seeing more articles and headlines about autism - April is Autism Acceptance Month. The Autism Society first held National Autism Awareness month in 1970 and the UN General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism...
Upcoming Webinar: Social Skills Coaching — A Model That Actually Works
Social skills for neurodivergent Gen Zers and their parents Join us for an interactive conversation about teaching your family the most valuable skills they can ever learn: how to have healthy relationships with others, as well as with yourself. Social skills are...
Recommended Reading: After a recent diagnosis
The first few months after an autism diagnosis are a blur. At times, you might feel grateful to put a name to the swirl of experiences that your family has been through. At other times, you might feel frustrated with the label or overwhelmed with the services you...
Upcoming Webinar: When to Consider a Gap Year for Neurodivergent Students
Would a gap year be a good idea for my student? "College-capable" isn't always the same as "college-ready", particularly when it comes to neurodiverse students. Add in virtual learning during the pandemic and today's high school juniors and seniors have lost...
Permission to Think about Yourself Too
When my kids were little, I remember asking my husband, "What do parents of 'typical' kids do with all of their free time???" Between arranging therapies, coordinating with the school, researching strategies and driving our kids to and from all of these appointments,...
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