Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Summer: An Excellent Time for Skill Building for Autistic Students
Summertime is just around the corner. This season is a huge opportunity for my autistic clients to focus on specific areas that they want to improve. Between family vacations and barbecues and pool days, we can see significant improvement in just a few short months....
Autism Awareness Month: What frames how we think about autism?
Graphic from USAID April marks Autism Acceptance Month! This is the 4th year since the shift from 'Autism Awareness' to 'Autism Acceptance,' a meaningful change focused on celebrating differences. When we dig deeper into the framing of our views on autism and...
Abstract and SMART Goals: How to set meaningful goals for you and your autistic student
We've all read the headlines: "A Foolproof System to Reach Your Goals This Week" "3 Simple Tools to Make Your Goals a Reality" "Accomplish Your Goals in the New Year with This Technique" These headlines promise magical tools and quick results. I wish I could tell you...
New Tools for a New Generation
One of the core beliefs that I share with my clients is 'we want what is best for our kids.' At the end of the day, we are all trying to be the best parents we can be, providing guidance and support as our autistic kids figure out their way in the world. Given this...
How to Choose a Summer Program for Autistic Students
Summertime has so much potential. With more flexible schedules and a break from traditional classes, your student can focus on what matters most in that particular season. For some autistic students, summer can be an excellent time to work on those college readiness...
Past Blog Posts
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,...
Tips for Managing Life with Roommates
Whether by design...
What is the best path for my student? College success rates for autistic students
The Panicked Phone Call...
Conquering the Resource Cliff – One of my favorite tools for working adults with Autism
If you haven’t heard of...
What is Coaching?
What is Coaching?...
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