Spectrum Transition Coaching Blog
Stories, lessons and tips from my coaching practice
Why Motivation Matters
"I just can't motivate my student" is a common refrain from parents in my coaching practice. They've tried everything and have yet to find a consistent method to build their autistic student's motivation. I know how frustrating that can feel. We want the best for our...
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...
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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