by Beth Felsen | May 5, 2021 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
The Pre-College To Do List Ah, summer, you thought in years past. A season when time slows. No nagging the kids to get their schoolwork done, no worrying about statewide tests, no stressing about missing the bus or carpool. But this summer you are preparing to send a...
by Beth Felsen | Apr 20, 2021 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions
A Declaration of Independence: A fine balance for parents and young adult children Independence is a hallmark of becoming an adult and a cornerstone in the development of college readiness skills. It can also be one of the most complicated and trying growing pains of...
by Beth Felsen | Mar 23, 2021 | Coaching 101, Life Transitions, Resources
Friendship: A Handbook Part 4 How to Create Lasting and Authentic Friendships for Young Adults with Autism Congratulations! You have succeeded in finding good sources of friends (Part 1), you have identified a few people who might be great candidates for friendship by...
by Beth Felsen | Feb 15, 2021 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions
The Panicked Phone Call I often receive calls from parents trying to help their autistic young adults get back on their feet after failing out of college. While the specifics may be different, then general pattern is the same: the student had a successful high school...
by Beth Felsen | Feb 15, 2021 | Coaching 101, SMART Goals
What is Coaching? Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. I’m Beth Felsen, a trained life coach. I focus on helping students and adults with autism thrive. After seeing so many families struggle to navigate life transitions, I made it my mission to support young adults...