by Beth Felsen | Jan 31, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
As parent of autistic students, our calendars are packed with IEP meetings and therapy appointments on top of regular work commitments, school events and extracurricular activities. This busy schedule means that it is hard to find the time or mental space to take a...
by Beth Felsen | Nov 7, 2024 | Coaching 101, College Readiness
The spring semester represents a shift from the fall. For freshmen, students have one semester under their belt. They know how to navigate campus and which libraries have the best study spots. Some freshmen may have found their niche on campus through student orgs or...
by Beth Felsen | Nov 6, 2024 | College Readiness, Life Transitions, Resources
With the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about how to show your autistic young adult that you care through a special gift. Of course, the old saying that kids spell love “T-I-M-E” holds true, so don’t forget to carve our time for...
by Beth Felsen | Sep 26, 2024 | Career Guidance, Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions, Resources
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...
by Beth Felsen | Jul 29, 2024 | Career Guidance, Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions
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...
by Beth Felsen | Jul 17, 2024 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions
The lazy days of summer are numbered and soon it will be back to school season! For parents of autistic college students, that means planning for move-in day, buying supplies and hoping for a successful semester. We can do better than just hoping for a smooth...
