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...
by Beth Felsen | Jan 4, 2024 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School
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...
by Beth Felsen | Oct 30, 2023 | Career Guidance, Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
“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...
by Beth Felsen | Oct 2, 2023 | Career Guidance, Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School
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?...
