by Beth Felsen | Dec 23, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
Members of the Spectrum Transition Coaching team attended the 9th College Autism Summit in Pittsburgh, PA at the beginning of November. The annual multi-day event, hosted by the College Autism Network (CAN), provides time and space for members of the autism community...
by Beth Felsen | Aug 31, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
Graduating high school is a proud moment for any family. But while some parents confidently send their teen off to college, others lie awake wondering if their child is ready for the academic, social and independent living demands. For neurotypical students, the leap...
by Beth Felsen | Jul 31, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
From Beth, Founder of Spectrum Transition Coaching When I talk to queer and neurodivergent students getting ready for college, one theme comes up again and again: Will I find my people? It’s a real fear and an incredibly valid one. College can feel like it was...
by Beth Felsen | May 30, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
When you dream about college, you picture smiling move-in day photos, inspiring professors, newfound independence for your student and a path towards a fulfilling future. What you don’t picture (but what too many families face) is the pain of a student coming home...
by Beth Felsen | Apr 29, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions
Your autistic high school student has crossed a major milestone – high school graduation! Now as you prepare to turn the page to summer, you may be feeling a little different than summers past. Typically, this was a time to recharge and relax with camp, relaxed...
by Beth Felsen | Feb 25, 2025 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, High School, Life Transitions, Resources
We are hearing a lot of talk about loneliness these days. The Surgeon General’s 2023 report (Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation) opened the conversation about the current state of loneliness. What shocked me the most was this simple stat. From 2003 to...
