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...
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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Career Guidance, Coaching 101, High School, Life Transitions
One of the core beliefs that I share with my clients is ‘we want what is best for our kids.’ At the end of the day, we are all trying to be the best parents we can be, providing guidance and support as our autistic kids figure out their way in the world....
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?...
