“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...
Strengths and challenges of autism Next in our series about the duality of autism: the power of attention. In today’s digital world, we’re living in an attention economy. With endless amounts of information, news, videos and music available at the touch of...
Guest post by Andrew Arboe Today I’m excited to share a guest post by Andrew Arboe, autism advocate and speaker. I’ve had the opportunity to hear Andrew speak about his experiences with driving as an autistic individual. I often discuss the importance of...
Strengths and support needs of autism Let’s continue our discussion on the duality of autism. With my clients, I often talk about how autism brings incredible gifts and superpowers that create your unique personality – there is no one in the world exactly...
Now that it’s officially April, you may be seeing more articles and headlines about autism – April is Autism Acceptance Month. The Autism Society first held National Autism Awareness month in 1970 and the UN General Assembly designated April 2 as World...
Would a gap year be a good idea for my student? “College-capable” isn’t always the same as “college-ready”, particularly when it comes to neurodiverse students. Add in virtual learning during the pandemic and today’s high...
