by Beth Felsen | Sep 20, 2021 | College Readiness, Life Transitions
The College Transition: Part 1 What Students Wish You Knew As the saying goes, “hindsight is 20/20.” Each phase of parenting can feel like an entirely new chapter. While it’s exciting to start fresh, sometimes we wish we had the insights of a veteran who has been...
by Beth Felsen | Sep 15, 2021 | Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions
Simplifying the College Search for Autistic Students The college application process is a jumbled headache for the most organized student. From standardized tests to individual applications, resumes, recommendation letters and interviews, the application process can...
by Beth Felsen | Aug 16, 2021 | Career Guidance, Coaching 101, College Readiness, Life Transitions
Want to know a secret? I know the most powerful word in the English language. No. Really. This word is angry Hulk/Scarlet Witch-level powerful. And it is only three letters. I bet you use it all the time and don’t even know how powerful it is! OK, I won’t keep you in...
by Beth Felsen | Jul 14, 2021 | Career Guidance, Life Transitions, Transitions
Schedule A Hiring: A Great Option for Autistic Job Seekers Time for a sobering truth. The data on employment rates for autistic young adults isn’t great. Autistic young adults have the lowest employment rate even among their peers with other disabilities. National...
by Beth Felsen | Jun 30, 2021 | Career Guidance, Life Transitions, Resources
The importance of “Job Fit” – Finding the right role for you The vast majority of autistic adults are under or unemployed, as high as 75-85%. There are myriad reasons and barriers to successful employment in the autistic community, including difficulties navigating...
by Beth Felsen | Jun 4, 2021 | Career Guidance, College Readiness, Life Transitions, Resources
Your Guide to Interviewing Successfully Interviewing is an essential life skill. We most closely associate them with jobs, but they are also important in the college search and even for volunteer opportunities. The main purpose of an interview is for the person who...
