Courses
Online courses for autistic young adults and their families
College 101:
Preparing to Launch Your Autistic Student
Specially designed for parents of autistic high school students.
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 school while they still lived at home!”
…we knew we had to help families of autistic high school students better prepare for college life.
College 101: Preparing to Launch Your Autistic Student combines our 20+ years in the autism community with our education and real-world coaching experience. This is the course our clients say they wish existed before dropping off their student for freshmen year of college. It would have saved their family from so much future stress.
Start now. Start early. The best way for your student to thrive at college is to teach them the college readiness skills while they are at home.
College 101 gives you the knowledge to build the 6 Areas of College Readiness now.
Meet Your Instructor
What’s Included
32 lessons in 2.5 hours of videos.
Watch at your own pace. You’ll learn how to prepare your student for all aspects of college life. Academics is just one piece of the puzzle!
Tangible ways to build these skills now while they live at home.
Guidance to create a custom action plan to build all 6 Areas of College Readiness in your student.
Ways to adjust your parenting style to raise a confident, resilient and independent young adult. Deepen your understanding of the differences between high school and college.
Free bonus materials for parents of autistic teens including the Wheel of College readiness, conversation guides and family questionnaires.
Discounts on Spectrum Transition Coaching parent consultations and priority access to individual coaching packages.
Unlimited access to all content for 90 days from purchase
Now available!
College 101: Preparing to Launch Your Autistic Student
Hear from Parents and Fellow Practioners
“This College 101 course is fantastic, easy to follow, down to earth, and a great resource for families. Beth has extensive training and experience in the field of autism and coaching – this course is a generous way to share her knowledge with families!”
– Ann-Marie Stripling, Enrollment Director of Focus Collegiate
“This course is fabulous! I love the Wheel of College Readiness that incorporates your 6 Areas of College Readiness! This is so comprehensive and will provide families with a strong sense of what they need to work on with their own young adults.
– Jodi Duke Associate Professor of Special Education at George Mason University
“This course and workbook will be very helpful for parenting to get their students ready for college. It is quite comprehensive!”
– Christine L., parent of autistic college student
“The concept of College 101 is awesome! I wish I had watched it before both of my kids went to college so we could have helped our son with a smoother transition to campus life.” – Jennifer V., parent of autistic college student
“Beth’s ‘College 101’ program is an absolute game-changer for families with students with ASD. Her ability to present crucial information in a way that is both deeply informative and genuinely caring is remarkable. She navigates the complex landscape of college readiness with such clarity, making sure parents understand each fundamental domain. But what truly sets her apart is her sensitivity towards the emotional transition faced by autistic students and their families. Beth doesn’t just provide practical advice; she empathetically addresses the unique challenges and feelings that come with this significant life change.”
– Alex Morris-Wood, Head of School at Franklin Academy
“Beth Felsen’s College 101 course is a resource that all parents of college-bound children on the spectrum should take time to engage with. My favorite modules were three and four – the Six Areas of College Readiness and Putting it all Together. I especially appreciated the breakdown of the Wheel of College Readiness. What parent couldn’t benefit from direction in this area before we let our children spring into college!” – Rachel Wills, Director of Virginia Advocacy Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need College 101?
The transition from high school to college is especially tough on autistic teens. We’ve heard from so many parents about what they wish they knew before dropping their student off for freshmen year. College 101 is a roadmap for your family to build college readiness skills now while they are still living at home. This is your best chance to help them succeed across all aspects of college life, not just academics. This course can save your family from so much future stress when your student already has the life skills, emotional resilience and self-advocacy skills to thrive on campus.
When is the best time to start?
College 101 is designed for parents of autistic high school students from 9th-12th grades.
My student gets excellent grades. How does this help me?
Academics is just one piece of college life. Students are also managing their time, building social relationships, sharing living spaces with peers and doing all of this away from their parents.
College coursework is also very different from high school and requires strong exective function skills to plan ahead and balance priorities.
Even great students need college readiness skills to succeed after high school.
What is your training?
Beth Felsen is the founder of Spectrum Transition Coaching and an autism specialist with a Master’s in Psychology. Beth brings over twenty years of experience in the autism community to her coaching practice and as a parent of an autistic young adult, she understands the challenges of raising autistic adults firsthand. Beth is a graduate of the Autism Association of New England’s Intensive Autism Coach Training & Teens and College Students Executive Function Coach Training through JST Coaching and Training. She is also a certified provider of the UCLA PEERS for Young Adults Social Skills intervention and a trained counselor for the Greenwood Holistic Career Assessment. Beth is a member of WISER and the College Autism Network (CAN) and a frequent speaker at neurodivergent focused events.
How long do I have access for?
You will receive unlimited access for 90 days from the date of purchase. The free preview lessons do not count toward this time?
How much does the class cost?
This comprehensive course costs $279.
The average public, 4-year university charges in-state residents $406 per credit hour according to Education Data Initiative. The average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year.
If this course saves your student from retaking even one class, it is a worthy investment of your time and resources.
Can I do a free trial?
You can view two lessons for free. Click ‘Free Preview’ here to view the first two lessons for free.
Why do I need College 101?
The transition from high school to college is especially tough on autistic teens. We’ve heard from so many parents about what they wish they knew before dropping their student off for freshmen year. College 101 is a roadmap for your family to build college readiness skills now while they are still living at home. This is your best chance to help them succeed across all aspects of college life, not just academics. This course can save your family from so much future stress when your student already has the life skills, emotional resilience and self-advocacy skills to thrive on campus.
When is the best time to start?
College 101 is designed for parents of autistic high school students from 9th-12th grades.
My student gets excellent grades. How does this help me?
Academics is just one piece of college life. Students are also managing their time, building social relationships, sharing living spaces with peers and doing all of this away from their parents.
College coursework is also very different from high school and requires strong exective function skills to plan ahead and balance priorities.
Even great students need college readiness skills to succeed after high school.
What is your training?
Beth Felsen is the founder of Spectrum Transition Coaching and an autism specialist with a Master’s in Psychology. Beth brings over twenty years of experience in the autism community to her coaching practice and as a parent of an autistic young adult, she understands the challenges of raising autistic adults firsthand. Beth is a graduate of the Autism Association of New England’s Intensive Autism Coach Training & Teens and College Students Executive Function Coach Training through JST Coaching and Training. She is also a certified provider of the UCLA PEERS for Young Adults Social Skills intervention and a trained counselor for the Greenwood Holistic Career Assessment. Beth is a member of WISER and the College Autism Network (CAN) and a frequent speaker at neurodivergent focused events.
How long do I have access for?
You will receive unlimited access for 90 days from the date of purchase. The free preview lessons do not count toward this time?
How much does the class cost?
This comprehensive course costs $279.
The average public, 4-year university charges in-state residents $406 per credit hour according to Education Data Initiative. The average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year.
If this course saves your student from retaking even one class, it is a worthy investment of your time and resources.
Can I do a free trial?
You can view two lessons for free. Click ‘Free Preview’ here to view the first two lessons for free.