Brilliance in Motion: How Autistic Students Navigate Unpredictable School Environments

• By: S. Astrid Cooper Writer and Illustrator
• March 16th, 2026
• adaptability, autism awareness, autistic students, disability advocacy, neurodiversity, school environment, sensory processing
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The high school where I worked operated without the basic structures most people associate with education. There were no bells, no traditional classes, no grades. Students moved between community internships and loosely defined independent projects, navigating spaces filled with noise, movement,...

Beyond Fun: How Summer Programs Build Executive Function, Social Confidence, and Independence

• By: Beth Felsen, MA Spectrum Transition Coaching, LLC
• September 15th, 2025
• autistic students, college readiness, emotional regulation, Fall 2025 Issue, independence skills, resilience, social skills, summer programs, transition to adulthood
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Summertime has so much potential. With more flexible schedules and a break from traditional classes, your student can focus on what matters most in their season of development. Autistic elementary age children and middle schoolers may benefit from additional focus on building or practicing social...