The Autism Helper Podcast
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The Autism Helper Podcast
Welcome to The Autism Helper Podcast, where we explore different strategies to improve the lives of individuals with autism.
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Episode 341: What To Do If Things Are Getting Destroyed
When students are destroying essential classroom materials like schedules and task boxes, it can feel overwhelming and even chaotic. In this episode,...

Episode 340: Encore Episode: Actionable Strategies and Techniques to Help Improve Reading Comprehension with Dr. Emily Levy
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, to dive into the topic of reading comprehension—a challenge faced by many student...

Episode 339: Encore Episode: Ins and Outs of Potty Training for Children with Autism with Tara Phillips
In this episode, we chat with Tara Phillips, founder of Autism Little Learners, about the ins and outs of potty training for children with autism. Tar...

Episode 338: Handling Work Refusal
Work refusal is one of the most common challenges educators face, but not all refusals are the same. In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, we...

Episode 337: Common Missteps with De-Escalation
De-escalation is a skill that requires preparedness, and unfortunately, there are some common mistakes that can make situations harder instead of easi...

Episode 336: Start of the Year Priorities
The beginning of the school year sets the tone for everything that follows. In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, we’re diving into the key pr...

Episode 335: Summer Series: 3 Ways to Know Your Schedule Isn't Working
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re discussing three signs that your schedule might not be working and how to make adjus...

Episode 334: Summer Series: 4 Steps for Teaching Class Centers
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re sharing four essential steps for teaching class centers that will set your students...

Episode 333: Summer Series: 2 Things to Do the First Month of School
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re focusing on two key things to prioritize during the first month of school. First, we...

Episode 332: Summer Series: 3 Things to Ask During a Class Mission Statement
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re diving into three key questions to ask when creating a class mission statement. Firs...

Episode 331: Summer Series: 2 Ways to Sneak in Staff Training Time
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re exploring two creative ways to sneak in staff training time, even when schedules are...

Episode 330: Summer Series: 3 Under Utilized Types of Schedules
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re diving into three underutilized types of schedules that can make a big difference in...

Episode 329: Summer Series: 3 Things to Email and Ask your Principal During the Summer
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we’re focusing on two important things to email and ask your principal during the summer t...

Episode 328: Summer Series: My 3 Favorite Data Collection Tools
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, I’m sharing three of my favorite data collection tools that make tracking behavior easier...

Episode 327: Summer Series: 4 of My Favorite Behavior Visuals
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, I’m sharing four of my favorite behavior visuals that can make a big impact in the classro...

Episode 326: Summer Series: 5 Ways to Build Student Rapport
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we explore five effective ways to build strong rapport with your students. First, we discu...

Episode 325: Summer Series: 4 Classroom Pet Peeves and How to Avoid Them
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we dive into four common classroom pet peeves and how to avoid them for a smoother, more e...

Episode 324: Summer Series: 2 Ways to Transition Away from Preferred Items
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we tackle two effective strategies for transitioning away from preferred items. First, we...

Episode 323: Summer Series: 4 Things to Do Now to Help You During Back to School Season
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, the first episode of our Summer Series, we share four key tasks to do now to prep for back-to-school suc...

Episode 322: Encore Episode: 5 Ways the Executive Functions Masterclass will Improve Your Classroom
The Executive Functions Masterclass course has been taken by hundreds of teachers, clinicians, and parents with consistently great reviews. This cours...

Episode 321: Encore Episode: Moving Beyond Requesting using AAC with Janna Bedoyan & Morgan van Diepen
Janna and Morgan share actionable tips and strategies for moving beyond requesting with your learners that use AAC. Janna Bedoyan is an early childhoo...

Episode 320: Encore Episode: Why You Should Move Away From Moveable Piece Schedules
Schedules with moveable pieces are great to provide substantial support and visual prompting for how to navigate the classroom. Once students are succ...

Episode 319: Inclusive School Communities with Tiffany Burns and Erika Bare
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, Tiffany Burns and Erika Bare discuss strategies for creating truly inclusive school environments for all...

Episode 318: Running an Effective Lesson with Kelsey Kistner
Join Special Education Teacher, Kelsey Kistner, who offers practical strategies for supporting students during academic instruction. Kelsey discusses...

Episode 317: Effective Inclusion with Leanne Greenberg
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, Leanne Greenberg joins us to discuss creating inclusive environments for students with autism. She share...

Episode 316: Establishing Great Communication with the IEP Team with Jenn Adams
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, Jenn Adams joins us to discuss strategies for building effective communication within the IEP Team. Jenn...

Episode 315: Teaching How to Handle Change
In this episode, we explore effective strategies for teaching students with autism how to handle change. Whether it's transitions between activities,...

Episode 314: Using ACT to Improve Your Teaching or Parenting with Leanne Page, BCBA
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, we’re joined by Leanne Page, BCBA, from Parenting with ABA, who shares her insights on how utilizing Acc...

Episode 313: Questions from The Autism Helper App
In this episode, I dive into 8 insightful questions submitted by teachers, clinicians, and parents through The Autism Helper app. Whether you're a pro...

Episode 312: Encore Episode: How to Teach Your Team About Reinforcement
You are never truly an expert on something until you know how to teach it to others. Reinforcement is something that affects all areas of your classro...

Episode 311: Dysregulation with Jessie Ginsburg, the Sensory SLP
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, we welcome expert Jessie Ginsburg to discuss dysregulation in individuals with autism. Jessie defines dy...

Episode 310: Exploring Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with Taylor Rae Homesley
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, Taylor Rae Homesley explores Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and its connection to aut...

Episode 309: Neurodiversity-Affirming IEPs with Chris Wenger - The Speech Dude
In this episode, we chat with Chris Wenger, The Speech Dude, about neurodiversity-affirming goals and IEPs. Learn how to craft IEPs that truly reflect...

Episode 308: Benefits of Reverse Inclusion with Jennifer Stracquadanio and Meghan Stenziano
Join us on The Autism Helper Podcast as we explore inclusive education with Jen, a BCBA, and Meghan, a special education teacher. In this episode, we...

Episode 307: Tackling Toileting Challenges with Dr. Steven Hodges
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, I interview Dr. Steven Hodges, a pediatric urology expert from Wake Forest University. We discuss the un...

Episode 306: Creating a Cohesive Home and School Connection with Dr. El Brown
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Dr. El Brown, an expert in education and advocacy. In this episode, we tackle the crucial topic of colla...

Episode 305: Actionable Strategies and Techniques to Help Improve Reading Comprehension with Dr. Emily Levy
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, to dive into the topic of reading comprehension—a challenge faced by many student...

Episode 304: Purposefully Building Communication Skills with Kaylan Long, BCBA
In this episode, we sit down with Kaylan Long, a behavior analyst and founder of Caffeinated Behavior Change, to explore the importance of building co...

Episode 303: Ins and Outs of Potty Training for Children with Autism with Tara Phillips
In this episode, we chat with Tara Phillips, founder of Autism Little Learners, about the ins and outs of potty training for children with autism. Tar...

Episode 302: 6 Dos and Don'ts of De-escalation
In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, we’re diving into the critical strategies for de-escalating a challenging situation with children on the...