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I had the honor of talking to Jessie Ginsburg, the Sensory SLP and Iâm so happy to bring the conversation to you! We talked about the connection between sensory and communication and how the two can create increased engagement and progress for autistic children. We also chatted about Jessieâs brand new book, âReady, Set, Connectâ. Run to get your copy today!
Topics Discussed:
Combining sensory input with communication
Authentic connections with autistic kids
Sensory avoiders and sensory seekers
Seesaw analogy and optimal learning zone
The importance of a proactive approach to regulation
Jessieâs brand new book titled âReady, Set, Connectâ is published!
Jessie Ginsburg is a sensory trained speech-language pathologist, CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles, and author of Ready Set Connect: A Sensory-Based Approach to Accelerate Connection and Communication in Autistic Children. Through her international publications and talks, and her global Inside Out Sensory Certificate Program, Jessie inspires a new way of thinking about supporting communication development in Autistic children.
Book: www.readysetconnectbook.com
Sensory Course: www.sensoryslp.com
Making the Shift Live Show: www.youtube.com/c/SpeechDudeJessieGinsburg
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Today Iâm talking to Amber Arrington. Sheâs the mom of 6 and 3 of her children are autistic. She started Autism Savvy to support other parents whose children were recently diagnosed or awaiting a diagnosis. I loved hearing Amberâs story and her insights when it comes to navigating a new autism diagnosis. Whether you are a parent or an educator, this episode is a must listen!
Topics Discussed:
Navigating the autism diagnosis
Talking to parents about autism for the first time
Communication between classroom and home
Amber Arrington is a mother to 6 children, 3 of whom are autistic.
Autism was once a word she feared and has become a word she loves. Now she helps parents navigate an autism diagnosis and the autism landscape as a whole. She educates moms about available services and connects them with appropriate services and professionals.
Amber helps parents become "autism savvy" so they can know the best next steps to take for their child.
The Autism Savvy Summit: While You Wait Edition
Click here to learn more about the summit!
Amber's Book:
Not Atypical Motherhood: The Guide for Navigating a Child's New Autism Diagnosis
Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/autismsavvy/
Website: www.autismsavvy.com
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Does your autistic child or student have a very limited diet? Maybe they eat 3 or 4 foods and thatâs it? Join me today as I talk to Brittyn Coleman, the Autism Dietitian all about selective eaters and how we can best support them at home and in the school setting. You are going to love hearing what led Brittyn on this path to helping parents of neurodivergent children when it comes to nutrition.
Topics Discussed:
Picky eaters vs selective eaters language
What does the term âsafe foodsâ mean
Why you should say âjust take a biteâ
What is ARFID?
Tips to help selective eaters at home and school
Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD, is a distinguished Registered Dietitian and Autism Nutrition Expert, known for her innovative, sensory-friendly feeding approach to nutrition for children on the autism spectrum. As the founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective, and as an autism sibling herself, Brittyn brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. She empowers families with her expert guidance, helping children receive essential nutrients for optimal health and development. Her strategies are tailored to the unique dietary needs and sensory preferences of each child.
Brittyn's influence extends beyond her membership site through her active social media presence and her popular podcast, 'Nourishing Autism'. Her educational content on Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms has established her as a leading voice in autism nutrition, providing valuable resources, practical advice, and a supportive community for parents and professionals.
Links:
IG: @autismdietitian
FB: Autism Dietitian
Website: Autism Dietitian
Tik Tok: Autism Dietitian
Nourishing Autism Podcast
Nourishing Autism Collective (Membership)
FREE Food Sensory Profile Workbook
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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As we recognize Autism Acceptance Month, it's essential to explore the journey of understanding and supporting autistic individuals. Today, Iâm reflecting on 25 years of working with autistic children and how things have changed over those years. Iâll be chatting about some of the shifts that Iâve made with my vocabulary, thoughts and teaching approaches. By looking back at these areas I hope to help promote a better understanding of autism and encourage acceptance and support for autistic children and adults.
Topics Discussed:
Evolution from Awareness to Acceptance: Symbolism of Puzzle Piece and Infinity Symbol Terminology: Person-First Language vs. Identity-First Language AAC Evolution: From PECS to Core + Fringe Communication and Robust AAC Devices Shifting Approaches in Autism Intervention: Compliance-Based vs. Connection-Based The Double Empathy Problem: Understanding the Reciprocal Nature of EmpathyLinks:
Mrs. Speechie IEP (Andi Putt, SLP)
Cari Ebert, SLP - The SLP Talkshow Podcast (Episode 52)
The Different Ways We Communicate Childrenâs Book by Tara Phillips
Identity First vs Person First Language Blog Post
Episode 12 - The Autism Little Learners Podcast - Autism Awareness Month vs Autism Acceptance Month
Rachel Madel - SLP specializing in AAC
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Have you heard the term interoception? Todayâs guest, Laura Petix, is an occupational therapist and she is sharing tons of information about interoception that is going to blow your mind! Not only do we talk about how it impacts potty training, but we also touch on emotional regulation and eating issues. You wonât regret tuning in to todayâs episode!
Topics Discussed:
Interoception definition
Interoception and potty training
Ways we can work on interoception at the preschool level
Sensory diets at home and school
Laura Petix is a neurodiverse-affirming pediatric Occupational Therapist who specializes in sensory processing skills for neurodivergent individuals. While she is no longer in the clinic, she uses her OT skills for all the content she creates for The OT Butterfly website, podcast, and courses for parents to teach them about how sensoy processing skills directly impact learning and behavior. She is a neurodivergent parent to a neurodivergent daughter, which is what allows her to be able to talk about neurodiversity in a way that other parents can actually understand and also resonate with.
You can find more of her work here:
Instagram: @theotbutterfly
Podcast: Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions For Parent
Download Lauraâs free one page handout that will help you understand the different sensory profiles and identify which sensory areas your child may need more support in.
www.theotbutterfly.com/sensoryprofiles101
Click here to see Lauraâs courses, Sensory Detectives Bootcamp, and guides.
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Today we're going to talk about executive functioning for autistic preschoolers. I know a lot of times when we hear executive functioning, we think of older kids. You might think of things like organizing and planning. But we really can start working on executive functioning skills with young children at the three to 5-year-old level. Keep listening and Iâll share the 3 areas that make up executive functioning along with tips on how to support these areas at the early childhood level.
Topics Discussed:
What is executive functioning?
Reasons that executive functioning is important
Skills that make up executive functioning
Examples of activities that support executive functioning at the early childhood level
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Visual Supports Starter Set
Predictable Routines Blog
Podcast Episode #35 Predictable Routines
Podcast Episode #61 Visual Supports
Visual Schedules
Tasks Galore Book
Visual Art Projects
Stop & Go Song Playlist - YouTube
Checklist Of Communicative Functions And Means
Simple Turn Taking Games
Tera Sumpter, SLP - Executive Functioning
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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I'm going back to the basics in this episode and sharing my top 5 favorite visual supports for preschool aged autistic children. They work at home too! Stop reinventing the wheel and learn about these visuals that are tried and true and have stood the test of time. You can also download my free Visual Support Starter Set so you can implement these right away!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
5 different visual supports for preschool autistic children
Why each of these visual supports are valuable
How to implement these visuals with autistic children
Links Mentioned In This Episode About Visual Supports:
Visual Support Starter Set
The Incredible 5 Point Scale by Kari Dunn Buron
Episode 2 - more information about the All Done Bucket
Themed Year Round Adapted Book Visuals
Other Links & Information:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook and tell me which visual support you are going to implement first! You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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My high school classmate, Anton Dabbs, was diagnosed as autistic this year at the age of 53. We first chatted about his diagnosis in episode #56.
We came together again to dive a little further into what life has been like since his diagnosis. Itâs always so amazing to talk to Anton. Heâs open, honest, and willing to share his insights. Donât miss this follow up episode!
Anton is sharing his experience of self-discovery on his new YouTube Channel. Be sure to head over and subscribe to continue to follow his journey. He is so open and honest about everything...you are going to love Anton!
He also has a new memoir that was recently released, where you can read about his life. He has overcome so many obstacles and challenges. The book isn't about autism, but ends with his recent diagnosis. However, those of you who support autistic kids may see some things throughout the book that can be attributed to being autistic. You can order the book on his website.
Here is where you can find Anton:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anton_dabbs
Website: https://www.antondabbs.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antondabbs08/\
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonadabbs/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antondabbs/
Anton's new memoir is titled:
From Turmoil To Triumph: How A Mechanic Rose Above Poverty And Chronic Anxiety To Build A National Enterprise, And Found Peace With Himself And His Past In The Process -
When we teach autistic preschoolers, the way we do it can make a big difference in how they grow, feel about themselves, and whether they learn to enjoy learning or not. Strength-based learning looks at what each child is good at and what their passions or interests are, instead of just what they can't do. This is different from the old-school method that mostly points out a child's weaknesses and missing skills. Today Iâll be chatting about strength based learning vs a deficit-based approach with a sprinkle of positive relationships on the top. Iâll also be giving a couple of real life examples to make it easier for you to implement. Iâll see you inside the show!
Topics Discussed:
Strength-based approach to learning
Deficits-based approach
Value of positive relationships
Examples of strength-based approaches
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Child Interest Survey
The Strengths Based Guide To Supporting Autistic Children by Claire Hill
Learn Play Thrive Blog Post
Strength based approach video
Tot Tube
Put in barn on Amazon
Video of put in barn activity on Instagram
Related Podcast Episodes To Listen To:
#58 Play-based learning for preschool autistic children
#50 3 ways to follow the lead of an autistic child
#36 Activities for children who dump and throw toys - Tips for expanding exploratory play
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Weâve been hearing a lot more about play-based learning in the last few years. But, how does that work for our young autistic children who require structure in the classroom? In todayâs episode, we are going to explore combining structure and predictable routines with play-based learning for young autistic children!
Topics Discussed:
What the stages of play are
How to provide structure and still have play-based learning
Why itâs important to observe the childâs play
How to expand play
Using visual supports during play
Resources and recommendations for play
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Play Stages Checklist
Barn Put In Toy
Tot Tube
Imitating Autistic Children Article
Make Play Rock Booklets
Barn Activitity IG Reel
Tot Tube IG Reel
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Episode 57 is full of awesome ideas for supporting co-regulation and self-regulation with our young autistic children. I had a chance to pick the brains of Jessica Hill and Rachel Harrington and you are going to LOVE the information they shared.
Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS are passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Certified Primitive Reflex Clinic Specialists who host the popular podcast, All Things Sensory by Harkla. Their podcast, digital courses, YouTube, and blog on Harkla.com cover topics related to sensory processing disorder, special needs, parenting, and topics related to child development and health.With over 9 years of clinical experience, Rachel and Jessica are on a mission to help parents, educators, and therapists raise strong and confident children, no matter their abilities. They get excited about talking about clinical topics (such as Sensory Processing Disorder, primitive reflexes, and sensory diets) and breaking them down in a way that is actionable for anyone to benefit from.
Here is a link to their free webinars! https://harkla.co/pages/webinars
You can also tune into their podcast, All Things Sensory, by clicking this link: https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast Other links mentioned during this episode: https://sensationalbrain.com/brainworks/ https://www.youtube.com/@HarklaFamily/videos
https://harkla.co/pages/youtube-freebies?_ab=0&key=1707332938766 Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU! -
One of my high school classmates was recently given the autism diagnosis at age the age of 53. His name is Anton Dabbs. In this interview, he shares his experience with being diagnosed autistic later in life. He talks about his initial reaction and looks back on his childhood and shares things that now make sense.
Anton is sharing his experience of self-discovery on his new YouTube Channel. Be sure to head over and subscribe to continue to follow his journey. He is so open and honest about everything...you are going to love Anton! He also has a new memoir coming out in late February of 2024 where you can read about his life. He has overcome so many obstacles and challenges. The book isn't about autism, but ends with his recent diagnosis. However, those of you who support autistic kids may see some things throughout the book that can be attributed to being autistic. You can order the book on his website.
Here is where you can find him:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anton_dabbs
Website: https://www.antondabbs.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antondabbs08/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonadabbs/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antondabbs/
Anton's new memoir is titled:
From Turmoil To Triumph: How A Mechanic Rose Above Poverty And Chronic Anxiety To Build A National Enterprise, And Found Peace With Himself And His Past In The Process
"I wrote From Turmoil to Triumph for three reasons.
I wrote it for entrepreneurs like me. I wanted them to know that if they have a solid idea and a strong work ethic, they can make their vision a reality. I came from no business training, but I always had a knack for it. I didnât have a business degree. I didnât have formal training. I didnât have a big investor. I didnât have a whole lot of money. What I did have was a really strong work ethic and a desire to succeed. I wanted to build a business that could work, that would support my family, that would make the world a better place for people. It became a reality.
I wrote it for my fellows who suffer chronic anxiety. I wanted them to know they were not alone. Even though we may never completely be free of anxiety, we can rise above it and find new ways to be at peace with ourselves and the world. We can take care of ourselves and advocate for our mental health. We can learn to be resilient and ride the ebbs and flows of chronic anxiety.
Finally, I wrote it for the 20-year-old whose life is not going so hot, like mine once was. It could be addiction, or crime, or a series of bad choices they just canât get past. I was stuck in a lifestyle I knew wasnât me, but I kept going with it, kept making those bad choices and hurting people. Yet my life turned around. I learned to channel my drive in a new direction, a healthy direction. It didnât happen overnight, but eventually, my life started on an upward trajectory that today actually helps people and creates good in the world. If youâre like I once was, your life can turn around, too.
Today, my main goal in life is to help others, which is why I wrote From Turmoil to Triumph. In these pages, I share the good, the bad, and the ugly. A lot of it is not flattering. But if it can change someone elseâs life, itâs worth it."
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Today Iâll be sharing the 4 pillars or elements that will lay the foundation for less stress for both you and the autistic child. If you implement these teaching strategies for autistic learners, you will move from feeling overwhelmed and sometimes defeated to feeling like you can handle whatever comes your way at home and in the classroom. Keep listening to learn more about the Autism Little Learners Framework!
Topics Discussed:
The 4 foundational elements for teaching young autistic children
Regulation
Connection
Routines
Teaching
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Child Interest Survey
Coaching Week
Related Blog Posts:
Regulation
Connect
Routines
Related Podcast Episodes To Listen To:
Regulation: Episodes 7 and 32
Connection: Episodes 9, 24, 33, and 50
Routines: Episodes 35 and 41
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Have you heard of PDA? How about autism and PDA? PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance, and itâs being talked about A LOT in the autism community. This interview with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. was both eye-opening and informative! If you are a parent or educator with an autistic child or student who exhibits avoidance behaviors, you NEED to listen to todayâs episode!
Topics Discussed:
What is PDA?
Characteristics of PDA
PDA and the nervous system
Autism and PDA
Why typical teaching strategies donât work
How autonomy can help
What is âstrewingâ and how can it help PDA kids?
Strategies to support autistic PDA children
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Instagram and TikTok Handle
@atpeaceparents
At Peace Parents Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-peace-parents-podcast/id1654924910
Here is the link to our free masterclass:
Clarity Masterclass
Website:
www.atpeaceparents.com
Declarative Language Handbook
Adult PDAers mentioned by Casey:
@rabbishoshana - Shoshana Meira Friedman
@demi.not.lovato - Demi Burnett
@kendahldamashek - Kendahl Damashek
@in.play.we.trust - Katherine Aurora Callahan
@neuroclastic
Sally Cat on Facebook
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Todayâs episode marks the one year birthday of the Autism Little Learners Podcast! Itâs so fitting that this milestone falls on a day when Iâm doing a Q&A episode with my husband. Tune in as he asks me questions from listeners. Today we tackle the classroom setup, how to manage several visual schedules, unstructured play, and play-based vs 1:1 direct teaching in the special education classroom.
Topics Discussed:
Classroom setup
Playbased learning balanced with 1:1 direct teaching
Managing several visual schedules
Symbol selection for visuals
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Visual Schedules Made Easy Course
Comfy Early Childhood Teachers Chair (that saved my back!)
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Episode/Show Notes:
I had the honor of talking to Ashley Barlow for todayâs podcast episode. She is an attorney, mother of a son with Down Syndrome, and a former teacher. Since she has experienced the special education process from all three perspectives, she is the prefect person to interview about IEPâs. If you are new to IEPâs or just want a refresher, you arenât going to want to miss this episode. See you inside the show!
Topics Discussed:
IEPâs
IEP acronyms
Preparing for an IEP meeting
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Ashleyâs Website: https://ashleybarlowco.com/
Ashleyâs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-education-advocacy-with-ashley-barlow/id1530453928
The Special Education & Advocacy Conference: https://ashleybarlowco.com/conference-2024
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like- minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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After winter break, re-establishing routines in early childhood special education classrooms can be a challenge. Young children, particularly autistic children, benefit greatly from visual supports to ease this transition. In todayâs episode, we'll go back to the basics and explore effective strategies that will ease that transition back into the classroom after an extended break!
Topics Discussed:
Going back to school after winter break
Visual supports and autism
Visual schedules
Autism and play
Regulation
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Visual Supports Starter Set
Podcast Episode #7 Co-regulation & Self-regulation
Podcast Episode #41 Visual Supports
Podcast Episode #35 Predictable Routines
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like-minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Today we are going to chat about the OWL approach. It was developed by The Hanen Centre and is a great strategy if you want to follow the childâs lead to learn more about what they like and how they are playing and communicating. The OWL approach has so many benefits, which I will go over during todayâs episode.
Topics Discussed:
Following the lead of an autistic child
Examples of following their lead
Benenfits of following the autistic childâs lead
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
OWL approach from The Hanen Centre
The Hanen Centre website
More Than Words book from The Hanen Centre
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like- minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast! CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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Fostering early language development in young autistic children goes way beyond teaching words. Iâm excited to share 3 ways to encore language development that actually do not involve saying âsay trainâ or âsay crackerâ. Do you want to know what you can do instead? Listen to todayâs episode for easy tips that you can implement right away!
Topics Discussed:
Symbolic sounds and exclamatory words
People play
Exploratory play
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Symbolic sounds resources on TpT
Take out the toys booklet
People play booklet
Exploratory toy Amazon list
Exploratory play blog post
Podcast episode 16: symbolic sounds
Podcast episodes 36-39: play
Take out activity IG reel
Tot Tube IG reel
Other Links You May Be Interested In:
Autism Little Learners on Instagram
Autism Little Learners on Facebook
You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to âhang outâ with like- minded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.
Be sure to subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast so you donât miss future episodes. Plus, leave a rating & review on iTunesâŠ.this will help other educators and parents find this podcast!
CLICK HERE to leave a review on iTunes, then scroll down to âratings and reviewsâ and click âwrite a reviewâ. THANK YOU!
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You are NOT going to want to miss todayâs episode! I talked to Jennifer Hofferber, a special education teacher of the year in Oklahoma, about training paraprofessionals. She has made it her mission to help others train and create a well oiled machine with their paraprofessionals. I canât wait for you to hear her amazing insights and tips!
Topics Discussed:
Training paraprofessionals and educational assistants
Special education teachers as leaders
Para interest survey
Facilitating hard conversations
Building relationships with paraprofessionals
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Jenniferâs Free Conversation Starters and Tips
Paraprofessional Interest Survey
SpedPrepAcademy.com
Follow Jennifer on TikTok
Follow Jennifer on Instagram
Join the Sped Prep Academy Facebook Group
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