The Autism Little Learners Podcast

How can I help my autistic student or child? Where can I find resources to teach my preschool-age students with autism? My child was given the autism diagnosis…now what? I just started teaching autistic preschool students…where do I start? Do you have any tips for potty training? How do I train my paras? Whether you are a special educator, speech/language pathologist, general education teacher, paraprofessional, parent, grandparent, or someone who loves a young autistic child, this show is for you! The Autism Little Learners podcast is relaxed, upbeat, informative, and full of actionable step-by-step tips to help you feel more confident and successful with your students or child. Host, Tara Phillips, is a speech/language pathologist who can relate to both SLPs and special education teachers because she has run her own communication-based classroom for over 2 decades. She is the creator of the Autism Little Learners Membership and the Visual Schedules Made Easy online course.Tara addresses all kinds of topics including: autism and visuals, tips for teaching communication skills, self-regulation as a foundation for learning, creating predictable routines, toilet training, challenging behaviors, fostering independence, and building positive relationships and connections with autistic children.Along with sharing her tips and most successful strategies for students on the autism spectrum, she will invite guest speakers to get different perspectives.Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast. You can also find Tara on:FB- https://www.facebook.com/autismlittlelearners/IG-http://www.instagram.com/autismlittlelearnersWebsite- www.autismlittlelearners.com

Recent Episodes
  • #125 - Water Safety: Autism Drowning Risks & How to Prevent Tragedy Part 1 with Dayna Harvey & Andy Rozak
    Jun 3, 2025 – 45:09
  • #124 - Understanding AudHD & Late Diagnosis: Megan Griffith’s Story
    May 27, 2025 – 33:39
  • #123 - Group Time For Young Autistic Students With High Support Needs With Jordan Garratt
    May 20, 2025 – 54:17
  • #122 - Power Struggles and the Pressure to Follow Through With Dr. Hayley Crain
    May 13, 2025 – 01:02:12
  • #121 - ARFID: Meaning, Autism, and Building Trust Around Food
    May 6, 2025 – 55:23
  • #120 - Neurodiversity-Affirming IEPs: A Conversation with Advocate Destiny Huff
    Apr 29, 2025 – 53:42
  • #119 - Morning Meetings That Engage Every Learner with Jenn Adams
    Apr 22, 2025 – 48:08
  • #118 - Breaking Down Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices with Emily Byers Chaney
    Apr 15, 2025 – 49:27
  • #117 - Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained – With Dr. Casey Ehrlich
    Apr 8, 2025 – 48:16
  • #116 - Autism Awareness Month is Evolving—Why That Matters!
    Apr 1, 2025 – 23:40
  • #115 - How to Talk to Kids About Autism with Andi Putt
    Mar 24, 2025 – 50:44
  • #114 - 3 Strategies To Foster Engagement In Autistic Preschoolers
    Mar 18, 2025 – 51:46
  • #113 - Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) With Dr. Taylor Day
    Mar 11, 2025 – 43:53
  • #112 - ARFID And Autism With Lauren Sharifi
    Mar 4, 2025 – 32:11
  • #111 - Autism & Behavior: A Compassionate Approach To Stress Responses
    Feb 25, 2025 – 19:03
  • #110 - Trauma-Informed Feeding For Autistic Children with Erin Forward
    Feb 18, 2025 – 50:15
  • #109 - Why Are Transitions So Hard For Autistic Kids?
    Feb 11, 2025 – 21:07
  • #108 - Autistic Play Is Authentic Play With Cari Ebert, SLP
    Feb 4, 2025 – 57:32
  • #107 - From Grief to Growth: The Story of Autism Little Learners
    Jan 28, 2025 – 13:24
  • #106 - Why Predictable Routines Are So Important For Autistic Preschoolers
    Jan 21, 2025 – 18:59
  • #105 - The Power of Connection: Building Positive Relationships with Autistic Preschoolers
    Jan 14, 2025 – 18:26
  • #104 - Supporting Regulation In The Classroom
    Jan 7, 2025 – 21:19
  • #103 -  Setting Intentions For 2025!
    Dec 31, 2024 – 09:16
  • #102 - Gratitude, Small Wins & Impact
    Dec 24, 2024 – 09:05
  • #101 - AAC Strategies For Gestalt Language Processors
    Dec 17, 2024 – 49:29
  • #100 - 100th Episode - Autism Little Learners Journey!
    Dec 10, 2024 – 36:54
  • #99 - From Diagnosis to Advocacy: A Mother's Perspective With Christina Young
    Dec 3, 2024 – 01:00:15
  • #98 - How Music Supports Gestalt Language Processing in Kids with Victoria Matkowski, SLP
    Nov 26, 2024 – 28:22
  • #97 - Mindfulness & Regulation For Preschoolers with Sarah Habib
    Nov 19, 2024 – 30:58
  • #96 - PECS & Autism: Powerful Tool or Outdated Approach? - With SLPs Paulina Elias and Amanda Blackwell
    Nov 12, 2024 – 54:28
  • #95 - Books, Video Modeling, and Beyond: Engaging Young Learners With Clay Hadden, SLP
    Nov 5, 2024 – 38:31
  • #94 - AAC & Gestalt Language Processors with Laura Hayes
    Oct 29, 2024 – 47:45
  • #93 - Gestalt Language Processing With Katja Piscitelli, SLP (Boho Speechie)
    Oct 22, 2024 – 45:54
  • #92 - Using A Split View With An AAC App & YouTube With Angela Moorad, SLP
    Oct 15, 2024 – 58:37
  • #91 - AAC & Modeling Without Expectation With Rachel Madel
    Oct 8, 2024 – 48:42
  • #90 - Autism And Play Culture With Dr. Pamela Wolfberg
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:07:41
  • #89 - Sensory Play: Autism Learning Through Hands-On Interaction
    Sep 24, 2024 – 16:06
  • #88 - Gently Expanding Autistic Play: Tips for Parents and Educators
    Sep 17, 2024 – 14:09
  • #87 - Autistic Play: Honoring Diverse Styles Of Play
    Sep 10, 2024 – 13:35
  • #86 - Jessie Ginsburg, SLP: Sensory + Communication + Play = Positive Relationships With Autistic Kids!
    Sep 3, 2024 – 44:27
  • #85 - Prioritizing Connection With Gestalt Language Processors With Nicole Casey, SLP
    Aug 27, 2024 – 01:26:48
  • #84 - Why You Should Stop Using Hand Over Hand Prompting With Diamond Rashad
    Aug 20, 2024 – 40:50
  • #83 - What Does Strength-Based Learning Mean?
    Aug 13, 2024 – 18:31
  • #82 - Exploratory Play For Kids Who Dump & Throw Toys
    Aug 6, 2024 – 17:18
  • #81 - 5 Keys To Support Co-Regulation & Self-Regulation In Young Autistic Kids
    Jul 30, 2024 – 20:26
  • #80 - Autism Little Learners Membership - Member Interviews Part 2
    Jul 23, 2024 – 43:48
  • #79 - Autism Little Learners Membership - Member Interviews
    Jul 16, 2024 – 34:07
  • #78 - Lilly's Voice: AAC For Everyone!
    Jul 9, 2024 – 35:21
  • #77 - The Preschool Autism Summit: Everything You Need To Know!
    Jul 2, 2024 – 15:44
  • #76 - Autism: Childhood To Adulthood With An Amazing Autistic Adult - Lindsey Moreland
    Jun 25, 2024 – 35:49
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