The Autism Helper Podcast

Mallory Anderson-Macy, BCBA, is passionate about sharing the positive impacts of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She currently works on helping parents and clients by focusing on Clinician Training around ACT and Life Balance. Mallory believes intervention starts with people who are at their best. When clinicians are supported they will better support parents and the staff they supervise- leading to better clinical outcomes. In this episode, Mallory discusses caregiver burnout, the role that this plays on our interventions, and how addressing this will lead to better learner outcomes and a better quality of life. Resources: @mindfullymallory https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Mind-Into-Life/dp/1458717100/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=get+out+of+your+head+and+into+your+life&qid=1664911305&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjU5IiwicXNhIjoiMS43NSIsInFzcCI6IjEuODUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=get+out+of+your+head+and+in%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Made-Simple-Easy-Read/dp/1684033012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=act+acceptance+and+commitment+therapy&qid=1664911331&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM4IiwicXNhIjoiMi43OSIsInFzcCI6IjIuODYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ACT+accpetan%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1 -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Saundra Bishop, MS, BCBA is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of the DC based BASICS ABA Therapy. She has over 18 years of experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and with people with Autism/Autistic people and has been a BCBA for over 11 years and is licensed in Virginia and Maryland. She is especially passionate about Trauma-Informed Behavior Management and on using teaching models that focus on self-advocacy rather than compliance.   In this episode, Saundra breaks down what trauma-informed ABA and why this approach is essential and ethical when working with our students and clients. She explains the importance of setting events and how trauma can be viewed as a setting event. Saundra also addresses the criticism of ABA from the autistic community and how we can learn from that feedback.    More from Saundra: https://www.basicsabatherapy.com/ -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Janna and Morgan share actionable tips and strategies for moving beyond requesting with your learners that use AAC. Janna Bedoyan is an early childhood special education teacher and AAC specialist. Morgan van Diepens is a BCBA. We discuss the biggest challenges of incorporating AAC into the home or classroom, why kids often get “stuck” at requesting, and what are some functional strategies to encourage communication. They also share background on core language and its value as well as how tips for getting your team on board. Follow Janna @aac.and.me Follow Morgan @abavisualized -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this podcast episode, Sasha gives the rundown on the 2nd annual Autism Connection Conference that's coming up on December 3rd, 2022!  The Autism Connection is a live, full-day virtual event sharing best practices for teachers and clinicians supporting learners with autism. This live Continuing Education Units (CEU) event is designed to provide actionable steps for special education teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to better support learners with autism.  The multidisciplinary group of speakers will provide fresh ideas to reinvigorate your teaching methods and instruction. -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hellen Adedipe is a BCBA specializing in early intervention. In this episode, Hellen discusses the new CDC Milestones that were released earlier this year and the implication these changes have. She gives strategies and suggestions for what to do if your child isn’t meeting developmental milestones. She also shares what educators can do to promote early intervention. Hellen is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and has been in working within the field of Autism since 2002. She is the founder and clinical director of The Reason For HOPE, which she opened as a solo provider in 2008. Follow Hellen @pinkscrubsandaprayer -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Creating an optimal environment for learning is essential in both the school and home setting. In this episode, parent coach Bea Moise shares tips and best practices for setting up a successful setting for homeschooling, homework time, or any at-home learning. These actionable strategies will be helpful with all types of learners. Bea shares valuable insights from her experience home-schooling her own children. Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS., is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, national speaker, and author of Our Neurodivergent Journey. Website: www.Beatrice Moise.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK6j2wWGqMLQPxzijVsYjQ -------------- To learn more about the 10 quick wins, sign up for our FREE mini course. https://www.theautismhelpernetwork.com/spaces/10140552/page The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is opening for enrollment 1/24 - 1/31. Learn more here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Find information about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership & join the waitlist here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Curriculum Access is a subscription platform created for school districts that provides a comprehensive and differentiated curriculum for special education teachers. In this episode, I share the background of how The Autism Helper Curriculum was created and why we created Curriculum Access. I also share actionable tips on how you can get Curriculum Access in your classroom. More info or request a demo: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/ Informational Pamphlet: https://theautismhelper.com/pdfviewer/curriculum-access-informational-pamphlet/ Email template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VwuNLAH6biAb0a7V6b_nA4SaFUQN0Bi3MnIhQgaLzSY/copy -------------- To learn more about the 10 quick wins, sign up for our FREE mini course. https://www.theautismhelpernetwork.com/spaces/10140552/page The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is opening for enrollment 1/24 - 1/31. Learn more here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Find information about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership & join the waitlist here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, BCBA Dr. Ariana Boutain shares what Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions are and why these are extremely beneficial for learners. Ariana is the Vice President of Clinical Services with KGH Autism and has supported implementation of NDBI at KGH Clinics. NDBI represents the merge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and developmental science. This empirically supported approach to treating young children with autism involves learning through play! Ariana breaks down what this looks like in practice and some of the key strategies to use during these interventions. https://kghautismservices.com/for-referring-providers/ -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is opening for enrollment 1/24 - 1/31. Learn more here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Find information about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership & join the waitlist here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To celebrate our 200th episode, The Autism Helper’s Director of Digital Marketing, Fran Homan, is interviewing Sasha! Sasha shares behind the scenes of starting the podcast, what some unanticipated challenges were, and some of her most memorable interviews. Sasha also goes in-depth into how The Autism Helper started and what are our plans for the future. To all of our listeners: THANK YOU for helping us get to 200 episodes! We appreciate your support and are so happy you continue to find this platform valuable! -------------- The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is opening for enrollment 1/24 - 1/31. Learn more here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Communication skill-building should be embedded into all parts of your day. 3 stations that lend itself to building communication skills in a fun and hands-on way are art, cooking, and games. In this episode, I share why these stations are great for increasing communication skills and how to set these up in your classroom. Resources: Visual Recipes: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=recipes Bingo Games: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/bingo-1 -------------- Sign up for the Autism Connection Conference now! Early bird pricing ends 11/19/22: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/EZ_y1AGdRayth6lIHOSPbg The Autism Helper Curriculum is already utilized by thousands of teachers all over the world. Now, we have created an option for schools to get access to the entire curriculum through our Curriculum Access Subscription. Find out more here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/ Find information about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership & join the waitlist here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340  & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/sasha50off* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/SASHAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy