The Autism Helper Podcast

Teaching reading skills to learners with special needs can be challenging. Sometimes traditional methods don’t work, assessments aren’t the right fit, and figuring out how to teach the wide range of levels can be overwhelming. In this episode, I share the 3 keys for teaching reading skills: keeping the end goal of functional comprehension in mind, organization, and utilizing a comprehensive approach. Join me and a panel of amazing speakers at the Autism Connection Conference on March 12. This virtual conference shares best practices and evidence-based strategies for working with students with autism, plus you can earn CEUs! Sign up here: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/ug2jVqg1SheEScSSdEBsvg Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: 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

The IEP process can be overwhelming for both new and veteran teachers. In this episode, Stephanie DeLussey breaks down the process and shares actionable tips for reducing overwhelm. Stephanie is a dual certified special education teacher, founder of The Intentional IEP, Master IEP Coach®, children's book author, and teacher mentor. Stephanie shares how to create an IEP Timeline and how that can lead to effective parent involvement, collaboration between clinicians, and robust IEP goals. Stephanie reviews some of the biggest missteps in writing IEPs and how being organized can help overcome those potential missteps. More from Stephanie: https://www.mrsdscorner.com/ https://www.theintentionaliep.com/ Join me and Stephanie at the Autism Connection Conference on March 12. This virtual conference shares best practices and evidence-based strategies for working with students with autism. Sign up here: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/ug2jVqg1SheEScSSdEBsvg Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: 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, Speech Language Pathologist and BCBA, Rosemarie Griffin, shares 5 ways to engage preschoolers who are not yet talking. Rose is the owner of ABA Speech and has over 20 years of experience in the field. Rose shares how to meet your young learners where they are at through utilizing robust assessments and engaging in student-focused play. Her tips are actionable and classroom-ready! Join me and Rose at the Autism Connection Conference on March 12. This virtual conference shares best practices and evidence-based strategies for working with students with autism. Sign up here: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/ug2jVqg1SheEScSSdEBsvg Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: 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

The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is OPEN for enrollment from 1/25 - 2/1. We only open enrollment twice a year so now is the time to join. In this episode, I share 5 ways current members are utilizing the membership content: 1.        Members learn new strategies and refresh/reinvigorate their teaching. Gain access to training videos in 4 categories: Staff Training, Academics, Classroom Structure, and Behavior. This summer members will get access to the new Executive Functions Masterclass as a part of their membership! 2.        Download resources for your classroom. We create new, membership-exclusive resources each month! 3.        Members use the training videos for staff training. We teach you how to do this. Let the videos run your team meetings! 4.        Collaborate in the community. Our community is filled with positive, collaborative educators ready to support you! 5.        Join the book club. We just started a new boot club and are gearing up for our next book this quarter!   Join the community today: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/ Join us in the FREE Positive Behavior Change Bootcamp. This training series shares the essential keys to teaching positive and communicative behaviors while decreasing negative behaviors! This series will run from January 18 - February 1, 2022. Sign up for free here. 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 & Google Play! 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

Positive Behavior Change is the process of identifying the missing skill needed to meet communicative needs. This process views negative behavior as a signal that a skill is needed. As the educator, we need to teach positive, prosocial skills to that learner. In this episode, I breakdown what Positive Behavior Change is, what you will learn in the Bootcamp, and who the Bootcamp is for. Join us in the FREE Positive Behavior Change Bootcamp. This training series shares the essential keys to teaching positive and communicative behaviors while decreasing negative behaviors! This series will run from January 18 - February 1, 2022. Sign up for free here. The Professional Development Membership is reopening for enrollment in January 2022. We only open enrollment twice a year, so don't miss out! Join the Membership 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 & Google Play! 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 special episode, I share an excerpt from a recent live workshop. This session is titled Can’t Do or Won’t Do. Every decision we make is shaped by our skills and abilities to perform the action and our motivation to do so. In this clip from the workshop, I share how to approach challenging behaviors from a can’t do or won’t do perspective. I'm super excited to announce my newest FREE video series: The Positive Behavior Change Bootcamp! This training series shares the essential keys to teaching positive and communicative behaviors while decreasing negative behaviors! This series will run from January 18 - February 1, 2022. Sign up for free here. The Professional Development Membership is reopening for enrollment in January 2022. We only open enrollment twice a year, so don't miss out! Join the Membership 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 & Google Play! 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

Within The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership Group, we just launched a new mini-course for Year 2+ Members! In this episode, we are sharing a sneak peek into the first module which is all about Movement and Learning and is developed by Katie McKenna, OT. In this excerpt, learn what movement is and why it is so important for our students.  This is our last episode for 2021 and the weekly podcast will resume in January 2022! I'm super excited to announce my newest FREE video series: The Positive Behavior Change Bootcamp! This training series shares the essential keys to teaching positive and communicative behaviors while decreasing negative behaviors! This series will run from January 18 - February 1, 2022. Sign up for free here. The Professional Development Membership is reopening for enrollment in January 2022. We only open enrollment twice a year, so don't miss out! Join the Membership 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 & Google Play!  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

Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L talks interoception in this episode. She defines what interoception is and why it’s so important to be aware of. Kelly shares how this affects self-regulation and how educators and caregivers can help individuals co-regulate. Kelly’s website: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/  Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: 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 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, or 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

Heather Hoeft, TAH Blogger and Preschool teacher, shares why play is important, what skills you can work on during play, and how to incorporate play into your classroom. Let’s dive into why play is so essential to build rapport and teach new skills. Heather walks through types of skills you can work on with play in the areas of language development, social skills, emotional learning, and gross/fine motor skills. She shares how to train your team to play effectively and work this into all areas of your day! Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: 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 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, or 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

Adapted books are any books that have been modified in some way to make it more accessible to the reader. Adapted books can add structure and a hands-on component that many of our students benefit from. In this episode, I review the different types of adapted books, where to utilize them in your classroom, and how to run a lesson or activity using adapted books. Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: 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 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, or 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