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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 52: Execution Functioning Skills: What are they and what do they mean to our students?

Episode 52: Execution Functioning Skills: What are they and what do they mean to our students?

Executive functioning skills are a set of process to get things done to achieve a goal. They are the skills you need to ... Read more

2 Dec 2019

23mins

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Episode 6: Handling Student Aggression

Episode 6: Handling Student Aggression

All behavior is communication - even behavior that is disruptive, dangerous, and aggressive. Those behaviors are communi... Read more

17 Dec 2018

23mins

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Episode 28: Organization and Planning (Step 1 in the 7 Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Autism Room)

Episode 28: Organization and Planning (Step 1 in the 7 Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Autism Room)

Step 1 in the Seven Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Autism Classroom: Organization and Planning. Don’t be tempted to skip... Read more

20 May 2019

36mins

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Episode 41: How Reinforcement Goes Wrong

Episode 41: How Reinforcement Goes Wrong

Reinforcement is a term that's thrown around a lot however it's commonly misunderstood and misused. Reinforcement is som... Read more

16 Sep 2019

26mins

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Episode 61: A Comprehensive Approach to Challenging Behaviors with Dr. Megan Miller

Episode 61: A Comprehensive Approach to Challenging Behaviors with Dr. Megan Miller

In this episode, I interview Dr. Megan Miller on strategies for approaching challenging behaviors while consistently loo... Read more

17 Feb 2020

47mins

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Episode 15: Why Pinpointing Behaviors Will Improve Your Instruction - Chat with Brigid McCormick

Episode 15: Why Pinpointing Behaviors Will Improve Your Instruction - Chat with Brigid McCormick

In this episode, Brigid McCormick, BCBA shares valuable ways to improve your instruction, decrease your staff training t... Read more

18 Feb 2019

52mins

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Episode 27: Interview with Dr. Mary Barbera, BCBA

Episode 27: Interview with Dr. Mary Barbera, BCBA

Dr. Mary Barbera is a best selling author, BCBA, and autism mom. In this episode, I chat with Mary about her journey int... Read more

13 May 2019

40mins

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Episode 60: All About Attention Seeking Behaviors

Episode 60: All About Attention Seeking Behaviors

After doing your due diligence and taking some baseline data, you may uncover what could be an attention seeking behavio... Read more

10 Feb 2020

26mins

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Episode 2: Growth Mindset for the Special Educator

Episode 2: Growth Mindset for the Special Educator

With a growth mindset, effort and hard work are your keys to success. Failure and struggle are part of the process and t... Read more

20 Nov 2018

23mins

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Episode 11: Tips for IEP Meeting with Chrissy Kelly

Episode 11: Tips for IEP Meeting with Chrissy Kelly

In this episode, I interview Chrissy Kelly of Life with Greyon & Parker. Chrissy is a parent to two boys with autism... Read more

21 Jan 2019

50mins

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Episode 16: How Visuals Lead to Independence (hint: there’s more to it than you think!)

Episode 16: How Visuals Lead to Independence (hint: there’s more to it than you think!)

If you are in the special ed world, utilizing visuals isn’t a new concept. You are probably an expert on how and why usi... Read more

25 Feb 2019

24mins

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Episode 49: Talking Early Intervention and Early Signs of Autism with Whitney Sarnowski of The Spectrum Compass

Episode 49: Talking Early Intervention and Early Signs of Autism with Whitney Sarnowski of The Spectrum Compass

In this episode, Whitney Sarnowski shares her story from special ed teacher and soon to be BCBA to special needs parent.... Read more

11 Nov 2019

50mins

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Episode 40: ABA Myth Busters - Interview with Tameika Meadows

Episode 40: ABA Myth Busters - Interview with Tameika Meadows

There are plenty of misconceptions and myths about Applied Behavior Analysis. In this episode, Tameika Meadows, BCBA and... Read more

9 Sep 2019

45mins

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Episode 4: Chatting with Gina about the Big Impact of Small Changes

Episode 4: Chatting with Gina about the Big Impact of Small Changes

Gina is part of The Autism Helper team and our resident preschool teacher. Gina and I chat about the process of building... Read more

20 Nov 2018

21mins

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Episode 12: I Don't Negotiate, Except That I Do

Episode 12: I Don't Negotiate, Except That I Do

My name is Sasha and I am a problem behavior causer. As a parent and a teacher, I have caused increases in problem behav... Read more

28 Jan 2019

21mins

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Episode 53: 6 Tips to Avoid the Power Struggle

Episode 53: 6 Tips to Avoid the Power Struggle

A power struggle occurs when two individuals are unwilling to change their opinion or position. Power struggles happen i... Read more

9 Dec 2019

15mins

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Episode 45: ABA in the Classroom - Interview with Dr. Amanda Kelly, BCBA

Episode 45: ABA in the Classroom - Interview with Dr. Amanda Kelly, BCBA

Dr. Amanda Kelly (also known as Behavior Babe) is passionate about sharing all the Applied Behavior Analysis can offer. ... Read more

14 Oct 2019

35mins

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Episode 54: Tips for Working with "Difficult" People

Episode 54: Tips for Working with "Difficult" People

In a school setting, working on teams is always part of the job. However, teamwork is hard. It can be even more challeng... Read more

16 Dec 2019

21mins

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Episode 29: Classroom Structure (Step 2 in the 7 Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Autism Room)

Episode 29: Classroom Structure (Step 2 in the 7 Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Autism Room)

Why is structure important? A structured environment decreases negative behaviors, lessens student anxiety, increases in... Read more

27 May 2019

44mins

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Episode 62: Tips for Tolerating Transitions

Episode 62: Tips for Tolerating Transitions

Transitioning is a skill that some of our learners may benefit from more instruction on. In this episode learn my 7 tips... Read more

24 Feb 2020

18mins

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