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The Autism Little Learners Podcast

You want to help your autistic students or child thrive — but it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Whether you"re wondering how to build connection, teach communication, navigate sensory needs, or support your paras… you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Autism Little Learners Podcast, where compassion meets practical strategy. Host Tara Phillips, a speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience, brings you neurodiversity-affirming insights,

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55:05

#65 - Picky Eating & Autism: Gentle Approaches With...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/04/09

Does your autistic child or student have a very limited diet? Maybe they eat 3 or 4 foods and that’s 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 “safe foods” mean Why

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18:24

#64 - Autism Acceptance Month - 5 Things That Have...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/04/02

As we recognize Autism Acceptance Month, it's essential to explore the journey of understanding and supporting autistic individuals. Today, I’m reflecting on 25 years of working with autistic children and how things have changed over those years. I’ll be chatting about some of the shifts that I’ve 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

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43:25

#63 - What Is Interoception? With Laura Petix From...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/03/26

Have you heard the term interoception? Today’s 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 won’t regret tuning in to today’s episode! Topics Discussed: Interoception definition Interoception and potty training Ways we can work on interoception at the preschool level Sensory

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21:03

#62 - Executive Functioning Skills For Autistic...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/03/19

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 I’ll share the 3 areas that make up executive functioning along with tips on how to support these areas at the early childhood level. Topics

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19:00

My Top 5 Favorite Visual Supports For My Preschool...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/03/12

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

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26:35

Autistic Adult (Part 2): Diagnosed At 53 Years Old...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/03/05

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. It’s always so amazing to talk to Anton. He’s open, honest, and willing to share his insights. Don’t 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

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#59 Strength-Based Learning for Autistic Preschoolers

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/02/27

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 I’ll be chatting about strength based learning vs a deficit-based approach with a

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17:49

#58 Play-based Learning For Preschool Autistic Children

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/02/20

We’ve 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 today’s 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 it’s important to observe the child’s play How to expand play

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40:07

#57 Supporting Regulation In The Classroom With...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/02/13

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

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43:13

#56 Autistic Adult: Diagnosed At 53 Years Old With...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/02/06

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

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17:11

#55 3 Things You Need In Place Before Teaching An...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/01/30

Today I’ll 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

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48:16

#54 Autism And PDA With Casey Ehrlich

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/01/23

Have you heard of PDA? How about autism and PDA? PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance, and it’s 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 today’s episode! Topics Discussed: What is PDA? Characteristics of PDA PDA and the nervous system Autism and PDA Why typical teaching strategies

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#53 - Autism Classroom Q & A

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/01/16

Today’s episode marks the one year birthday of the Autism Little Learners Podcast! It’s so fitting that this milestone falls on a day when I’m 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

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49:41

#52 IEP's 101 For Parents With Special Guest Ashley...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/01/09

Episode/Show Notes: I had the honor of talking to Ashley Barlow for today’s 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 IEP’s. If you are new to IEP’s or just want a refresher, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode. See you inside the show! Topics Discussed: IEP’s IEP acronyms Preparing for an IEP meeting

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#51 Helping Young Autistic Children Back In The...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2024/01/02

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 today’s 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

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#50 - 3 Ways To Follow The Lead Of An Autistic Child

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2023/12/26

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 child’s 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 today’s episode. Topics Discussed: Following the lead of an autistic child Examples of following their lead Benenfits of following the autistic child’s lead Links Mentioned In This Episode: OWL approach

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#49- 3 Ways To Foster Early Language Development In...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2023/12/19

Fostering early language development in young autistic children goes way beyond teaching words. I’m excited to share 3 ways to encore language development that actually do not involve saying “say train” or “say cracker”. Do you want to know what you can do instead? Listen to today’s 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

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29:23

#48 - Paraprofessional Training 101 With Jennifer...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2023/12/12

You are NOT going to want to miss today’s 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 can’t 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

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#47 - Training Paraprofessionals With Little To No Time!

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2023/12/05

How much time do you get to train your paraprofessionals? If you are like most of us…the answer is “little to none”. So, how can we provide training that only takes a couple of minutes per day? Well, today I’m going to talk about 7 areas that are the most important to start with and then I’ll share 2 resources that will help you train your staff in just a few minutes each day! Topics Discussed: Training paraprofessionals and educational assistants Autism Gestalt language processing

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#46 - 3 Steps To Potty Train An Autistic Child With...

The Autism Little Learners Podcast ·

2023/11/28

In this episode, we're exploring the essential steps of potty training for autistic children, all while emphasizing compassion. Potty training can be a challenging journey, especially for children who are autistic. I've broken down the process into five steps, each designed to create a supportive and comfortable environment for your child or student. I’ll see you inside the show! Topics Discussed: Challenges autistic children face with potty training 3 steps to potty training with compassion

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