
Episode 130: Tales From Teaching #1 - Home School Connection
This summer The Autism Helper Podcast will feature Tales from Teaching. I will share stories from my time as a classroom teacher. I will be sharing some of my best moments, hardest moments, and bigges...
14 Jun 202110min

Episode 129: Reinforcement, Bribery, or Negotiation?
Positive behavior change is all about teaching new, communicative skills. Reinforcement is key to this process but is often misunderstood. A small misstep can take reinforcement to bribery. Bribery is...
31 Mai 202118min

Episode 128: Q and A Episode
In this episode, Sasha answers questions submitted by listeners! Questions answered in this episode: - What is your most recommended data collection system? - How to know if your child is in the...
24 Mai 202116min

Episode 127: The Roadmap to Reading
My brand new online course - The Roadmap to Reading is open for enrollment, but only until May 25th! In this episode, learn why making a course on literacy was so important to me, who this course is d...
17 Mai 202125min

Episode 126: Intro and Overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Amy Cook, BCBA
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. It’s under the umbre...
10 Mai 202124min

Episode 125: Big Picture Recommendations for Running Small Groups
Small group instruction is essential for a classroom with students with a wide range of skill sets. We want students to get work that is “just right” - not too easy and not too hard. In this episode, ...
3 Mai 202120min

Episode 124: Teaching and Promoting Body Autonomy with Dr. Rachel Schwartz
Dr. Rachel Schwartz is a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) with a Ph.D. in Special Education. Dr. Schwartz discusses the importance for teaching bodily autonomy at all ages. She...
26 Apr 202142min

Episode 123: Teaching Protesting
The skill of saying “no” is essential for becoming an independent adult. In order to self-advocate, we must all learn how to set boundaries and protect those boundaries when we are asked to cross them...
19 Apr 202113min



















