The Autism Helper Podcast

Executive functions are mental skills that we use everyday to get things done. They can be thought as the management system of the brain. These skills are essential for academic, social, and functiona...

15 Feb 202142min

ENCORE EPISODE Transitioning is a skill that some of our learners may benefit from more instruction on. In this episode learn my 7 tips for teaching students to tolerate transitions effectively. I foc...

8 Feb 202119min

ENCORE EPISODE Reinforcement is a term that's thrown around a lot however it's commonly misunderstood and misused. Reinforcement is something that comes after a behavior that causes an increase in the...

1 Feb 202127min

ENCORE EPISODE In a school setting, working on teams is always part of the job. However, teamwork is hard. It can be even more challenging when working with colleagues who are "difficult". You may hav...

25 Jan 202123min

ENCORE EPISODE All behavior is communication - even behavior that is disruptive, dangerous, and aggressive. Those behaviors are communicating something and they are communicating it loudly. While you ...

18 Jan 202124min

ENCORE EPISODE In this episode, I interview Dr. Megan Miller on strategies for approaching challenging behaviors while consistently looking at maintaining the dignity and respect for students. Megan M...

11 Jan 202147min

ENCORE EPISODE Why do we forget about one of the most important parts of our job? Staff training doesn't seem to be a high priority on a day to day basis but it's actually what will give you the bigge...

4 Jan 202121min

In this episode, special education teacher and BCBA, Jessica McNamara, shares what differential reinforcement is and why it’s so effective. Jessica expands on this topic by discussing how to utilize d...

21 Des 202012min