Let Them Lead: The Child-Led Autism Podcast
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Let Them Lead: The Child-Led Autism Podcast

Nicole Casey

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Episodes
77
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Apple Rating
5.0 / 5
66 Apple ratings
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Weekly
~every 6.88589 days
Since
Aug 28, 2024
First episode
Latest
Jun 09, 2026
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Established Catalog

77 episodes for longitudinal research

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Category
Education, Kids & Family, Parenting
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
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Hosted by Nicole Casey, speech-language pathologist and founder of The Child-Led SLP, Let Them Lead is the go-to podcast for professionals and caregivers who want to support autistic kids with respect, trust, and connection. Each week, we explore child-led, neuroaffirming approaches to communication, play, and therapy—centered around the belief that autistic kids deserve communication partners who honor and support them holistically. Whether you're navigating gestalt language processing, AAC, sensory differences, or just want to break free from compliance-based systems, you're in the right place. You'll hear honest conversations, practical strategies, and plenty of real-life examples to help you unlearn old habits and confidently support the kids you love or work with. No behavior charts. No rigid protocols. Just curiosity, compassion, and the freedom to follow your autistic child's lead.

Recent Content Cues

52. Deep Interests are NOT Distractions
Jun 09, 2026
51. The Four Things That Make Every Child-Led Session Work
May 26, 2026
50. Protesting Is Protective (And Why We Need to Encourage Autistic Kids to Tell Us No)
May 19, 2026

Recent Episodes

S2E52 52. Deep Interests are NOT Distractions

Jun 09, 2026 41m

Download this episode's summary and action plan Learn more about The Child-Led Collective Nicole shares the real stories behind how she used to use kids' special interests as reinforcers (Harry…

S2E51 51. The Four Things That Make Every Child-Led Session Work

May 26, 2026 1h 5m

Download this episode's summary and action plan Learn more about The Child-Led Collective EPISODE SUMMARY Nicole breaks down the Let Them Lead Framework, the four-part approach she uses in every…

S2E50 50. Protesting Is Protective (And Why We Need to Encourage Autistic Kids to Tell Us No)

May 19, 2026 29m

DOWNLOAD THE FREE SUMMARY & ACTION STEPS FROM THIS EPISODE HERE! SUMMARY Nicole shares the story of the first time an autistic student told her to "go away" and why that moment was worth…

S2E49 49. Should We Be Working On Requesting With Autistic Students?

May 12, 2026 28m

Join us inside The Child-Led Collective! If you've ever felt that nagging feeling in a session like, "okay, but we've been working on requesting for a really long time and I don't know what to do…

S2E48 48. What Happens Between IEP Meetings (And Why It Matters More Than the Meeting Itself)

May 05, 2026 53m

Join The Child-Led Collective: jointhechildledcollective.com One IEP meeting a year. That's it. And somehow we're supposed to build a real relationship with a family in 60 minutes (or, as I…

S2E46 47. Supporting Autistic Kids Through Transitions: Real Strategies That Work

Apr 28, 2026 46m

Have you ever had a great speech session with a child... and then watched the whole thing fall apart the second it was time to go back to class? Same. And for a long time, I felt like I was doing…

S2E46 46. Sneak Peak: Dream Team Workshop

Apr 21, 2026 19m

REGISTER FOR THE FREE DREAM TEAM WORKSHOP HERE! Ever walked into a classroom and felt the tension before anyone even said hello? Yeah, me too. And if you've ever wondered how to actually shift that…

S2E45 45. We've Been Thinking About Productivity The Wrong Way

Apr 14, 2026 46m

I almost didn't talk about this topic because I can barely say the word. Seriously, it took me four tries to get "productivity" out of my mouth without cracking up. But the concept is something I've…

S2E44 44. What Does Connection Over Compliance Even Mean? SNEAK PEAK EPISODE

Apr 07, 2026 1h

To learn more about The Child-Led Collective, visit www.jointhechildledcollective.com This episode is a little different from our usual format... and honestly, I think you're going to love it. I'm…

S2E41 43. Do You Just "Get It"? The 7 Traits Dr. Prizant Says Make All the Difference

Mar 31, 2026 1h

Have you ever read a book that completely validated everything you already believed... before you even had the words to say it? That's exactly what happened to me with Uniquely Human by Dr. Barry…

S2E42 42. Child-Led Groups ARE Possible with The CIRCLE Check-In System

Mar 24, 2026 39m

Let me be honest with you: when I first started thinking about child-led support in group settings, I kind of panicked a little. Groups feel like the place where everything you believe about…

S2E41 41. Building Foundations: Why Meeting Children's Basic Needs Is Key to Learning

Mar 18, 2026 1h 16m

Join me inside The Child-Led Collective! This episode explores the critical importance of meeting children's fundamental needs before teaching higher-level skills, using Maslow's hierarchy as a…

40. Why Therapy Skills Aren't Generalizing... And What to Do Instead

Mar 08, 2026 54m

Register for the live Rubric Reset Workshop, happening TOMORROW March 12 from 6-8 PM EST. Registration earns 2 PDH as well as lifetime access to the replay! Have you ever worked on a skill for weeks…

S2E39 39. Building Trust In IEP Meetings: How to Talk To Families With Warmth and Confidence

Mar 03, 2026 37m

Register for the live Rubric Reset Workshop, happening March 12 from 6-8 PM EST. Registration earns 2 PDH as well as lifetime access to the replay! In this episode, Nicole Casey discusses strategies…

S2E38 38. How a Bulletin Board Got People to Model AAC

Feb 24, 2026 38m

Learn more about The Child-Led Collective here! In this conversation, Nicole Casey discusses effective advocacy strategies in compliance-based settings, particularly focusing on child-led therapy and…

37. The Slippery Slope Fallacy & How It Shows Up When Supporting Autistic Students

Jan 27, 2026 50m

Grab your ticket to Coaching Week: Unlearning Control HERE! In this episode, Nicole Casey explores the slippery slope fallacy, particularly in the context of child-led therapy and autism support. She…

S2E35 36. Is Push-In Therapy Best Practice for Autistic Kids?

Jan 20, 2026 38m

Grab the free Rubric Quickstart here! In this episode, Nicole Casey delves into the ongoing debate between pull-out and push-in therapy for autistic students in school settings. Drawing from her…

S2E35 35. The Use of Control in Autistic Support

Jan 13, 2026 40m

Join the waitlist for my upcoming coaching week: Unlearning Control! In this episode, Nicole Casey discusses the harmful effects of control in supporting autistic children, particularly through the…

S2E34 34. Better Goal Writing Begins With Our Mindset (It's Not Woo!)

Jan 06, 2026 39m

Grab the FREE Quickstart to Rubric-Goal Writing resource here! In this conversation, Nicole Casey discusses her journey with goal writing, particularly for autistic students. She shares her…

S2E33 33. The First 3 Communication Functions I Support With Autistic Students

Dec 30, 2025 59m

In this episode, Nicole Casey discusses the challenges faced by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when supporting autistic students, particularly the difficulty of starting communication support…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 6.88589 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
44m
Consistency
59%
Format
Episodic
Since
Aug 28, 2024
Latest
Jun 09, 2026

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Region
United States
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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