The Autism Consultant

S2E56 Autism and behaviors: My child won't transition away from the tablet without big behaviors

It can be difficult for your autistic child to transition away from the ipad to do something less preferred. Today's episode provides you with a strategy to help this transition feel more manageable…

S2E55 Communication strategies for your autistic child with Jamie Burch

We have the pleasure of learning from Jamie Burch from Inclusion Therapy Services. Jamie is a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric speech and language pathologist who specializes in supporting autistic…

S2E54 Autism and potty training: Must do's BEFORE you sit your child on the toilet

Potty training isn't something that we can just jump right into. We have some work to do BEFORE we ever sit your child on the toilet. Listen to this episode to find out a few things we have to do on…

S2E53 Using visual supports with your autistic child- the most common mistakes made when creating a visual-rich environment

Creating a visual-rich environment is going to have such an impact on your child's independence, their behavior, their communication, their comprehension, their skill development, their anxiety,…

S2E52 Autism & behavior: How to teach your autistic child to wait for an item or activity

Waiting can be hard on your child. Can you blame them?! We all want what we want right now. Listen to this episode to learn what strategies and tools to implement at home to help your child…

S2E51 Potty training your autistic child: how to help with potty refusals

You started potty training your autistic child and they are showing some refusal behaviors. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to support your child through these potty refusals and what…

S2E50 IEP and parent rights tips from special education attorney Ashley Barlow

Today we have the pleasure of learning from Ashley Barlow, who is a repeat guest on the podcast because the topic of advocacy is so incredibly important. As a special education attorney, Ashley owns…

S2E49 Autism and potty training: Answering YOUR potty questions!

I asked what YOUR questions were and I'm answering a few of them in this podcast episode. Subscribe to the podcast and/or follow me on Instagram (@Theautismconsultant) for more potty training advice!

S2E48 Rob Gorski: Raising three young autistic adult children

Our guest is Rob Gorski, father to three autistic children, who is sharing his journey through podcasting, blogging, and social media. You might know him as TheAutismDad online. Rob's children are…

S2E47 Visual supports: where to start, avoid teaching compliance, using technology, and more!

Molly recently presented on visual supports at The Autism Strong Conference in Charlotte, NC. This was a very interactive presentation with parent questions being asked throughout. Listen as she…

S2E46 Improving sleep for children with ASD with Gabby Carmody

Our guest on today's episode is Gabby Carmody, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed behavior analyst, and a certified behavioral sleep specialist. Gabby has been working in the field…

S2E45 Using engaging visuals supports with Tara Phillips

Our guest, Tara Phillips, is a speech/language pathologist who has worked with young autistic children for over 2 decades. She founded Autism Little Learners in 2019 because it was difficult to find…

S2E44 Ready set connect with Jessie Ginsburg, the sensory SLP

My guest Jessie Ginsburg is a sensory trained SLP, founder of a top rated pediatric clinic inLA, founder of the Inside Out sensory SLP certificate, and author of a top rated book. On top of being a…

S2E43 Why we are using visual supports during potty training

In this episode, Molly is describing the importance of presenting information to your child in a new way using visual supports. We can present information visually to your child during potty training…

S2E42 Making travel possible for special needs families with Kayla Castro

Kayla Castro is a military wife, mom of two boys, and travel advisor, helping families plan resourceful and inclusive vacations. When Kayla first became a travel agent, she saw a huge need for…

S2E41 What's really going on in your child's classroom...

Molly tells a story from her teaching days to present parents with a different perspective of what's really happening inside their child's classroom. This is a story about frustration, collaboration,…

S2E40 When should we start potty training?

There is a right and a wrong time to start potty training. Listen to this episode to get Molly's list of what needs to happen to move forward with potty training your child.

S2E39 How I made regulation a priority in my classroom

I'm sharing a story from my classroom days where I made regulation a priority for every student. Listen to this episode to learn how I managed student overwhelm, increased focus, improved…

S2E38 Collaborating with your school/therapy team during potty training

Many families start potty training while their child is in school, daycare, or therapy full time. Having the same expectations in multiple environments can help your child learn to use the toilet…

S2E37 Setting boundaries visually