Whether you are a mama or an educator, you are going to want to listen to today's episode. I was lucky enough to interview Dr. Alisha Bennett about her experience with her autistic son and how she supports other mamas! Keep listening to soak up some awesome Alisha wisdom! <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.themultifacetedmamadoc.com/">The Multifaceted Mama Doc Website</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/themultifacetedmamadoc/">The Multifaceted Mama Doc Instagram</a> </li> </ul> You may also be interested in these supports: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63c9442aecc6781900625d59">Visual Support Starter Set</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/3922278281209994/">Visual Supports Facebook Group</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/autismlittlelearners">Autism Little Learners on Instagram</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/autismlittlelearners/">Autism Little Learners on Facebook</a> </li> </ul> <a href= "https://forms.gle/PUkWXs5iuBkiZoaKA">Submit a question</a> for the Q&A episodes. Ask me anything and tune in to see if your question is featured on the show!

Whether you are a mama or an educator, you are going to want to listen to today's episode. I was lucky enough to interview Dr. Alisha Bennett about her experience with her autistic son and how she supports other mamas! Keep listening to soak up some awesome Alisha wisdom! The Multifaceted Mama Doc Website The Multifaceted Mama Doc Instagram You may also be interested in these supports: Visual Support Starter Set Visual Supports Facebook Group Autism Little Learners on Instagram Autism Little Learners on Facebook Submit a question for the Q&A episodes. Ask me anything and tune in to see if your question is featured on the show!

Whether you are a mama or an educator, you are going to want to listen to today's episode. I was lucky enough to interview Dr. Alisha Bennett about her experience with her autistic son and how she supports other mamas! Keep listening to soak up some awesome Alisha wisdom! <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.themultifacetedmamadoc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Multifaceted Mama Doc Website</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themultifacetedmamadoc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Multifaceted Mama Doc Instagram</a> </li> </ul> You may also be interested in these supports: <ul> <li> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63c9442aecc6781900625d59" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visual Support Starter Set</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3922278281209994/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visual Supports Facebook Group</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/autismlittlelearners" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autism Little Learners on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/autismlittlelearners/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autism Little Learners on Facebook</a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://forms.gle/PUkWXs5iuBkiZoaKA" rel="noopener noreferrer">Submit a question</a> for the Q&amp;A episodes. Ask me anything and tune in to see if your question is featured on the show!

#28 - Realities From An Autism Mom: Distraught To Determined!

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, step-by-step tips, and real-world examples that help you feel confident, prepared, and inspired to support young autistic children.

This show is relaxed, upbeat, and packed with actionable ideas you can use right away — whether you're a special educator, SLP, general education teacher, paraprofessional, parent, grandparent, or anyone who loves a young autistic child.

Each episode explores topics like:

Teaching communication and AAC in natural, joyful ways

Using visual supports and routines to create predictability

Fostering co-regulation and independence

Understanding sensory needs and reducing stress

Supporting paraprofessionals with clarity and compassion

Building strong, trusting relationships with autistic kids

Tara's approach is rooted in connection over compliance — helping you see each child's strengths, honor their communication style, and create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast and join the movement toward more compassionate, affirming early childhood education.

Connect with Tara:
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/autismlittlelearners
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/autismlittlelearners
🌐 Website: autismlittlelearners.com

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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, step-by-step tips, and real-world examples that help you feel confident, prepared, and inspired to support young autistic children. This show is relaxed, upbeat, and packed with actionable ideas you can use right away — whether you're a special educator, SLP, general education teacher, paraprofessional, parent, grandparent, or anyone who loves a young autistic child. Each episode explores topics like: Teaching communication and AAC in natural, joyful ways Using visual supports and routines to create predictability Fostering co-regulation and independence Understanding sensory needs and reducing stress Supporting paraprofessionals with clarity and compassion Building strong, trusting relationships with autistic kids Tara's approach is rooted in connection over compliance — helping you see each child's strengths, honor their communication style, and create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast and join the movement toward more compassionate, affirming early childhood education. Connect with Tara: 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/autismlittlelearners 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/autismlittlelearners 🌐 Website: autismlittlelearners.com

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