The Autism Helper Podcast

The Autism Helper Podcast

By Sasha Long, M.A., BCBAEducation
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  • Episode 275: Why Resilience is Important and How to Build It

    Resilience is the ability to bounce back after stress, failure, hardship, or adversity. Resilience is closely related to emotional regulation and problem solving. In this episode, learn why resilience is an essential life skill and some practical ways to build resilience throughout the day in both home and school settings.

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    13 min
  • Episode 274: How to Build Emotional Regulation

    Emotional Regulation is the ability to cope with the range of emotions. In this episode, I break down what emotional regulation is and why it’s important. Then we review what two major things can hinder the development of emotional regulation. Emotional Regulation skill building can be broken into 3 areas: pre-regulation, naming/validating emotions, and coping strategies.

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    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

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    17 min
  • Episode 273: Importance of Reading Comprehension with Dr. Joe Lockavitch

    In this episode, Dr. Joe Lockavitch breaks down why reading comprehension is important and how we can reach out to more struggling readers. Dr. Joe is a former classroom teacher, school psychologist, university professor, special education director, applied reading researcher, and is the author and developer of The Failure Free.

    Reading Program. Dr. Joe shares some of the key strategies to use when approaching reading instruction and how many current programs miss the mark.

    https://failurefreereadingonline.com/

    Episode Transcription.

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    Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlist

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    Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/

    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

    Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.



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    58 min
  • Episode 272: Deescalation Strategies that Work

    When a child is in crisis mode, they are not ready to learn. In a meltdown situation, our goal as the adult is to keep the child safe and reflect on how to prevent this in the future. In this episode, we explore what to do in an episode of explosive behavior. We go through the 6 steps of de-escalation on how to safely move the child through the episode. Our role is maintaining safety and providing support without damaging rapport.

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    Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlist

    Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/

    Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/

    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

    Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.



    Our Sponsors:
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    13 min
  • Episode 271: 10 Proactive Strategies for Decreasing Problem Behavior

    Decreasing negative behavior actually happens away from the negative behavior. That means we have the most success in long-term behavior reduction by preventing problem behaviors before they start. It may sound easier said than done but there are some essential strategies that you can add to your classroom, home, or clinical practice to readily avoid situations that trigger problem behaviors while building missing skills. This episode is a great overview of essential strategies.

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    Register for my upcoming live webinar, Defiance & De-Escalation, on June 18th! https://event.webinarjam.com/register/99/lx8pru16

    Interested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/

    Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlist

    Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/

    Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/

    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

    Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.



    Our Sponsors:
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    23 min
  • Episode 270: Implementing Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment at a District Wide Level

    Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment were designed by Dr. Greg Hanley as an effective and ethical alternative to reducing extreme problem behaviors. In this episode, three school administrators share their experiences implementing PFA and SBT on a district wide level.

    Lisa Xagas, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services for Naperville CUSD 203, shares her experience learning about PFA/SBT and how their district approached a broader implementation of these procedures. Student Services Coordinators, Courtney Peters, BCBA and Megan Palombella, BCBA, go in-depth into how their district overcame challenges with this process, how they received staff buy-in, and what some of their success look like.

    https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/

    Episode Transcription.

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    Register for my upcoming live webinar, Defiance & De-Escalation, on June 18th! https://event.webinarjam.com/register/99/lx8pru16

    Interested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/

    Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlist

    Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/

    Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/

    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

    Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.



    Our Sponsors:
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    46 min
  • Episode 269: Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions with Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika, BCBA-D

    In this episode, we review Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) and how they can be used in both a clinical or classroom setting. Dr.Jamie Hughes-Lika shares her expertise on this topic. She defines what NDBIs are, how they are different than traditional ABA, and how child-led teaching works.

    Dr. Hughes-Lika is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), a licensed behavior analyst (LBA) in the states of Nevada and Iowa, an International Behavior Analyst (IBA), and an Early Start Denver Model certified therapist. Currently, she serves as the founder of SAGE Learning Systems, crafting specialized online courses, resources, and a NDBI professional development membership to empower professionals in making meaningful impacts in the lives of autistic children.

    Episode Transcription.

    LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

    Visuals for this episode

    Research

    ADDITIONAL LINKS:

    SAGE Learning Systems Website

    NDBI Essentials Professional Development Membership

    SAGE Learning Lab (Online Courses)

    Dr. Jamie Instagram

    Dr. Jamie X Page

    Dr. Jamie’s Pinterest Page

    SAGE Leaning Facebook

    Connect with Dr. Jamie on LinkedIn

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    Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/

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    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

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    40 min
  • Episode 268: Improving Staff Training on Behavior Plans with Amanda Borosh, BCBA

    Having your team on the same page is essential for the successful implementation of behavior plans. In this episode, Amanda Borosh, BCBA, breaks down why staff training is important and how to overcome some of the challenges. Amanda shares actionable strategies for getting team buy-in and improving follow-through.

    Amanda is a licensed special education teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and PhD candidate in Special Education at Purdue University. Amanda’s research uses principles of implementation science and organizational behavior management to identify and address systems-wide facilitators and barriers to the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices in public schools.

    www.amandaborosh.com

    Episode Transcription.

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    Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlist

    Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/

    Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/

    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

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    32 min
  • Encore Episode: Can't Do or Won't Do {excerpt from my Live Workshop}

    In this special episode, I share an excerpt from a recent live workshop. This session is titled Can’t Do or Won’t Do. Every decision we make is shaped by our skills and abilities to perform the action and our motivation to do so. In this clip from the workshop, I share how to approach challenging behaviors from a can’t do or won’t do perspective.

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    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

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    Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.



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    42 min
  • Encore Episode: Essentials for Building Reading Skills with Literacy Expert Lois Letchford

    Lois Letchford is a reading specialist who is passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. In this episode, Lois dives into the problems with many traditional literacy approaches and the impact this can have on students. She shares some key strategies for building reading skills by building engagement and focusing on comprehension. Lois shares numerous specific examples that really help listeners visualize the strategies she shares.

    https://www.loisletchford.com/

    Episode Transcription.

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    Our newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach is OPEN for enrollment through April 30th! Enroll here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-course

    Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0v

    Join the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlist

    Interested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/

    Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlist

    Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/

    Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/

    Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper

    Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US

    Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.



    Our Sponsors:
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    52 min

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