The Autism Helper Podcast

The Autism Helper Podcast

By Sasha Long, M.A., BCBAEducation
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  • Episode 215: How and Why of Life Skills

    Life skills to me are more than vocational skills and what we teach in high school and transition. Life Skills are things that we want to really start early on because these are the important behaviors that we need to be independent and to be successful later in life.

    Our team is hard at work creating the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum -  Life Skills! It will be focused on teaching essential life skills related to the home and community while utilizing all real photos. Overall themes will include transportation, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, mechanics & repair, technology, eating out, & more! Plus, differentiated visual tools will be included to aid with instruction. Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/life-skills-curriculum-waitlist

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    14 min
  • Episode 214: Overcoming Data Obstacles with Heather Cacioppo

    Heather Cacioppo is a former special education teacher and currently a Special Education Curriculum and Assessment Facilitator. In this episode, Heather breaks down how to overcome the common obstacles that teachers face to collect consistent data within the classroom. She shares tips on scheduling, goal prioritization, and staff collaboration. Heather also explores digital data collection with google forms and gives actionable strategies for embedding this within the classroom.


    More from Heather:
    https://www.fullspedahead.com/

    Google Forms:
    https://www.fullspedahead.com/data-collection/
    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-IEP-Documents-Digital-Data-Collection-Sheets-for-Google-Forms-8167028?st=f0abc35ddb1474697cd0d1004961ef95

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

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    31 min
  • Episode 213: 5 Major Impacts the Professional Development Membership can have on your Class

    The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership provides ongoing training, resources, and consultation. In this episode, learn the 5 positive impacts that joining this membership can have on your classroom. Enrollment is only open from 1/24 - 1/31. This is the last time this membership will open this school year. When you join the membership, you will get access to the new, upcoming Data Course as a part of the group.


    https://theautismhelper.com/membership/

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    The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy

    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:
    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
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    19 min
  • Episode 212: How to Avoid Being a "Basic BCBA" with Christina Herrera

    School-based BCBA, Christina Herrera discusses what it means to be a “basic BCBA.” In this episode, we explore why outdated practices persist and how clinicians and educators can better meet the needs of the whole child. Christina reviews the role of a school-based BCBA and how it has helped make her a better practitioner.


    Follow Christina @inclusive_aba_

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    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:
    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
    * Check out Talkiatry and use my code talkiatry.com/SASHA for a great deal: https://www.talkiatry.com


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    43 min
  • Episode 211: 10 Quick Wins for Behavior Change

    There are no magic wands when it comes to behavior change but there are quick wins. Quick wins are actionable strategies that can help move your behavior strategies in the right direction. These are tools to add to your toolbox. Not every tool works for every students, but having more resources has you better equipped to meet the needs of your learners.


    In this episode, I introduce my 10 Quick Wins for Behavior Change. These are often a mindset shift that can lead to a different outcome. To learn more about the 10 quick wins, sign up for our FREE mini course. https://www.theautismhelpernetwork.com/spaces/10140552/page

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    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:
    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
    * Check out Talkiatry and use my code talkiatry.com/SASHA for a great deal: https://www.talkiatry.com


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    17 min
  • Episode 210: Teaching Social Problem Solving Skills with Dr. Vic Castillo, BCBA-D

    Problem-solving is an essential skill that may sometimes require more focused direct instruction. Dr. Victoria Castillo shares her recent study on using problem-solving strategies for social problems. She explains why this skill is so important and what strategies can be used to build these skills.


    Dr. Castillo is a senior care manager at Humana and an adjunct professor for the Masters in ABA programs at Pepperdine University and Endicott College.

    Follow her at @behaviorguru

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-021-00643-y

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    The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is opening for enrollment 1/24 - 1/31. Learn more here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy

    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:
    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
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    26 min
  • Episode 209: Overcoming Picky Eating and Food Anxiety with Jenny Friedman MS, RD

    Jenny Friedman MS, RD is a dietitian who helps families overcome picky eating and extreme pediatric feeding challenges. In this episode, Jenny shares tips and strategies for how to handle food anxiety, sensory disorders, and repeated refusal. She covers why eating and mealtimes can be stressful and what caregivers and educators can do to make the process less aversive.


    Jenny is the author of Stories of Extreme Picky Eating: Children with Severe Eating Challenges and the Solutions that Helped Them. She shares her insight on her website and blog, JennyFriedmanNutrition.com, and on Instagram @feedingpickyeaters.

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    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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    27 min
  • Episode 208: Addressing Educators/Caregiver Burnout using ACT with Mallory Anderson-Macy, BCBA

    Mallory Anderson-Macy, BCBA, is passionate about sharing the positive impacts of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She currently works on helping parents and clients by focusing on Clinician Training around ACT and Life Balance. Mallory believes intervention starts with people who are at their best. When clinicians are supported they will better support parents and the staff they supervise- leading to better clinical outcomes.


    In this episode, Mallory discusses caregiver burnout, the role that this plays on our interventions, and how addressing this will lead to better learner outcomes and a better quality of life.

    Resources:
    @mindfullymallory
    https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Mind-Into-Life/dp/1458717100/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=get+out+of+your+head+and+into+your+life&qid=1664911305&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjU5IiwicXNhIjoiMS43NSIsInFzcCI6IjEuODUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=get+out+of+your+head+and+in%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2

    https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Made-Simple-Easy-Read/dp/1684033012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=act+acceptance+and+commitment+therapy&qid=1664911331&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM4IiwicXNhIjoiMi43OSIsInFzcCI6IjIuODYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ACT+accpetan%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1

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    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.




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    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
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    44 min
  • Episode 207: Trauma-Informed ABA with Saundra Bishop, BCBA

    Saundra Bishop, MS, BCBA is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of the DC based BASICS ABA Therapy. She has over 18 years of experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and with people with Autism/Autistic people and has been a BCBA for over 11 years and is licensed in Virginia and Maryland. She is especially passionate about Trauma-Informed Behavior Management and on using teaching models that focus on self-advocacy rather than compliance.  

    In this episode, Saundra breaks down what trauma-informed ABA and why this approach is essential and ethical when working with our students and clients. She explains the importance of setting events and how trauma can be viewed as a setting event. Saundra also addresses the criticism of ABA from the autistic community and how we can learn from that feedback.   

    More from Saundra: https://www.basicsabatherapy.com/

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    The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership is now OPEN for enrollment from 1/24 - 1/31! Sign up here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/the-autism-helper-professional-development-membership. Ask Your Admin Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LX-Lv_y40zynZjfodZgVTFLPuGvk_VwsCOmn6owkfG4/copy

    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:
    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
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    32 min
  • Episode 206: Moving Beyond Requesting using AAC with Janna Bedoyan & Morgan van Diepen

    Janna and Morgan share actionable tips and strategies for moving beyond requesting with your learners that use AAC. Janna Bedoyan is an early childhood special education teacher and AAC specialist. Morgan van Diepens is a BCBA.


    We discuss the biggest challenges of incorporating AAC into the home or classroom, why kids often get “stuck” at requesting, and what are some functional strategies to encourage communication. They also share background on core language and its value as well as how tips for getting your team on board.

    Follow Janna @aac.and.me
    Follow Morgan @abavisualized

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    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:
    * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/sasha50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com
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    36 min

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