The Autism Little Learners Podcast podcast

The Autism Little Learners Podcast

How can I help my autistic student or child? Where can I find resources to teach my preschool-age students with autism? My child was given the autism diagnosis…now what? I just started teaching autistic preschool students…where do I start? Do you have any tips for potty training? How do I train my paras? Whether you are a special educator, speech/language pathologist, general education teacher, paraprofessional, parent, grandparent, or someone who loves a young autistic child, this show is for you! The Autism Little Learners podcast is relaxed, upbeat, informative, and full of actionable step-by-step tips to help you feel more confident and successful with your students or child. Host, Tara Phillips, is a speech/language pathologist who can relate to both SLPs and special education teachers because she has run her own communication-based classroom for over 2 decades. She is the creator of the Autism Little Learners Membership and the Visual Schedules Made Easy online course. Tara addresses all kinds of topics including: autism and visuals, tips for teaching communication skills, self-regulation as a foundation for learning, creating predictable routines, toilet training, challenging behaviors, fostering independence, and building positive relationships and connections with autistic children. Along with sharing her tips and most successful strategies for students on the autism spectrum, she will invite guest speakers to get different perspectives. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast. You can also find Tara on: FB- https://www.facebook.com/autismlittlelearners/ IG-http://www.instagram.com/autismlittlelearners Website- www.autismlittlelearners.com

How can I help my autistic student or child? Where can I find resources to teach my preschool-age students with autism? My child was given the autism diagnosis…now what? I just started teaching autistic preschool students…where do I start? Do you have any tips for potty training? How do I train my paras? Whether you are a special educator, speech/language pathologist, general education teacher, paraprofessional, parent, grandparent, or someone who loves a young autistic child, this show is for you! The Autism Little Learners podcast is relaxed, upbeat, informative, and full of actionable step-by-step tips to help you feel more confident and successful with your students or child. Host, Tara Phillips, is a speech/language pathologist who can relate to both SLPs and special education teachers because she has run her own communication-based classroom for over 2 decades. She is the creator of the Autism Little Learners Membership and the Visual Schedules Made Easy online course. Tara addresses all kinds of topics including: autism and visuals, tips for teaching communication skills, self-regulation as a foundation for learning, creating predictable routines, toilet training, challenging behaviors, fostering independence, and building positive relationships and connections with autistic children. Along with sharing her tips and most successful strategies for students on the autism spectrum, she will invite guest speakers to get different perspectives. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast. You can also find Tara on: FB- https://www.facebook.com/autismlittlelearners/ IG-http://www.instagram.com/autismlittlelearners Website- www.autismlittlelearners.com

 

#135

#135 - The Power of Connection: Building Positive Relationships with Autistic Preschoolers (Encore)

  Fostering positive relationships with autistic preschoolers is incredibly important. In... more

12 Aug 2025

18 MINS

18:26

12 Aug 2025


#134

#134 - How to Talk to Kids About Autism with Andi Putt (Encore)

Today’s episode is an encore of my conversation with Andi Putt, an incredible speech-langu... more

05 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:44

05 Aug 2025


#133

#133 - Back-to-School Made Easier for Autistic Kids

Let’s be honest, back-to-school can feel overwhelming. There’s excitement, sure, but there... more

29 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:11

29 Jul 2025


#132

#132 - Reflections & Ripples: What Jordyn Zimmerman Taught Us

In this powerful reflection episode, Tara shares one of the most impactful moments of her ... more

22 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:28

22 Jul 2025


#131

#131 - Supporting Autistic Learners Through Passion and Play w/ Cari Ebert

In this encore episode of The Autism Little Learners Podcast, Tara reconnects with Cari Eb... more

15 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:32

15 Jul 2025


#130

#130 - The Preschool Autism Summit

In this episode, I’m sharing something really exciting with you—a sneak peek into the upco... more

08 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:27

08 Jul 2025


#129

#129 - Breaking the Prompt Cycle: Supporting Gestalt Language Processors Through Silence and Connect...

Hi there, and welcome back to the Autism Little Learners podcast! I’m Tara Phillips, and t... more

01 Jul 2025

50 MINS

50:31

01 Jul 2025


#128

#128 - Barry Prizant, PhD. On Compassion Over Compliance: Why It’s Time to Rethink ‘What Works’

In this episode, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Dr. Barry Prizant—renowned spee... more

24 Jun 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:48

24 Jun 2025


#127

#127 - Autism Mom Alex On Discovering She’s Autistic While Raising Two Autistic Sons

In this episode of the Autism Little Learners Podcast, I sit down with Alex Lamoreaux—a mo... more

17 Jun 2025

44 MINS

44:30

17 Jun 2025


#126

#126 - Water Safety: Autism Drowning Risks & How to Prevent Tragedy Part 2 with Dayna Harvey & Andy ...

Welcome back to the Autism Little Learners Podcast! If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of t... more

10 Jun 2025

44 MINS

44:20

10 Jun 2025


#125

#125 - Water Safety: Autism Drowning Risks & How to Prevent Tragedy Part 1 with Dayna Harvey & Andy ...

Welcome back to the Autism Little Learners Podcast. Today, I’m joined by two incredible gu... more

03 Jun 2025

46 MINS

46:03

03 Jun 2025


#124

#124 - Understanding AudHD & Late Diagnosis: Megan Griffith’s Story

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Autism Little Learners Podcast! Today’s episode is such ... more

27 May 2025

34 MINS

34:33

27 May 2025


#123

#123 - Group Time For Young Autistic Students With High Support Needs With Jordan Garratt

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Garrett, a special education teacher from the UK a... more

20 May 2025

55 MINS

55:11

20 May 2025


#122

#122 - Power Struggles and the Pressure to Follow Through With Dr. Hayley Crain

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Hayley Crane about supporting autistic and ADHD learners ... more

13 May 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:06

13 May 2025


#121

#121 - ARFID: Meaning, Autism, and Building Trust Around Food

In this episode, I sit down with Polina Shkadron, a speech-language pathologist who specia... more

06 May 2025

55 MINS

55:23

06 May 2025