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Back to Search#164: How Long Should a Visual Schedule Be?
Season 2 Episode 164
What if the reason a visual schedule "isn't working" isn't because the child can't handle it — but because we've accidentally made it too big… or too…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
#163: You Want to Model AAC, but Don't Know How to Get Your Team On Board
Season 2 Episode 163
What if AAC feels heavy in your classroom, not because you're doing it wrong — but because you've been carrying pressure that was never meant to be t…
7 months ago
#162 Protecting Autistic Joy Through Play With Cari Ebert, SLP
Season 2 Episode 162
For years, autistic play has been misunderstood, redirected, or even discouraged. But what if the very things we've been trying to "fix" are actually…
7 months, 1 week ago
#161: Supporting Children Through Disrupted Routines: Regulation, Co-Regulation, and Practical Classroom Supports
Season 2 Episode 161
Winter often brings changes in schedules, energy levels, and tolerance — and when the world outside the classroom feels less predictable, nervous sys…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
#160: Modeling AAC All Day: What Changes When Communication Is Everywhere
Season 2 Episode 160
In this episode, we're talking about what truly changes when AAC is modeled all day—not just during instruction, but during play, routines, transitio…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
#159 - Why AAC Is Not a Reward!
Season 2 Episode 159
In this episode, we're unpacking a common—and harmful—myth in autism and AAC support: the idea that communication must be earned.
You'll hear why tre…
8 months ago
#158 AAC Shouldn't Have to Be Earned
Season 2 Episode 158
In this episode, we're talking about the powerful connection between AAC and dysregulation—and why regulation is access to communication.
So often, A…
8 months, 1 week ago
#157 We Wrote a Book! Introducing The Mindfulness Guide for Neurodivergent Learners With Sarah Habib
Season 2 Episode 157
In this special episode, Tara sits down with her friend and collaborator Sarah Habib from The Calm Caterpillar to share some exciting news—you're hea…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
#156: Visual Schedules: Why They Work and How They Help Autistic Children
Season 2 Episode 156
Today we're talking about one of my favorite tools for supporting autistic preschoolers — visual schedules. These simple supports can make transition…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
#155 - Why Relationships Matter More Than Rewards with Dr. Barry Prizant
Season 2 Episode 155
In this replay episode, I'm thrilled to bring back one of the most impactful conversations I've ever had on the podcast — my interview with Dr. Barry…
8 months, 4 weeks ago