Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#154 Is PECS Still the Best Option? Rethinking AAC for Autistic Communicators
Season 2 Episode 154
This episode is back as a replay because the conversation is still incredibly relevant—and the questions around PECS and AAC haven't gone away.
In th…
9 months ago
#153 - Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Dr. Taylor Day
Season 2 Episode 153
This episode is back by popular demand—and for good reason. One of the most requested and talked-about conversations on The Autism Little Learners Po…
9 months, 1 week ago
#152 - How to Explain Autism to Children: Neuro-Affirming Tips from an Autistic SLP
Season 2 Episode 152
Have you ever wondered how to talk to children about autism in a way that feels natural, positive, and empowering? In this replay episode, I'm bringi…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
#151 Why Connection Comes First for Autistic Kids
Season 2 Episode 151
In today's episode of The Autism Little Learners Podcast, I'm diving into one of the most meaningful parts of working with autistic preschoolers: con…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
#150 Helping Kids Navigate Big Emotions with Calm, Connection, and Compassion with Sarah Habib
Season 2 Episode 150
This week, we're bringing you an encore episode featuring Sarah Habib, founder of The Calm Caterpillar — and it's one worth revisiting. Sarah's work …
10 months ago
#149 - Teaching Protesting With AAC
Season 2 Episode 149
Welcome back to the Autism Little Learners Podcast! Today, we're talking about something that often gets overlooked when we think about AAC and autis…
10 months, 1 week ago
#148 - Making Transitions Easier For Autistic Kids
Season 2 Episode 148
Transitions happen all day long—moving from playtime to circle time, heading to lunch, or wrapping up to go home. For many autistic children, these c…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
#147 - Sesame Street & Autism: 10 Years Of Julia!
Season 2 Episode 147
In this special episode of The Autism Little Learners Podcast, I'm celebrating 10 years of Sesame Workshop's Autism Initiative and the creation of th…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
#146 - AAC & Gestalt Language Processors with Laura Hayes (Encore)
Season 2 Episode 146
Today, we're revisiting one of your favorite episodes — my conversation with Laura Hayes, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in AAC and su…
11 months ago
#145: AAC Devices in the Classroom: 3 Ways to Use Them Every Day
Season 2 Episode 145
AAC devices give children access to communication all day long—not just during therapy or structured lessons. For many students in the special ed cla…
11 months, 1 week ago