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Episode 211: 10 Quick Wins for Behavior Change Jan 09, 2023

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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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Episode 210: Teaching Social Problem Solving Skills with Dr. Vic Castillo, BCBA-D Dec 12, 2022

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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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Episode 209: Overcoming Picky Eating and Food Anxiety with Jenny Friedman MS, RD Dec 05, 2022

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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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Episode 208: Addressing Educators/Caregiver Burnout using ACT with Mallory Anderson-Macy, BCBA Nov 28, 2022

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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
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Episode 207: Trauma-Informed ABA with Saundra Bishop, BCBA Nov 21, 2022

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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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Episode 206: Moving Beyond Requesting using AAC with Janna Bedoyan & Morgan van Diepen Nov 14, 2022

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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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Episode 205: All About The Autism Connection Conference Nov 07, 2022

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On this podcast episode, Sasha gives the rundown on the 2nd annual Autism Connection Conference that's coming up on December 3rd, 2022!

The Autism Connection is a live, full-day virtual event sharing best practices for teachers and clinicians supporting learners with autism. This live Continuing Education Units (CEU) event is designed to provide actionable steps for special education teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to better support learners with autism. The multidisciplinary group of speakers will provide fresh ideas to reinvigorate your teaching methods and instruction.

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Episode 204: Implications of the new CDC Milestones with BCBA Hellen Adedipe Oct 31, 2022

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Hellen Adedipe is a BCBA specializing in early intervention. In this episode, Hellen discusses the new CDC Milestones that were released earlier this year and the implication these changes have. She gives strategies and suggestions for what to do if your child isn’t meeting developmental milestones. She also shares what educators can do to promote early intervention.
Hellen is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and has been in working within the field of Autism since 2002. She is the founder and clinical director of The Reason For HOPE, which she opened as a solo provider in 2008.
Follow Hellen @pinkscrubsandaprayer

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Episode 203: Creating an Optimal Learning Environment with Parent Coach Bea Moise Oct 24, 2022

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Creating an optimal environment for learning is essential in both the school and home setting. In this episode, parent coach Bea Moise shares tips and best practices for setting up a successful setting for homeschooling, homework time, or any at-home learning. These actionable strategies will be helpful with all types of learners. Bea shares valuable insights from her experience home-schooling her own children.
Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS., is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, national speaker, and author of Our Neurodivergent Journey.
Website: www.Beatrice Moise.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK6j2wWGqMLQPxzijVsYjQ

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Episode 202: Curriculum Designed for Your Classroom Oct 17, 2022

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Curriculum Access is a subscription platform created for school districts that provides a comprehensive and differentiated curriculum for special education teachers. In this episode, I share the background of how The Autism Helper Curriculum was created and why we created Curriculum Access. I also share actionable tips on how you can get Curriculum Access in your classroom.
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