The Autism Consultant Molly Johnson

Our guest, Tara Phillips, is a speech/language pathologist who has worked with young autistic children for over 2 decades.  She founded Autism Little Learners in 2019 because it was difficult to find engaging resources for young autistic children.  Tara has always loved learning new and innovative ways to help her students and their families.   She now runs Autism Little Learners full-time.
 
Tara recently published a children's book titled "The Different Ways We Communicate", and offers courses and an online membership for educators and parents of young autistic children.  
 
Where to find and connect with Tara:
 
Website: www.autismlittlelearners.com
IG: www.instagram.com/autismlittlelearners
FB: https://www.facebook.com/autismlittlelearners/
The Autism Little Learners Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autism-little-learners-podcast/id1665404820
 
Free Visual Supports Starter Set: www.autismlittlelearners.com/visuals

My guest Jessie Ginsburg is a sensory trained SLP, founder of a top rated pediatric clinic inLA, founder of the Inside Out sensory SLP certificate, and author of a top rated book. On top of being a mom to 4, Jessie is a leader in the field and changing the way therapists are supporting their autistic clients. This episode touches on addressing a child’s sensory regulation needs, what it means to be neurodiversity affirming, letting go of parent guilt, and more.
 
 
Links:
IG: @sensory.slp
www.readysetconnectbook.com

In this episode, Molly is describing the importance of presenting information to your child in a new way using visual supports. We can present information visually to your child during potty training to help improve the outcome.
 
If you are wanting Molly's support with potty training, join The Autism Consultant memberhsip! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership
 

Kayla Castro is a military wife, mom of two boys, and travel advisor, helping families plan resourceful and inclusive vacations. When Kayla first became a travel agent, she saw a huge need for supporting special needs parents through the vacation planning process so she became the travel agent she wishes she had when her autistic son was younger. Her goal is to fill your family’s cup with knowledge, resources, hope and confidence so you can experience your own special kind of magic.
 
Visit Kayla's website:
https://specialkindofmagic.com
Follow Kayla on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/special.kind.of.magic/
 

Molly tells a story from her teaching days to present parents with a different perspective of what's really happening inside their child's classroom. This is a story about frustration, collaboration, and getting the support needed. 
 
If you are wanting Molly's support, check out The Autism Consultant membership! Learn more here: https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership
 

There is a right and a wrong time to start potty training. Listen to this episode to get Molly's list of what needs to happen to move forward with potty training your child.