Molly recently presented on visual supports at The Autism Strong Conference in Charlotte, NC. This was a very interactive presentation with parent questions being asked throughout. Listen as she shares some parent questions and her response!

Our guest on today’s episode is Gabby Carmody, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed behavior analyst, and a certified behavioral sleep specialist. Gabby has been working in the field of special education for over 30 years in both Early intervention and preschool and is currently working with several public schools on training the district staff on implementation of behavioral strategies for students, as well as conducting parent support and training to address family goals and behavioral concerns within the home. In addition, Gabby is working to disseminate sleep information to families of children on the spectrum, including behaviors that can be improved to help support better sleep hygiene. She works with families to provide individualized support including sleep assessments, education on sleep, consultations, and teaching strategies designed to improve common behaviors around sleep. Links to follow and work with Gabby: https://www.instagram.com/sleeptight_gabby/ https://www.youtube.com/@gabriellecarmody https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bnn_ht2H6NiSu5OaWamdCxfDsAeVUrlW  

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. 

I'm sharing a story from my classroom days where I made regulation a priority for every student. Listen to this episode to learn how I managed student overwhelm, increased focus, improved relationships, and more.

Many families start potty training while their child is in school, daycare, or therapy full time. Having the same expectations in multiple environments can help your child learn to use the toilet faster if it's done the right way! It starts with collaborating with your child's support team.

Potty training is no easy task...but it can be a little easier on everyone when this particular visual support is used.  You can find all of my visual supports and potty training online course inside my parent membership   https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership  

Listen to my interview on Ashley Barlow’s podcast about potty training, behavior, and more! You can follow Ashley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ashleybarlowco/  

Advocacy doesn't start when something goes wrong. It should be ongoing. This episode dives into my takeaways from a conversation I had with a parent on advocating for her son's needs and what other parents need to know to avoid this situation. 

I was asked to be a guest on Dr. Taylor Day's podcast and it was too good not to share with you here. Listen in as I give you practical tips and advice for potty training, using visual supports, challenging behaviors, and more! If you want to hear more from Dr. Taylor Day, you can listen to her podcast, Evolve With Dr. Tay- Real Conversations Designed For Autism Parents. You can also follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.dr.tay/  

As we roll into the summer months, many families are starting to potty train their child. I am taking a few questions that I've received on Instagram in the past few weeks and answering them for you on today's episode. Enjoy the tips and happy potty training!

Throughout the years of supporting parents or my students with behaviors, there are a few lessons I've learned along the way. These lessons are going to help you as you learn to intervene with challenging behaviors that your child engages in. 

Lauren Flack, founder of non-proffit Channing's Joy, is on a mission to promote inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism and other special needs. All proceeds from merchandise sold on the Channing's Joy website go to families of children with special needs.  Shop here and use code PODCAST for 20% off: https://www.channingsjoy.com Follow Channing's Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channingsjoy/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurensflack/  

Have you started using visual supports with your autistic child? Today's episode is a replay of part of a Visual Supports Masterclass that I hosted for parents. You can get started with your visual supports here https://www.theautismconsultant.us/visualsupports  

The goal is to have a positive, collaborative relationship with your child's support team...but that isn't always the case. In this episode, I interview special education attorney and advocate Ashley Barlow. Ashley brings so much knowledge and experience to this conversation about how to handle disagreements with the IEP team and more! Find Ashley Barlow here: https://ashleybarlowco.com https://www.instagram.com/ashleybarlowco/ https://www.facebook.com/ashleybarlowco  

You might be wondering if your child is showing all of the "signs" for potty training. This episode breaks down what your child needs in order to officially start the potty training process. You might be surprised by what's on this list!

“Kick Challenging Behavior to the Curb” Masterclass replay   Behaviors can be shaped with simple, proactive strategies that you can be implementing at home. Listen to this episode of a behavior masterclass replay that Molly hosted to learn what strategies to use to see real behavior change from your child.  

Visual supports are something that I recommend using with every autistic child to play on their visual processing strength, provide a way to communicate, improve comprehension, increase independence, and more. But, implementation of these supports don't always go as planned. If you have tried using visual supports and they haven't worked for you, there is a reason why. This episode breaks down the possible reasons why visual supports might not be working for you like they should be.   Make sure to sign up for my FREE Visual Supports Masterclass that will take place on April 5, 2023.  Spots are limited! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/visualsmasterclass  

Listen to an interview with psychologist Dr. Taylor Day (Dr. Tay) where she discusses the following: •supporting a child’s behavior needs •creating a community of support with other parents •improving collaboration with your child’s team members •becoming an expert on your child’s needs •supporting emotional regulation needs     Join Dr. Tay’s Facebook group for parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/evolveautism/   Follow Dr. Tay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.dr.tay/   Listen to Dr. Tay’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolve-with-dr-tay-real-conversations-designed-for/id1659784037

Potty training wasn't always a smooth ride for me. When I first started as an autism teacher, I made plenty of mistakes that resulted in frustration and burnout. I'm sharing my potty training journey with you to help you avoid the mistakes that I made when I first started potty training my autistic students. 

Your child's meltdowns might happen frequently and leave you wondering how to intervene. Did you know that there is a way to get ahead of the meltdown to possibly prevent it from happening? In this episode, Molly breaks down the tips and strategies to understand and support your child's needs when it comes to overwhelm. 

Behavior might require some ongoing support to avoid a regression. In this episode, Molly is addressing 3 of the biggest reasons why she sees autistic children have a behavior regression. You will walk away with strategies to use, strategies to avoid, and real life examples that will help you support your child at home. 

Potty training your autistic child can feel overwhelming. You might not know where to begin or what to do when you experience a setback. In this episode, Molly is answering your potty training questions that were submitted on Instagram. This is part 2 of answering your questions. 

Potty training your autistic child can feel like overwhelming for families. In today's episode, Molly is answering your potty training questions from Instagram. These questions will be broken up into two different episodes. 

Behavior is not always as tricky as it seems. In this episode, Molly helps you understand the reasoning for your child's repeated challenging behaviors and what you can do to intervene. 

When your child has trouble falling and staying asleep, the entire household feels the stress. Neurodivergent Sleep Constultant, Nakayla Von Raeder, discusses how to get started with establishing healthy, developmentally appropriate sleep habits for your child.  Follwo Nakayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slumberacademy/ Explore Nakayla's website: https://www.theslumberacademy.com

There is a lot of bad advice given to parents about potty training. This episode addresses some of the advice that should not be followed and how it slows down the potty training process. Tune in to today's episode to learn the potty training advice to AVOID at all costs!

In this episode, Molly talks about what to do at home if anxiety is playing a key role in your child's behaviors. There ARE proactive strategies that we can implement to help your child manage their anxiousness.  LINK Explore the Potty Training Online Course Explore the Behavior & Coping Online Course Follow Molly on Instagram 

Molly shares her strategy to reduce challenging behaviors and improve transitions away from a highly preferred item, like an ipad. Listen as she shares her step-by-step plan that she used with several of her former students. LINNKS: Explore the Potty Training Online Course Explore the Behavior & Coping Online Course Follow Molly on Instagram

Once you know the behavior trigger, you are able to get ahead of the challenging behavior.  My POTTY TRAINING online course is launching on June 12. Get on the waitlist to get a free 1:1 consultation with me! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/pottytrainingbootcamp  

Learn how to take visuals on the go on your phone or tablet during my conversation with Tanna from Goally app! You can find more information on Goally by visiting https://getgoally.com/

Learn from Special Education expert, Jennifer Hofferber about what steps to take to collaborate with your child's school team.  Follow Jennifer on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/spedprepacademy/

Challenging behavior can be a struggle. But it gets easier to take action once we know WHY your child is doing something.  I'll be teaching you how visual supports can help with your child's challenging behavior in my free masterclass. Are you signed up?! Limited seats available! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/workshop-opt-in  

One thing to know about supporting an autistic child is that you can improve their ability to process information with the use of a visual support. Have you tried creating a visual-rich environment at home?!

Natashia shares her journey of frustration with the traditional communication systems that were suggested for her son. After many attempts, her son showed no interests in using these systems. This is when Natashia took matter into her own hands and used her son's interest to create I Want to Tell You Books. Listen to hear more about Natashia and her journey to help her son communicate with his wants and needs with others while helping other families along the way, too.  Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/iwanttotellyoubooks/ https://iwanttotellyoubooks.com/books/  

George Bailey, a father of an autistic son, stumbled across a solution for his son's sleep struggles and is now helping families get the same relief. Tune in to hear George's story behind his company, ZPods, and how he is changing sleep for autistic children.  Learn more about ZPods here! https://www.instagram.com/zpodsforsleep/ https://www.zpodsforsleep.com/  

There are a few myths regarding potty training an autistic child that I am busting through in this episode. Are you attending potty training boot camp with me??! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/pottytrainingbootcamp  

Dr. Kristin Wegner joins me to share her experiences working with autistic children and creating an award winning children's book series, Brody the Lion. Follow Dr. Wegner here  https://www.instagram.com/brody.the.lion/ Explore the book series https://www.brodythelion.com/  

When Suzie's autistic daughter was fired from a well-known retail store that wasn't equipped to support her needs, Suzie took matters into her own hands. Now her snack company, SavorStreet, is creating impact in her community by hiring neurodiverse employees. Listen to Suzie's story of how she turned her daughter's rejection in the workplace into creating an inclusive  company that truly brings out the best in everyone.  Shop snacks online: https://savorstreet.com/collections/pretzels Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savorbysuzie/  

Little progress will be made if you are focusing on changing your child's mind regarding their behavior. Follow the tips in this episode to better understand what's on your child's mind when they are engaging in challenging behavior.  If you are ready to get my support inside of Autism Action Plans, join here and get the 3 bonuses!  https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass