Autism and Skill Development: Your child can’t follow expectations they don’t fully understand
The Autism Consultant
In this episode, we’re talking all about HOW visual supports help autistic children build skills, increase independence, reduce frustration, and better understand expectations. I’m breaking down why visuals work so well, common mistakes parents make, and simple ways you can start using visual supports during everyday routines like potty training, transitions, emotional regulation, and more. Grab my Visual Supports Bundle here:
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Autism and Potty Training: Stuck in Potty Withholding?
The Autism Consultant
If your child is holding it, refusing the toilet, or only going in a diaper, you’re not alone… and it’s not what you think. In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind potty withholding in autistic children, including the roles of fear, sensory differences, and missing foundational skills....and what actually helps. 🎯 Ready for step-by-step support? Join my membership where I walk you through exactly how to move past withholding and build confident, independent toileting—without pressure or power struggles. Join here:
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Autism and behaviors: My child won’t transition away from the tablet without big behaviors
The Autism Consultant
It can be difficult for your autistic child to transition away from the ipad to do something less preferred. Today's episode provides you with a strategy to help this transition feel more manageable for both the parent and child. To access all of my visual support, click here!
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Communication strategies for your autistic child with Jamie Burch
The Autism Consultant
We have the pleasure of learning from Jamie Burch from Inclusion Therapy Services. Jamie is a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric speech and language pathologist who specializes in supporting autistic youth. This episode discusses strategies and tips for parents that focus on communication progress, boosting motivation, and collaborating with your school team. Follow Jamie Burch here!
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Autism and potty training: Must do's BEFORE you sit your child on the toilet
The Autism Consultant
Potty training isn't something that we can just jump right into. We have some work to do BEFORE we ever sit your child on the toilet. Listen to this episode to find out a few things we have to do on the frontend. If you need help potty training your autistic child, that is exactly what I help parents do inside The Autism Consultant membership! Let's collaborate and make sure you have a potty training plan that is specific to your child's needs.
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Using visual supports with your autistic child- the most common mistakes made when creating a visual-rich environment
The Autism Consultant
Creating a visual-rich environment is going to have such an impact on your child's independence, their behavior, their communication, their comprehension, their skill development, their anxiety, their confidence, and so much more. But in order to implement visual supports the right way, you also have to know what to avoid. Get all of my visual supports, my online course, live q&a calls + workshops, my support, and more inside The Autism Consultant membership. Let's set your child up for success and help them thrive!
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Autism & behavior: How to teach your autistic child to wait for an item or activity
The Autism Consultant
Waiting can be hard on your child. Can you blame them?! We all want what we want right now. Listen to this episode to learn what strategies and tools to implement at home to help your child understand the concept of waiting. These tips will help wait time feel more manageable for your child. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram where I share hundreds of tips and tricks to help with potty training, behavior, visual supports, and more!
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Potty training your autistic child: how to help with potty refusals
The Autism Consultant
You started potty training your autistic child and they are showing some refusal behaviors. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to support your child through these potty refusals and what strategies will move you closer to a potty trained child.
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IEP and parent rights tips from special education attorney Ashley Barlow
The Autism Consultant
Today we have the pleasure of learning from Ashley Barlow, who is a repeat guest on the podcast because the topic of advocacy is so incredibly important. As a special education attorney, Ashley owns a law firm that focuses on special education while also having an online business, Ashely Barlow Company, that was established to empower parents and educators. Follow Ashley Barlow Co on Instagram Visit Ahley Barlow's website Listen to Ashley Barlow's podacst on Apple
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Autism and potty training: Answering YOUR potty questions!
The Autism Consultant
I asked what YOUR questions were and I'm answering a few of them in this podcast episode. Subscribe to the podcast and/or follow me on Instagram (@Theautismconsultant) for more potty training advice!
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