The Autism Consultant

Sep 26 2024 100 ep. 26 mins 10
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Welcome to The Autism Consultant podcast! I'm Molly Johnson, a former autism teacher now consulting autism parents to guide you through the difficulties that come with having a child on the spectrum. I'm here to provide you with practical tips and strategies to use at home to help your child with reach their highest potential. Follow us on social! https://www.instagram.com/theautismconsultant/

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IEP and parent rights tips from special education attorney Ashley Barlow

Sep 26 2024 43 mins  
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

Autism and potty training: Answering YOUR potty questions!

Sep 18 2024 24 mins  
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!

Rob Gorski: Raising three young autistic adult children

Sep 11 2024 56 mins  
Our guest is Rob Gorski, father to three autistic children, who is sharing his journey through podcasting, blogging, and social media. You might know him as TheAutismDad online. Rob’s children are in their early adult years so I wanted to hear from the perspective of a parent who is supporting young adult autistic children. Most of our listeners here are in the stage of raising

Visual supports: where to start, avoid teaching compliance, using technology, and more!

Jul 01 2024 22 mins  
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!

Improving sleep for children with ASD with Gabby Carmody

Jun 24 2024 43 mins  
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

Using engaging visuals supports with Tara Phillips

Jun 10 2024 34 mins  
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-

Ready set connect with Jessie Ginsburg, the sensory SLP

Jun 03 2024 39 mins  
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,

Why we are using visual supports during potty training

May 20 2024 12 mins  
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

Making travel possible for special needs families with Kayla Castro

May 13 2024 44 mins  
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

What's really going on in your child's classroom...

May 06 2024 23 mins  
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