Tara Phillips

The Autism Little Learners Podcast

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You want to help your autistic students or child thrive — but it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Whether you're wondering how to build connection, teach communication, navigate sensory needs, or support your paras… you're in the right place. Welcome to The Autism Little Learners Podcast, where compassion meets practical strategy. Host Tara Phillips, a speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience, brings you neurodiversity-affirming insights, step-by-step tips, and real-world examples that help you feel confident, prepared, and inspired to support y...

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Tara Phillips

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#7 - 5 Tips To Support Co-Regulation & Self-Regulation 28.02.2023 20:07

We hear the term self-regulation all the time. But, we need to remember an important step of co-regulation. This episode will walk you through 5 tips for moving from co-regulation to self-regulation. You can grab the calming kit here . In This Episode You Will Learn: 5 tips for moving from co-regulation to self-regulation About what co-regulation is About what self-regulation is Visual suppor...

#6 - 10 Reasons To Use Adapted Books 21.02.2023 18:55

Using adapted books with your young autistic students can be incredibly beneficial for helping them learn and grow. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or caregiver, using adaptive books can help you support the child's development in a variety of ways. This episode will walk you through 10 reasons to use adapted books at home or school. You can grab the free visual pieces for "Brown Bear, Brown...

#5 - Visuals For Autism: Using Them At Home 14.02.2023 18:55

Implementing visual supports at home can be overwhelming. You may be a parent, caregiver, or family member who is thinking "where do I even start when it comes to visuals at home?". Or, you might be a teacher or childcare provider who is supporting a family with a young autistic child. Whichever category you fall under, I'm hoping you can walk away with some actionable ideas today! In This E...

#4 - Autism Classroom Q & A 07.02.2023 19:55

Thanks for joining us for Tuesday Talks With Tara & Jason Phillips. These Q & A episodes will air on the first Tuesday of each month. I love brainstorming with you and helping you come up with ideas, so be sure to submit a question by sending me a DM on Instagram or Facebook. You can also submit using this link . Links Mentioned In This Episode About Visual Supports: Visual Schedules Made Ea...

#3 - 5 Best Visuals For An Autism Classroom! 31.01.2023 22:01

In this episode, I share 5 of my favorite visual supports to start with in an autism classroom. They work at home too! Stop reinventing the wheel and try these visuals that are tried and true and have stood the test of time. In This Episode You Will Learn: 5 different visual supports for autism Why each of these visual supports are valuable How to implement these visuals with autistic children...

#2 - Visuals And Autism: 3 Tips To Take Action! 24.01.2023 9:26

Let's talk about visual supports and autism. Educators and parents are told to "use visual supports" and there is a good reason why. They are an evidence-based strategy for autistic children! However, it can be difficult to navigate the countless visuals that pop up in a google search. Which visual strategies are proven to work? Which visuals should I create for my autism classroom? Where do...

#1 - Learn About What The Autism Little Learners Podcast Can Help You With! 14.01.2023 3:51

Thank you for listening to this quick little mini-episode of the Autism Little Learners Podcast! I'm so excited about all of the goodness and actionable strategies that this podcast is going to give you in its full-length episodes. I want YOU to come away with strategies that are tried and true and REALLY word for young autistic children. Whether you are a parent, family member, or educator, t...