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The Autism Consultant
Hosted by Molly Johnson · EN
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.
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Autism & Skill Development: Teaching Strategies That Feel 'Too Simple'…But Actually Work
1w ago00:14:52Tap to summarizeAre you constantly repeating yourself, modeling the same skills, and relying on visuals and wondering if you're doing enough? In this episode, we're talking about the teaching strategies that often feel too simple or too repetitive, but are actually some of the most effective ways to support autistic children. Learn why repetition, modeling, visual supports, slowing down expectations, and breaking skills into smaller steps are powerful tools for skill development...and why "doing more" isn't always the answer.
Transcribe →Autism & Behavior- The MOST powerful behavior tool
4w ago00:16:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're talking about one of the most powerful behavior tools you use every single day…your attention. Learn how attention influences behavior, why some behaviors keep increasing, and how to use connection intentionally to decrease challenging behaviors and support emotional regulation in autistic children. If you're ready for more support, guidance, and practical strategies, join my membership! Inside, you'll get access to my Behavior & Meltdown Online Course, ongoing coaching and collaboration from me, and you can attend my live workshop on decreasing challenging behaviors. You don't have to figure this out alone. https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership
Transcribe →Autism and Skill Development: Your child can't follow expectations they don't fully understand
May 1300:20:31Tap to summarizeIn 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: https://www.theautismconsultant.us/visualsupportsbundle
Transcribe →Autism and Potty Training: Stuck in Potty Withholding?
May 600:20:47Tap to summarizeIf 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: https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership
Transcribe →Autism and behaviors: My child won't transition away from the tablet without big behaviors
Apr 9, 202500:26:34Tap to summarizeIt 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! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/visualsupportsbundle
Transcribe →Communication strategies for your autistic child with Jamie Burch
Apr 2, 202500:35:33Tap to summarizeWe 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! https://www.instagram.com/inclusion.slp/
Transcribe →Autism and potty training: Must do's BEFORE you sit your child on the toilet
Mar 19, 202500:17:37Tap to summarizePotty 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. https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership
Transcribe →Using visual supports with your autistic child- the most common mistakes made when creating a visual-rich environment
Mar 13, 202500:26:23Tap to summarizeCreating 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! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/membership
Transcribe →Autism & behavior: How to teach your autistic child to wait for an item or activity
Jan 29, 202500:24:56Tap to summarizeWaiting 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! https://www.instagram.com/theautismconsultant/
Transcribe →Potty training your autistic child: how to help with potty refusals
Jan 22, 202500:23:35Tap to summarizeYou 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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