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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 strateg

Molly Johnson


    • May 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    What's triggering the behavior?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 14:12


    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  

    Taking Visual Supports to a New Level with Tanna from Goally

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 43:43


    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/

    School collaboration with Jennifer Hofferber

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 31:35


    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/

    What to do about my autistic child biting and hitting?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 14:48


    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  

    Your autistic child's visual processing strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 13:57


    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?!

    How a mom's determination turned into a communication book series helping autistic children communicate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 28:56


    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/  

    Sleep solutions with George Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 42:01


    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/  

    Potty training myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 16:36


    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  

    Teaching strategies to children experiencing big emotions with Brody the Lion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 29:14


    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/  

    From rejection in the workplace to creating a company that embraces neurodiversity with Suzie from SavorStreet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 28:52


    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/  

    You can't change your child's mind but you can change their behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 11:05


    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  

    Building Sensory Strong Kids with OT Kelsea Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 24:33


    Learn from Kelsea as she explains how to understand your child's sensory needs and how to best respond to those needs! Follow Kelsea here! https://www.instagram.com/sensory_therapist/ Get her free sensory diet guide here! https://mailchi.mp/8e763d408b58/sensoryseries  

    When you're in a period of regression or not making progress...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 14:43


    When you feel like your child is in a period of regression or making limited progress on skills, you have some options. We are exploring those options on today's episode!   Watch my free masterclass learning how to implement 5 strategies to support your autistic child at home! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    Where your child is stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 12:43


    Today's episode explores your child's executive functioning difficulties and how they could be impacting their day-to-day activities.  If you are looking for support from Molly, make sure to watch this free masterclass to learn how you can get the support of an autism consultant when you join Autism Action Plans.  https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    Why you're not making progress on potty training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 12:58


    Since working with parents of autistic children, I've seen 5 reasons why progress is not being made when it comes to potty training. You might need to take a step back and first implement the 5 ways to support your autistic child before you move forward with a new skill. You can learn those 5 supports here by watching my free masterclass! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass    

    Why does your child keep engaging in this challenging behavior?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 12:52


    The behavior keeps showing up for a reason. Once we find out that reason, the behaviors can have a positive change.  If you want to learn more about supporting your child's challenging behavior, make sure to watch my free masterclass! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    Potty training Q&A with Kim from The Pottys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 56:29


    If potty training is on your mind, this Q&A interview is for you! Listen as Kim and I discuss questions asked by our Instagram followers.  Follow Kim here https://www.instagram.com/thepottys_training/  

    The biggest mistake I made as an autism teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 18:05


    I'm sharing the biggest mistake that I made when I was an autism teacher with the hope that it helps change how you see your child's ability.  You can watch my free masterclass to learn the 5 ways to support your autistic child here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    Gaining confidence parenting an autistic child with Elizabeth Ratliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 40:26


    Elizabeth shares part of her journey of making the switch from fear to confidence regarding her son's autism diagnosis.  If you are looking for the same support that Elizabeth receives, Autism Action Plans online course + community is for you! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/autismactionplans  

    Addressing IEP questions with Lisa Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 51:06


    Navigating the IEP process can lead to frustration and confusion for families. Lisa Wright is working with parents to take the overwhelm out and support you through developing your child's IEP with their school team.  Make sure you're following Lisa here! https://www.instagram.com/lisabaskinwright/  

    Answering your behavior questions PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 20:47


    Questions that I get asked the most are regarding behavior....challenging behavior to be exact. I'm answering more for you today! Have you watched my free 30 minute behavior masterclass yet? This will give you the information needed to start taking action on your child's challenging behaviors. https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    Why your child might be lacking motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 12:46


    Is it a struggle to motivate your child? Here are my reasons why your child could be lacking motivation.    Have you watched my free behavior masterclass? Get instant access here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    Your child's behavior will never change until

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 12:24


    I'm telling you exactly what needs to change before we expect a change in a child's behavior in this episode. Watch me free behavior masterclass here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    A conversation with Markeisha Hall about supporting your autistic child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 35:24


    Listen in on a conversation I had with Markeisha Hall, IEP expert and mom to an autistic son. Follow Markeisha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/markeisha_hall/ Don't forget to enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 1- leave a 5 star written review on my podcast 2-screenshot your review and send it to me by Instagram messaging or email me at molly@theautismconsultant.us Winners will be announced Friday, November 26

    Answering listener BEHAVIOR questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 34:29


    Hear listener questions and how to support a child in each situation.    Do the following to enter the $50 Amazon gift card giveaway: •leave a 5 star WRITTEN review for this podcast •screen shot the review •send me the review by messaging me on Instagram OR email it to me at molly@theautismconsultant.us •a winner will be announced November 26

    Autistic relationships with Stephanie Churma

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 46:17


    Listen in as I bring a guest Stephanie Chruma to discuss autistic relationships. Stehpanie is autistic as well as her partner and she is teaching us about her experience with relationships and how you can support your child! Connect with Stephanie here https://www.instagram.com/goodloveco/  

    A token board changes everyone's behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 12:58


    A token board is just one of many ways to positively support your child's behavior. Do you have my free download? https://www.theautismconsultant.us/freeresources Make sure you sign up to attend my FREE behavior masterclass on November 1! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    5 tips to know for your next IEP meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 75:14


    The IEP process has been a hot topic with my clients as the new school year starts. I'm giving you 5 tips in today's episode to prepare for your next IEP meeting.  Are you coming to my free behavior masterclass? I'm bringing back one of my best freebies! Make sure to register to save your spot! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/masterclass  

    A behavior story from when I was an autism teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 75:14


    Today I'm showing you a real life behavior example from my time in the classroom. I hope this scenario helps understand how to view and act on behavior that you might find to be challenging.  Have you considered joining us inside the Autism Parent Inner Circle?! Get more information on how to join here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Learning about autism from an autistic adult, Wes Langford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 75:14


    Wes Langford joined me yo answer YOUR questions! We talk about how to best support your child, the ABA debate and more!

    Lessons I've learned from my clients in the Autism Parent Inner Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 19:23


    This isn't my typical podcast episode. Today, I'm sharing the lessons that I've learned over the past year and a half from the Autism Parent Inner Circle.  Want more info on the program?! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Is uncertainty in your child's life causing setbacks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 12:00


    Your child sees unpredictability as a threat. We have to put supports into place to create a more predictable environment to help them thrive. This is what I help my clients with inside the Autism Parent Inner Circle! Are you joining us the next round? https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    The harm that comes from NOT presuming competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 20:19


    Not presuming competence can be one of the most harmful things we can unintentionally do to a child. Learn how to take the steps to start presuming competence to fully support your child.  If you are ready to receive my support, join the Autism Parent Inner Circle! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Is attention motivating your child's challenging behaviors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 13:56


    Attention might be the #1 reason why I see kids engage in challenging behavior. Listen to learn how to use your attention to motivate your child to engage in more appropriate behaviors.    If you are looking for my support inside the Autism Parent Inner Circle, get your name on the waitlist! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    When your child has a BIG response to hearing "NO!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 18:07


    Did you know that you and I can now work one-on-one together?! Yes, that's right. When you enroll in Autism Action Plans online course you receive 1 month of unlimited consulting support! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/autismactionplans  

    An Interview with Fred Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 32:02


    Listen in for my interview with Fred Marvel, a long time client inside the Autism Parent Inner Circle!

    Don't make this potty training mistake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 14:18


    Looking for a step-by-step guide to support your child's needs? Enroll in my new online course, Autism Action Plans!  https://www.theautismconsultant.us/autismactionplans  

    How to respond when we think a child doesn't understand us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 12:56


    Have you ever told your child to do something and then think to yourself, "does he understand what I'm saying?" Learn the best  strategies for helping your child understand and process what you have to say.

    Play your way to Connection with Kim from @autismplaytoday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 24:50


    Kim Korpady, autism expert and play therapist, joins the show to give her advice on connection, stimming, and more!  Make sure you're following Kim on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/autismplaytoday/

    Carrin Gilmore, autistic special educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 57:45


    Hear from Carrin Gilmore, autistic special educator and advocate. Follow and get to know Carrin better on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutautism/   Follow Autism Career Pathways https://autismcareerpathways.org/

    Breaking down refusal behaviors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 14:03


    Your child isn't refusing just for the fun of it. There is a meaning behind the behavior.  Are you interested in my support? If so, let's chat about it! https://calendly.com/molly-152/20min?month=2021-07 OR if you know that the Autism Parent Inner Circle is a fit for you, you can join us here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Teaching your child to self advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 15:17


    Self-advocacy might be the most important skill you can teach your child. Apply these simple strategies to support your child's ability to self advocate.  Looking for support? Let's chat! https://calendly.com/molly-152/20min?month=2021-07 OR if you know that the Autism Parent Inner Circle is the place for you, you can join us here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Insisting Sameness & Predictability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 16:32


    I'm breaking down what you need to know about your child insisting on sameness and predictability. You might be wondering if the Autism Parent Inner Circle is for you and your family. If that's you, schedule a call with me! We can chat about your needs and if the Inner Circle is a fit for you! https://calendly.com/molly-152/20min?month=2021-07 If you know the Inner Circle is the support you need, you can join us here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    The meltdown is NOT random!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 15:34


    You might be wondering if the Autism Parent Inner Circle is a fit for you and your family. If that's you, schedule a complimentary call with me! We can chat about your needs and if the Inner Circle is right for you! https://calendly.com/molly-152/20min?month=2021-06 If you know the Inner Circle is the support you need, you can join us here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    What to do about the power struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 13:11


    Let me help you see what's on the other side of the struggles you face by joining the Autism Parent Inner Circle. Grow your support team and your list of gains! Will I see you on the Inner Circle call on Thursday? https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    How your child will benefit in a visual-rich environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 18:10


    Don't forget to sign up for me free parent workshop! I'm teaching you everything you need to know to support your child's behavior needs! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/beyondthebehavior

    Preventing behaviors by addressing sensory needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 15:53


    The behaviors might be taking over your day right now but it doesn't have to stay that way. Sign up to attend my free parent workshop, Move Beyond the Behavior, so I can help you support your child's behavior needs!  https://www.theautismconsultant.us/beyondthebehavior  

    What your child ACTUALLY understands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 14:34


    If you're ready to make challenging behavior a thing of the past, I'll see you at my free parent workshop on June 21! Sign up and reserve your spot here https://www.theautismconsultant.us/beyondthebehavior  

    Building your challenging behavior toolbox

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 15:41


    Start receiving the support you deserve by joining myself and other parents inside of the Autism Parent Inner Circle! Let's start taking action together! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Bridging the gap between expert information & parents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 24:33


    Jenny from Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine joins today to tell us how her magazine is bridging the gap between research done by the top autism experts and parents.  Make sure to get on my email list to enter for a chance to win FREE subscriptions of the Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/ Are you interested in working with me in the Autism Parent Inner Circle?! Find out more info here! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

    Finding a motivator that works for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 14:05


    There are ways to predict and prevent the challenging behaviors you see at home. Learn more during my free parent training! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/beyondthebehavior   If you are looking for my support in the Autism Parent Inner Circle, get on the waitlist! https://www.theautismconsultant.us/innercircle  

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