PLAY PODCASTS
The Autism Little Learners Podcast

The Autism Little Learners Podcast

Tara Phillips

195 episodesEN

Show overview

The Autism Little Learners Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 195 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 14 min and 45 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Tara Phillips.

Episodes
195
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
20 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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 young autistic children. This show is relaxed, upbeat, and packed with actionable ideas you can use right away — whether you're a special educator, SLP, general education teacher, paraprofessional, parent, grandparent, or anyone who loves a young autistic child. Each episode explores topics like: Teaching communication and AAC in natural, joyful ways Using visual supports and routines to create predictability Fostering co-regulation and independence Understanding sensory needs and reducing stress Supporting paraprofessionals with clarity and compassion Building strong, trusting relationships with autistic kids Tara's approach is rooted in connection over compliance — helping you see each child's strengths, honor their communication style, and create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Subscribe to The Autism Little Learners Podcast and join the movement toward more compassionate, affirming early childhood education. Connect with Tara: 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/autismlittlelearners 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/autismlittlelearners 🌐 Website: autismlittlelearners.com

Latest Episodes

View all 195 episodes

#195 Stop Making Kids Prove They're "Ready" For AAC

Oct 6, 202614 min

#194 Nonspeaking AAC User & Autistic Woman Jordyn Zimmerman on Communication

Sep 29, 20261h 5m

#193: Is It Behavior or a Stress Response? Supporting Autistic Children With Compassion

Sep 22, 202618 min

#192: Why Are Transitions So Hard for Autistic Children? Understanding the Why Before the Strategies

Sep 15, 202620 min

#191: 5 Must-Have Visual Supports for Autistic Preschoolers

Sep 8, 202618 min

#190: Regulation Before Expectation: Supporting Autistic Students in the Classroom

Sep 1, 202620 min

#189: Connection Comes Before Teaching

Aug 25, 202617 min

#188: Regulate, Connect, Routines: These Come Before Teaching

Aug 18, 202616 min

#187: Autism Is Not A Tragedy with Cari Ebert (Keynote from 2026 Preschool Autism Summit)

Aug 11, 20261h 15m

#186: It's Not Defiance, It's PDA (with Casey Ehrlich) Encore

Aug 4, 202648 min

#185: Why Prompting Backfires: Gestalt Language Processing with Alexandria Zachos - Encore

Jul 28, 202650 min

#184: It Started in the Hardest Year of My Life: Autism Little Learners

Jul 21, 202612 min

#183 Presuming Competence in the Preschool Classroom

Jul 14, 202613 min

#182 Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom with NYT Best Seller Alyssa Blask Campbell

Jul 7, 202647 min

#181: Every Non-Speaking Child Should Have Access To Robust AAC with AAC User, Jordyn Zimmerman

Jun 30, 20261h 5m

#180 Preschool Autism Summit: How it came to be & the movement we're building together

Jun 23, 202631 min

#179: The 4-Letter Shift That Changes How You See Behavior!

Jun 16, 202616 min

#178: What If Too Many Questions Are Quieting Your AAC Learners?

Jun 9, 202614 min

#177: Echolalia Is Communication (Not Something to Eliminate)

Jun 2, 20260 min

#176: Before Words: Why Symbolic Sounds Matter More Than You Think

May 26, 202617 min