Toilet training is one of the most important skills we can teach our learners. When it comes to our learners with special needs or autism, it means we can promote their dignity. We feel strongly that toilet training should be introduced as soon as a child is ready. Here, we talk about prerequisite skills, intrinsic motivation, and how to build momentum befor ... Show More
Jun 30
Burnout in ABA: Boundaries, Emotional Labor, and Sustainable Practice
Burnout in ABA is not always about long hours or packed schedules. Often, it comes from the emotional labor that accompanies supporting clients, families, staff, and teams every day. In this conversation, we explore the invisible demands of helping professions and how constantly ... Show More
16m 10s
Jun 23
Parent Training in ABA: How to Teach Parents Without Overwhelming Them
Parent training is one of the most important parts of ABA, but it can quickly become overwhelming when families are given too much information, too many strategies, or expectations that do not fit into their daily lives. In this conversation, we share practical ways to make paren ... Show More
14m 35s
Sep 2024
84: Potty Training and Learning
<p>In this episode, I get into the real deal about learning and how it applies to potty training. Spoiler: you’re not teaching your child how to pee or poop—they already know how to do that! What we’re really teaching is where to put it. I cover why consistency, repetition, and c ... Show More
20m 51s
Sep 2025
Episode 339: Encore Episode: Ins and Outs of Potty Training for Children with Autism with Tara Phillips
In this episode, we chat with Tara Phillips, founder of Autism Little Learners, about the ins and outs of potty training for children with autism. Tara shares her expertise on recognizing signs that a child may be ready to start potty training and the key prerequisites or readine ... Show More
40m 8s