Sep 29, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
When an autistic child is melting down, refusing, running away, or saying “no,” what looks like challenging behavior may actually be a stress response or an important form of communication.
In this episode, Tara is revisiting the way we think about behavior in autistic preschoolers and asking us to look underneath...
Sep 15, 2026
Transitions are often the first part of the preschool day to fall apart for autistic children, especially when routines change, activities end, or expectations shift quickly.
Every. Single. Year.
In this episode, Tara is talking less about transition tricks and more about why transitions are genuinely so hard for many...
Sep 8, 2026
If you’re looking for the best visual supports for autistic preschoolers, these five foundational tools can make classroom routines, transitions, communication, and everyday expectations easier to understand.
In this episode, Tara is going back to the basics and sharing five of her favorite visual supports for young...
Sep 1, 2026
Supporting regulation in the classroom starts with understanding what an autistic child’s nervous system needs before we focus on expectations, participation, or learning. That’s why regulation is the focus of Week 3 of our Back to School Foundations series.
By early September, you’ve probably moved past...