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Sensory Rest and Autism: Meeting Your Child's Baseline Needs (opens the original)
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In this episode, Hannah sits down with Taylor, a Special Education teacher at Little Light House, to explore a foundational approach to supporting Autism. Taylor walks parents through four key needs to check when dysregulation occurs: hydration, a full belly, rest, and health. She also unpacks the concept of sensory rest and why it looks different for neurodivergent children. If your child frequently struggles with dysregulation, this episode gives you a simple, powerful place to start. Every ki
DIRFloortime Explained: A Relationship-Based Autism Approach (opens the original)
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In this episode, Hannah sits down with Brooklyn, an Occupational Therapist at Little Light House, to explore DIRFloortime, a relationship-based, play-driven approach to supporting Autism. Brooklyn breaks down what DIR stands for, how it differs from behavioral approaches, and what a real DIRFloortime session looks like in practice. She also shares simple strategies parents can try at home with just ten minutes a day. If you're looking for a joyful, connection-first approach to supporting your ch
Building a Sensory Diet: An Everyday Lifestyle for Autism (opens the original)
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In this episode, Hannah sits down with Jodi, an Occupational Therapist at Little Light House, to explore what it really means to build a sensory lifestyle for kids with an Autism diagnosis. Jodi breaks down the difference between a sensory diet and a sensory lifestyle, walks through the eight senses and how different sensory thresholds show up in kids, and offers practical, realistic ways to weave sensory support into everyday routines at home and in the classroom. If sensory regulation feels ov
AAC for Autism: Giving Nonspeaking Kids a Voice (opens the original)
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In this episode, Hannah sits down with Riley, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Little Light House, to explore communication strategies for kids with an Autism diagnosis with a focus on AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Riley walks parents through early signs of communication need, practical at-home strategies, and how to choose the right speech therapy clinic. She also tackles one of the biggest myths around AAC: that it will prevent speech. If your child is struggling to commu
Autism and Feeding: Helping Picky and Selective Eaters (opens the original)
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In this episode, Hannah sits down with Jordan, an Occupational Therapist at Little Light House, to explore how Autism impacts feeding. Jordan breaks down the difference between typical picky eating, problem feeding, and sensory-based feeding needs, and why the distinction matters. She also covers safe foods, mealtime strategies, and how to create a low-pressure environment around food. If mealtimes feel stressful in your home, this episode will help you understand what's really going on and wher
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