Best Vidya Banerjee Podcasts (2024)

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Foods to be included in a autism diet 6:02

1M ago6:02

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Nutrition is very important for children on the spectrum as many of them are picky or selective eaters . This might result in nutritional deficiencies. we have to include foods in to their diet which pack a nutritional punch . In this episode I will be giving you a list of 10 foods which [ack a nutritional [omch which you can incorporate in your ch…

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Question and Answers episode 8:15

2M ago8:15

8:15

I receive many questions from fellow autism parents today i will be answering some of them . hope you find it helpful.

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Adapted Literacy Activities for nonverbal children with autism 8:06

2M ago8:06

8:06

Literacy is very important for all kids including nonverbal ones . Our nonverbal children have a way to surprise us as they are always taking in so much information from the environment even though it is not apparent to us.In this episode I will be sharing three adapted literacy activities which were shared with me by my son's AAC team and Speech l…

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Difference between Reinforcement and Bribery 6:17

2M ago6:17

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Reinforcement is something which comes after a positive behaviour which increases the chances of that behaviour happening again in the future.Reinforcement is often confused with Bribery although they are not the same in terms of when the reinforcer is delivered .In this episode I break down the key differene between both.…

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Proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviors in children with autism 8:04

2M ago8:04

8:04

All behavior is communication. Behaviors do not happen in vacuum. They happen for a reason.In this episode I will be sharing proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors .

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Significance of Autism Awareness Day 7:11

3M ago7:11

7:11

Today is 2nd April. it is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day. In this episode i am speaking about the significance of this day amd what it means to autism families worldwide.

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10 tips for Travelling with a child with autism. 7:07

4M ago7:07

7:07

Traveling with a child with autism or any disability can be hard and overwhelming. In this episode, I am giving you 10 tips for travelling with your child with autism.

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Episde #118 All About My New Position! 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

Back in November, I teased that I was starting a new position at my center. On December 1, I announced I was a part-time salary BCBA. I originally intended this podcast to be released that day but due to a number of issues, it kept getting pushed back. 3 months later we are finally releasing it! Truth be told that is a good thing! I know more about…

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Cracking the CEU Code: All You Need to Know for BCBAs 16:30

4M ago16:30

16:30

This covers everything you need to know about getting CEUs as a BCBA, including: What are CEUS? Why do we need CEUS? How many CEUs do we need? Where can we find CEUs? How can we make CEUS more affordable? Check out the BCBA handbook for the most up-to-date information: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBAHandbook_231023-2-a.pdf Chec…

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Errorless Teaching Strategy for children on the spectrum. 6:18

5M ago6:18

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Errorless teaching is a strategy in which we give the student or child the correct answer so they cant make a mistake or error and then slowly fade the prompt . I am linking 2 errorless activities from my teachers pay teachers store which you can download for free.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Errorless-work-Tasks-10606659.https://www…

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Struggles of picky eating in children with autism. 7:50

6M ago7:50

7:50

Picky eating is a major concern for many children on the spectrum which can lead to a host of problems like nutrient deficiencies.constipation and a host of other issues . In this episode I will be going through some strategies which can help with your child's picky eating.

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Question Answer Episode 9:04

6M ago9:04

9:04

I continue to receive many questions from fellow autism parents about a range of issues associated with autism. In this episode i am answering some of those questions as there are chances many of you might have the same questions.

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Significance of executive functioning skills for children with autism 7:42

6M ago7:42

7:42

Executive functioning skills are skills needed to complete and execute a task. Children with autism struggle with these skills . A deficit in these skills can cause deficits in many areas like speech,independentfunctioning and social skills.In this episode I talk about what are executive functioning skills, types of executive functioning skills ,ti…

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AAC TIPS 9:09

9M ago9:09

9:09

October is AAC awareness month . I will be sharing 10 tips in honour of AAC awareness month.These tips will be very helpful if you are starting this journey .

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How to teach children on the spectrum. 10:09

10M ago10:09

10:09

In this episode I am giving you tips and strategies you can use at home to teach your child on the spectrum in order to maximize their learning .if you find this podcast helpful kindly leave me a rating or a review on your preferred podcast platform.

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Independent work tasks for children on the spectrum 7:11

10M ago7:11

7:11

Independence is the goal for all children on the spectrum. Children on the spectrum struggle with tasks initiation and task completion. we also need to maintain the skills the child has already learned and mastered. We can do this by setting up independent work tasks for our children . In this episode I am giving lots of ideas and suggestions for w…

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question Answer episode 8:51

10M ago8:51

8:51

I receive lots of questions from fellow autism parents on my social media. I will be answering some of the questions today . if you have any questions send me a message on my social media @autismfamilystory . I will answer your questions in a future episode.

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Evidence based Interventions for autistic children 7:07

10M ago7:07

7:07

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children as young as 18 months of age or younger. it is a spectrum disorder. In this episode I will be focusing on signs of autism as many parents are not aware about them.I will also be focusing on interventions for autistic children as many are evidence based and many are not.…

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Tips for dental visits for children on the spectrum 5:46

12M ago5:46

5:46

Going to the dentist can be scary and overwhelming for many children specially children on the spectrum. In this episode I will give you some strategies to prepare your child for the visit

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Question and answer episode 8:29

1y ago8:29

8:29

In this episode I will be answering questions I received from fellow parents of children on the spectrum

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Yoga for children with asd 4:33

1y ago4:33

4:33

Children on autism spectrum have difficulty in sensory processing and sensory integration . They also have trouble with body awareness and motor planning . In this episode I talk about how yoga helps children on the spectrum.

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Travel tips for children on the spectrum. 7:45

1y ago7:45

7:45

Summer is here. It can be overwhelming for families to travel with a child on the spectrum. In this episode I am giving you tips and strategies to make your travel with your child on the spectrum less overwhelming. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies…

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ABA therapy for autistic children 6:05

1y ago6:05

6:05

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. it is the science of behavior. its evidence based intervention for helping children with autism to learn new skills and improve their overall development. In this episode I am focusing on various skills ABA therapy teaches children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help…

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Episode #116 5 Tips That Help Me Be Confident in the Dreaded Peer Review 11:27

1y ago11:27

11:27

Peer Reviews are one of the most stressful things I have gone through as a BCBA. They make me super anxious but I have figured out some tips that help. I narrowed it down to 5 overall things that I do before meetings. In this podcast, we cover what treatment plans are, the 4 most common things I have happen with my treatment plans, and my tips for …

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Strategies to help children on spectrum adjust to summer break 5:30

1y ago5:30

5:30

Summer break is around the corner. Children on the spectrum crave a routine and structure. In this episode I am giving you some strategies to help children on spectrum adjust to summer break.I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help th…

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Episode #115 How to Foster Positive Parent Teacher Communication with Autism Parent Vidya Banerjee 25:31

1y ago25:31

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Vidya is a mother of a child with Autism. Her son Aarian was diagnosed 15 years ago and she has dedicated her time to not only learning how to support her son but sharing what she has learned with other parents. In this podcast, we share tips for fostering parent-teacher communication. We cover how to establish communication, what we can do to help…

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How to be a involved parent for your child on the spectrum. 9:15

1y ago9:15

9:15

As parents of children with spectrum we have a big responsibility to help our child learn and practice skills in order to make progress. if we only depend on the teachers or the therapists for our child to make progress that's not helpful. We need to work with our child consistently as per their capacity in order for them to learn skills and make p…

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How to choose ABA therapy center for your children with autism. 6:18

1y ago6:18

6:18

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. it is the science of behavior . it is god standard intervention which is evidence based and used to help children with autism.The parent needs to do research on their part to choose right center for their child. I will discussing important points you need to consider while choosing the right center for your…

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Strategies to reduce toxins exposure in children with autism 8:09

1y ago8:09

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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is on the rise these days. Helping children with autism is a multidimensional approach with therapy being one part, focussing on nutrition and lifestyle is critical for children with autism.In this episode, I am giving you strategies that I am personally using at home to help my son with autism.I have a …

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Episode #114: Trying something new in Quarter 2 10:29

1+ y ago10:29

10:29

You guys have heard about my monthly plans many times-they used to be my favorite thing! But they just were not working anymore, and that is okay. Routines and schedules can change from season to season, year to year. Adjust to match what you need right now. This short podcast covers what I am trying in Quarter 2 and the projects I have coming down…

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Work Life Balance for mothers of children with autism. 5:50

1+ y ago5:50

5:50

Autism is the fastest growing disability in todays times. Whether to work or not to work depends on the family's situation and finances . Autism therapies are expensive and continue to rise these days. Most insurance companies pay for part of therapy while many don't . In this episode I speak about how to achieve work life balance for mothers of ch…

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Depression in mothers of autistic children 6:52

1+ y ago6:52

6:52

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder . Parenting a autistic child can be very overwhelming and isolating at the same time. it causes lots of stress and burnout in mothers of children wirh autism.In this episode i am speaking about Depression in mothers of autistic children and some strategies to prevent it.Mothers of autistic children need to ma…

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Eight Tips for Picky eating children with autism. 6:29

1+ y ago6:29

6:29

Nutrition is very important for all of us .Many autistic children are picky eaters which creates difficulties in feeding them a nutritionally balanced diet . This can lead to nutritional deficiencies and host of other issues including constipation which is common in autistic children.In this episode, I am giving you eight tips which can help to red…

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Settling into new classroom and learning that it's not that bad with Ashley from Spedtacular Days 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

17:13

Ashley came on the podcast back in August. She has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She started a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school and we talked about the challenges she was facing. This is a check-in, halfway through the school year! H…

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Autism and Seizures. 6:19

1+ y ago6:19

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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children as young as eighteen months of age or younger. Many autistic children have a dual diagnosis of autism and seizures. In this episode, I am speaking about the difference between epilepsy and seizures. I am also sharing some do's and don't when your child is having a seizure, the symptoms o…

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How to manage challenging behaviors in children with autism. 9:26

1+ y ago9:26

9:26

Behavior is something we all do. All behaviors are a form of communication. Behaviors don't happen randomly. They happen for a reason. All behaviors have a function. The acronym is called S.E.A.T .In this episode I am giving you some strategies on how you can manage your child's challenging behaviors at home. A BCBA which stands for Board certified…

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Episode #113: 5 SMALL CHANGES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

I made a lot of changes in 2022 that significantly reduced my anxiety and improved my life. This podcast gives a recap in 5 areas, with lots of ideas for you. I mention a couple of other podcasts and resources in this episode. Find the links below! Blog Version- https://adaptationstation.net/5-small-changes-that-changed-my-life-for-the-better/ Orgi…

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Episode #112 4 Ways I Keep Myself Calm and Organized with Planners and Schedules 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

11:26

I love planners and to-do lists so much that I keep 4 separate ones. Intense, I know but I THRIVE off of structure. In today's episode, I will take about the 4 different types I use and how they work together. You absolutely do not need to use all 4, but I hope it gives you a lot of different ideas to try if you are struggling with structure as wel…

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Episode 111: Freezer Meals 12:43

1+ y ago12:43

12:43

Finally! Why I started making freezer meals, the materials you need, tips to save time and money, and I recipe list is below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6eBzFFOs-WQSoRBf0Hyfq9UMdO3GgAmU9O1iv9kx1U/edit

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6 Tips for autism friendly Thanksgiving. 5:54

1+ y ago5:54

5:54

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in US and Canada. It is celebrated to give thanks for everything we have including food, family and friends. Holidays can be very stressful for children with autism as they love to have routine and structure. In this episode I am giving you 6 tips for an autism friendly Thanksgiving. I have a blog www.autismfamily…

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Episode 110: Ethics is Tricky-I can Help! BCBA Study Podcast 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

The first time I took the BCBA exam, I didn’t study ethics very much. I thought I was an ethical person and would instinctively know what the correct answer was. Countless people advised against that strategy but I tuned them out and promptly failed the exam. The second time around I took ethics a lot more seriously because ethics are complex! This…

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Episode 109: 9 Freebies and a Walk Down Memory Lane 14:57

1+ y ago14:57

14:57

This podcast shares 9 freebies I made earlier this month and the history behind each freebie. If you have ever been interested in how I got started with my Teachers Pay Teachers store, this highlights a couple of stories behind some of the products that I sell. Blog post with all of the links-http://adaptationstation.net/beach-week-freebies-2022/ E…

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Episode 108: Hobbies: Why They Make Us Happy and How To Find Time for Them 12:32

2y ago12:32

12:32

We know we need hobbies, but do we know why? How do we find time? What should we even do for a hobby? That's what this podcast is all about! It's loaded with research (in a very manageable way) looking at why hobbies help us mentally and physically. Research Article-https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health W…

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Episode 107: 5 Easy Tips to Make your Classroom Assessments Efficient 9:35

2y ago9:35

9:35

After spending years struggling to get assessments done in my classroom, I finally consolidated 5 tips to make assessment blocks more efficient. In this super short (we are talking under 10 minutes) podcast, we cover all 5 tips with examples and some common assessments I used in my classroom. The assessments are linked below: Verbal Behavior Milest…

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Episode 106: The Scary Process of Leaving Teaching and Finally Finding Peace 3 Years Later 15:57

2y ago15:57

15:57

It's been three years since I left teaching and I finally feel at peace with where I'm at now. We cover all of the decisions and emotions and break it down into 4 parts. Each section has supplemental podcasts if you want to learn more! Part 1: Making The Decision to Leave Teaching/Finding my New Job Why I Left My Classroom Making the Decision I Did…

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How occupational therapy can help children with autism 7:15

2y ago7:15

7:15

Autism is a neurological disorder affecting children as young as 18 months of age. There are many interventions for children with autism. Some are evidence-based and many are not. In today's episode, I share how occupational therapy can help your child with autism. I am not an occupational therapist, consult an occupational therapist trained in sen…

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The complex feeling of an experienced teacher in a new classroom with Ashley from Spedtaculardays 18:58

2y ago18:58

18:58

Ashley has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She is starting a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school. We chat about the complexity of being with a staff you already know but in a job that is very different than what you are used to. Ashley wi…

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BCBA One Year Reflection 13:41

2y ago13:41

13:41

How has it already been a year since I passed my BCBA exam?! In this podcast we talk about my favorite parts of being a BCBA, the hardest parts and everything in between!

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How to work with nonverbal kids with autism. 7:31

2y ago7:31

7:31

It is a well-known fact more than 40%of children with autism are nonverbal. In this episode, I am sharing some ways you can work with nonverbal children. It is important we presume competence while working with nonverbal children which requires a mindset change on our part as parents and professionals working with nonverbal kids. I have a blog www.…

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Episode #103 A 4:30 Wake Up Reduced my Anxiety and Changed My Life-Why Routines Help 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

This isn't just a look at my morning routine-it walks you through my brainstorming session to help you figure out a morning routine that works for you!Read the blog here-http://adaptationstation.net/a-430-wake-up-reduced-my-anxiety-and-changed-my-life-why-routines-help/

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