Professional Development & Autism Classroom Setup Archives

We Wrote a Book! Introducing The Mindfulness Guide for Neurodivergent Learners With Sarah Habib

by taysia | Jan 13, 2026

In this special episode, Tara sits down with her friend and collaborator Sarah Habib from The Calm Caterpillar to share some exciting news—you’re hearing it here first! Together, they’ve written a brand-new book, The Mindfulness Guide for Neurodivergent Learners,...

Episode 147: Sesame Street & Autism: 10 Years Of Julia!

by taysia | Nov 4, 2025

In this special episode of The Autism Little Learners Podcast, I’m celebrating 10 years of Sesame Workshop’s Autism Initiative and the creation of the beloved character, Julia! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Kama Einhorn and Dr. Abigail Bucuvalas from...

Episode 141: Melissa & Doug®: Designing Toys That Inspire Learning

by taysia | Sep 23, 2025

In today’s episode of the Autism Little Learners Podcast, I’m joined by Sofia Dumery, Senior Vice President of Design at Melissa & Doug® Toys. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating timeless, high-quality toys that truly support children’s development,...

Episode 132: Reflections & Ripples: What Jordyn Zimmerman Taught Us

by taysia | Jul 22, 2025

In this powerful reflection episode, Tara shares one of the most impactful moments of her career—her conversation with Jordyn Zimmerman during the 2025 Preschool Autism Summit. Together, they unpack the importance of presuming competence, providing early AAC access,...

Episode 130: The Preschool Autism Summit

by digialityteam | Jul 8, 2025

In this episode, I’m sharing something really exciting with you—a sneak peek into the upcoming Preschool Autism Summit, happening July 14–16, 2025! You’ll get to hear short clips from some of our amazing presenters, and I’ll pop in between each one to give you a...

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