Childcare expert Antoinette Elliott joins Shannon to share important information parents and caregivers need to know to appropriately support children on the autism spectrum. Today’s jargon is Adaptive Skills.
00:00 Disclaimer
00:31 Show Intro & Welcome
00:55 Today’s Topic: Child Care Support
01:16 About Shannon & Neurodiversity
02:05 Autism Live Mission & Community
02:58 Why Child Care Matters for Parents
04:33 Finding & Trusting Caregivers
05:18 Halloween Fundraiser Announcement
06:22 Where to Watch & Listen (Podcast Info)
07:54 Ad-Free Subscription Option
08:41 How to Support the Show (Like, Share, Subscribe)
11:07 Jargon of the Day: Adaptive Skills
12:38 What Are Adaptive Skills?
13:44 Examples: Toileting, Hygiene, Independence
15:00 Why Adaptive Skills Matter for Families
17:09 Potty Training: What Parents Should Know
20:06 Guest Introduction: Antoinette Elliott
21:09 Why Child Care Feels Out of Reach for Parents
21:55 Importance of Caregiver Training
23:44 Understanding Child Behavior & Crisis
24:14 Supporting Children Without Burnout
25:36 How to Evaluate Therapists & RBTs
26:50 About All Our Children Elite Child Care Academy
29:33 Marcus Autism Crisis Prevention Training
32:02 Problems with Untrained Staff
33:47 Why Training Improves Outcomes
36:01 Concerns About RBT Training Quality
40:04 Success Story: Rapid Potty Training
41:54 Why the Right Therapist Matters
42:18 Expanding Training Beyond One School
46:26 How Parents Can Choose the Right Caregiver
49:48 Group Settings & Social Development
51:02 Impact of COVID on Child Behavior
56:10 How to Find the School Online
58:05 Why Parents Need Breaks Too
59:02 Child Care Costs & Funding Options
01:01:29 Flexible Scheduling & Drop-Ins
01:02:19 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
01:03:04 Outro & Next Episode
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