#107 - From Grief to Growth: The Story of Autism Little Learners

Tara shares her journey of founding Autism Little Learners, a platform dedicated to supporting educators and parents of young autistic children. Inspired by personal loss and a professional gap in resources, she creates engaging materials and training to empower those working with autistic children. The conversation highlights the impact of the pandemic on education, the importance of community and collaboration, and the personal motivations that drive her mission. Takeaways: Autism Little Learners was founded in response to personal loss. There was a significant gap in resources for young autistic children. The pandemic highlighted the need for accessible educational materials. Creating free stories during the pandemic helped many families. Training for educators and parents is essential alongside resources. The Autism Little Learners membership provides community support. Courses developed include Potty Train with Compassion and Visual Schedules Made Easy. Collaboration with other professionals enhances the community's impact. Family support has been crucial in Tara's journey. The mission is to create compassionate classrooms for autistic children. Links: Autism Little Learners Membership: www.autismlittlelearners.com/member Potty Train With Compassion Course: https://autismlittlelearners.lpages.co/potty-train-with-compassion/ Visual Schedules Made Easy Course: https://autismlittlelearners.lpages.co/visual-schedules-made-easy-course/ Teachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/autism-little-learners Get on the Preschool Autism Summit Waitlist: https://autismlittlelearners.myflodesk.com/spxk8iqd9s You may also be interested in these supports: Visual Support Starter Set  Visual Supports Facebook Group Autism Little Learners on Instagram Autism Little Learners on Facebook