Best Vidya Banerjee Podcasts (2025)

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Encore Episode- Tips for successful summer break for kids with autism 5:28

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The school is going to be done for summer break. Summer break can be very difficult and overwhelming for kids with autism as they are used to structure and routines. in this episode i am giving you some tips for successful summer break for children with autism. follow my podcast and leave a 5 star rating and review on Apple podcast or Spotify if yo…

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IEP meetings and What every autisn parent should know 8:31

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It can get very confusing hearing all special education terms . Many times as parents we struggle to understand them . In today’s episode I am speaking on What is IEP? What are IEP meetings and what you can do to prepare for them . I hope you listen to the full episode and if you find it helpful leave me a 5 star rating or review on Apple Podcasts,…

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Navigating autism in India 6:39

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In this episode I talk about Navigating autism in India . I will also be speaking on some local and national organisations which offer supports and services to autism parents in India . If you find this episode beneficial give me a 5 star rating and review on Apple podcast, Good pods or Spotify. This will help my podcast reach more autism parents .…

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How to teach nonverbal toddler to talk 7:32

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Have you tried everything to get your nonverbal toddler to talk but nothing seems to work . I have been there . In this episode I am sharing research backed strategies which helped my son . I hope it helps your toddler too . In this episode I am sharing strategies to help communication in your toddlers without pressure .…

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Encore Episode - 5 things you should not do as a autism parent 3:16

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We are constantly being told things we need to do as autism parents. In today's episode I will tell you 5 things you should not do as an autism parent. I am sure you will be surprised to hear these but these things are critical to your child's success. share this episode with a fellow autism parent . leave me a 5 star rating and review on Apple or …

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Encore episode Significance of Autism awareness and acceptance 6:52

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April is the start of Autism awareness and acceptance month. For families of children living with autism the awareness and acceptance is year round. In this episode I share the significance of Autism awareness and acceptance .

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How you can help your child at home when you are waiting for autism services 8:45

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Autism diagnosis is on the rise . There are long waitlists parents have to face when they are waiting for autism services . In part 1 of this episode I am going to talk about things you can work with your child at home while you are waiting for autism services . In this episode I am sharing lots of practical tips you can use at home . #autismsuppor…

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Why is my child engaging in challenging behaviours 9:34

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We all know children with autism struggle with communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviours . They might engage in challenging behaviour due to these challenges . As parents we are clueless as to why the child is engaging in a particular behaviour and what we can do to help them . In this episode I am going to talk about the possible…

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Questions and answer episode 6:30

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In this episode I will be answering some questions I received from fellow autism parents . If you have any questions send me a direct message on my Instagram @autismfamilystory . I will answer them in a future podcast episode #autismqanda #autismawareness #autismsupport #autismparenting #autismpodcast #autismeducation #parentingtips Follow my podca…

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Celebrating 100 episodes - our journey, beginnings and take always 6:03

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In this milestone episode I share about our journey,beginnings of Autismfamilystory my brand how it came to life with a mission to help fellow autism parents around the world with everything I have learnt over last 17 years raising my own son on the autism spectrum. Follow me on Instagram @Autismfamilystory and subscribe to my channel Autismfamilys…

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How to foster independence in your child with autism,Tips for parents 8:41

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Independence is the goal for all our children with autism. In this episode I am giving you some tips you can start implementing right away to help your child towards independence .

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Question and Answer Episode 5:38

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I get many questions from fellow autism parents on my social media so in today’s episode I am answering some of those questions. If you want me to answer any question send me a message on Instagram @autismfamilystory and follow me there and on YouTube

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Decoding ABA jargon for autism parents 5:56

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ABA has lots of jargon which can be very confusing for parents of children with autism. In this episode I will be simplifying the jargon in layman’s language so it will be easy for you to understand.

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Financial costs of autism for families 5:00

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Autism diagnosis is on high rise these days . With raising a child with autism comes a high financial cost which can be puts pressure on families . In this episode I talk about financial costs associated with autism and some programs which can help parents with financial costs raising their child with autism…

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Encore episode Early intervention and autism 5:12

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Autism is a neurological disorder of varying severity . It’s a spectrum disorder . In this episode I discuss what is autism, signs of autism and importance of early intervention in children with autism

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Question and answer episode 6:18

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In this episode I will be answering some questions. I received on my social media from fellow what is your parents? I hope you find this helpful. If you have any questions, you want me to answer in my podcast, send me a message at@autismfamilystory on Instagram .

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How to help your child with autism use AAC at home 9:04

9M ago9:04

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AAC stands for Alteenative and Augmentative communication. Many parents feel overwhelmed on how to help their child communicate with their AAC device . In this episode I am sharing some tips and strategies which will help you to become a good communication partner while helping your child to learn how to communicate with their AAC…

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Task boxes for kids with autism and special education 7:00

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Task boxes are a great way to work on independence skills for children with autism. In this episode I am sharing lots of ideas with you to create task boxes at home for your child

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Episode 91- 7 strategies to follow when you are parenting a nonverbal child with autism 6:57

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In this episode I will be sharing 7 strategies to follow when you are parenting a nonverbal child with autism

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How to differentiate between a meltdown and tantrum 4:41

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In today’s episode I will be speaking about how to differentiate between a Meltdown and tantrum .

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Episode 89 5:33

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Question and Answer episode

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5 ABA myths debunked 4:25

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ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis which is the gold standard evidence based intervention for children on the autism spectrum. In this episode I am busting 5 ABA myths.

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Foods to be included in a autism diet 6:02

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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

1y ago8:15

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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

1y ago8:06

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

1+ y ago9:04

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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

1+ y ago7:42

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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

2y ago9:09

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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

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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

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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

2y ago8:51

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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

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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

2y ago5:46

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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

2y ago8:29

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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

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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

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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

2y ago6:05

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…