The Autism Exchange Podcast
Welcome to The Autism Exchange Podcast
Where Knowledge Meets Practice
🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Allegra Montemayor, Ph.D.
Brought to you by Education Service Center, Region 20
About the Podcast:
The Autism Exchange Podcast is a dedicated space designed to support educators, instructional assistants, leaders, and families as they navigate the complexities of autism across educational settings. This podcast was created to move beyond awareness and into application.
Each episode is grounded in research, shaped by real classroom experiences, and centered on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. The focus is not only on what we know about autism, but on how we translate that knowledge into meaningful, sustainable supports for students.
Through conversations, reflections, and shared expertise, The Autism Exchange bridges research, practice, and systems-level thinking to help schools build environments where students with autism can thrive.
Whether you are an educator seeking practical classroom strategies, a professional looking to strengthen best practices, or a caregiver wanting to better understand autism supports, this podcast is for you!
🎧 Listeners can expect episodes that explore:
✅ Evidence-based practices in autism
✅ Behavior supports grounded in prevention, clarity and structure
✅ Classroom design and instructional practices that reduce barriers before behavior occurs
✅ The role of instructional assistants and support staff in student success
✅ Collaboration between schools, families, and service providers
✅ Reflections on implementation, capacity-building, and systems-level support
✅ Voices from the field, including educators, specialists, and practitioners
💡 Have a Topic Suggestion? We want to hear from YOU. If you have a question or topic you would like us to explore, please share it with us. The Autism Exchange is shaped by the conversations that matter most to our listeners. 📩 Email Me Your Suggestions!
