# Michelle Garcia Winner

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Untold Power of Inclusive IEPs and AI Tools for Autistic Learners

Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio When we do IEPs right, great things happen for kids—it's all about high quality, true partnership, and believing in the incredible potential of every student. In this episode, you get to hear from Laura Wilks, someone who’s b…

Show #107 Solving Problems Before They Become Problems

Join Lori Boll and Social Thinking founder Michelle Garcia Winner as they dive into the How to Solve Problems Before They Become Problems framework—an easy-to-use think sheet that guides students to identify challenges, explore multiple choices, anticipate what happens next, and manage anxiety. Thi…

71: Intro to Social Thinking and Teaching Kids to Be Social Detectives

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the world of Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke! In this episode, I tell you about Social Thinking, and introduce you to some key terms used in Social Thinking resources, such as the book "You Are A Social Detective!" I love using this resource i…

The Soft Skills: Helping Your Student with ADHD Thrive in College!

College readiness isn’t just about academics — it’s equally about relationships, communication, and emotional awareness. In this conversation with Emerging’s Founder & CEO, Laura Barr, we explored the soft skills that help students with ADHD thrive socially and personally in college. The session hi…

What Screens Are Stealing From ADHD Kids (And How to Rebuild Those Skills) | Michelle Garcia Winner

Join Our Patreon and Find All of Our Faves! Screens aren’t the enemy. But they are replacing something our ADHD kids desperately need: real-world skill practice. In this powerful kickoff episode of the Chaos & Caffeine Screens Campaign, Danielle sits down with internationally recognized social-cogn…

What Screens Are Stealing From ADHD Kids (And How to Rebuild Those Skills) | Michelle Garcia Winner

Join Our Patreon and Find All of Our Faves! Screens aren’t the enemy. But they are replacing something our ADHD kids desperately need: real-world skill practice. In this powerful kickoff episode of the Chaos & Caffeine Screens Campaign, Danielle sits down with internationally recognized social-cogn…

Rethinking Social Skills: Teaching Social Thinking for All Learners with Michelle Garcia Winner

About the Guest(s): Michelle Garcia Winner is a renowned speech-language pathologist and the founder of Social Thinking. With over 30 years of experience, she has developed a methodology that seeks to aid teachers, therapists, and families in supporting social and organizational learning. Her work …

Pediatric Pioneers Episode 21: Social Detectives: How Do We Make Sense of the Social World?

In this episode, host Nicole Quint, PhD, DrOT, OTR/L, joins Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, founder of the Social Thinking Methodology, to re-examine the foundations of pediatric social learning. Michelle challenges the traditional clinical focus on “eye contact,” advocating instead for “think…

Pulse Check: From Special Education Teacher to School Psychology Leader

Melissa Sullivan shares her journey from special education teacher to school psychologist, highlighting her impact on student success, the importance of collaboration, and her advocacy for the profession. Discover insights on navigating educational challenges, professional growth, and shaping polic…

Ep. 268: Teaching Kids to Manage Big Emotions: DBT Skills for Elementary Schools with Dr. Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza

We are happy to warmly welcome Dr. Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza to the show for this episode. Dr. Dexter-Mazza is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified DBT therapist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice, training, and consultation. She co-authored DBT-based social-emotional…