Erin Porter, Guided Autism Program

03/19/2026

01/29/2026

If behaviour charts, rewards, and consequences worked… you wouldn’t still be stuck.

Here’s what no one tells parents of autistic kids: they don’t need more strategies. They need regulation. Without it, skills like sleeping, eating, toileting and self-care cannot develop.

Self-regulation isn’t just about calming down. It’s the foundation for sleeping, eating, toileting, behaviour, and independence.

Without it, the brain can’t access learning or cooperation.

I have been invited to this Interenational Conference to show parents why progress stalls, or why they feel like nothing’s ever really worked—and what must come first before behaviour or independence is possible.

My in-person session at ICAN 2026, on World Autism Awareness Day, Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Ontario, Canada, will permanently change how you understand your child.

👀 Once you see it, you can’t unsee it—and you’ll wish you’d learned it sooner.

11/27/2025

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11/26/2025

The truth about the meltdown or the tantrum is that they often require someone else to manage the child. You’re actually managing someone else’s feelings.

Don’t get me wrong, young children need to learn about feelings…but how long are you prepared to do that? So you manage your own feelings and life, AND the feelings and life of someone else…you must be exhausted.

In a post this week a parent asked about how to help the child manage their feelings. So a child has big feelings, gets lost in those feelings and the meltdown shows itself in a variety of ways - crying, screaming, throwing, self harm, hurting others. And it can go on a long time. Does this sound familiar?

And, these outbursts are hard for everyone, right? So, the cycle that I see is that something doesn’t go the child’s way…it can be a change in schedule, food isn’t right, they’ve lost something, the parent says no, they have to transition, the tv won’t work….you name it. Often it’s something that the parents are tiptoeing around so that the meltdown doesn’t happen, right?

So, the meltdown happens…then it often becomes the job of the parent to help the child manage their feelings. They coach, soothe, talk, rub their back, turn out the lights, put on their favourite show or music, hug, don’t hug….they go through a list of things that can help the child to calm down.

Here’s the thing…all of this is just managing the child. None of it teaches the child to manage their own emotions. I know some of you are thinking that if you model it, do it enough it will transfer and they will learn to do it themselves. Have they? How many times do you have to support them before you see that it’s not transferring?

Wouldn’t it be great if your child could manage their own emotions? Because, they can.

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11/10/2025

Just back from an amazing trip to Kentucky where I lived with this family for 5 days.

If you’re struggling with Autism, I can come and live with you too. We can do this in real time, in real life and right in your home. 🧡

10/29/2025

If you are you drowning in picky eating, sleepless nights, tantrums, language delays, and potty-training struggles then listen up!

The problems you are experiencing aren’t about your child’s skills — it’s their ability to self-regulate.

And here’s the kicker: self-regulation can’t be taught.

It can’t be controlled.

It can’t be forced.

It has to be felt, trusted and experienced by your child.

Give them the space to do that, and that’s when they truly flourish.

10/24/2025

📣 📣 WOW! 6,000 MEMBERS! 📣 📣

I continue to be amazed by the growth of this beautiful community.

Six thousand families coming together to support, learn, and grow alongside each other on this autism journey… that’s worth celebrating! 🎉

When I started this group, I had one simple mission: to help thousands of families living with autism in whatever way THEY need.

No one-size-fits-all approaches here! Some days that means sharing free resources, dropping new weekly videos, providing support calls, or simply being a space where parents can feel truly understood.

The beauty of this community is that support comes in many forms. For many, the free resources, support calls, and loving community are exactly what you need right now.

For others who are ready to go deeper, solve specific challenges, and create transformative change in your family's autism journey, my coaching programs are available whenever you're ready.

That's the thing I'm most proud of—meeting you exactly where you are. Whether you're just gathering information, implementing strategies from our free workshops, or ready for more personalized support through coaching, I'm here.

If you're feeling called to take that next step and want more tailored guidance, all you need to do is raise your hand and ask. I'm here when you're ready.

Thank you for being part of this incredible milestone. Here's to 6,000 families strong—and to supporting thousands more in exactly the way each of you needs! ❤️