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Creating Behavior Plans That Actually Work in SPED
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Hey friends! Today we’re getting into the real stuff, behavior plans that actually work. Not just the ones that check a box or look good at a meeting, but plans that truly support our students (and...
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5 Easy Behavior Strategies You Can Start Using Tomorrow
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Hey hey! In this episode of Teaching Autism and Special Education, we’re keeping it simple, practical, and real, because let’s face it, none of us have time for behavior plans that require six hours,...
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Why Is My Student Acting Out? Understanding Behavior as Communication
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Hey friends! In today’s episode, we’re diving into something we all deal with in the classroom: challenging behavior. But here’s the thing, what we often call “acting out” is actually communication....
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Creating a Calm and Organized Learning Space
Hey friend! In this episode, I’m talking all about something that has completely transformed my classroom (and my sanity!) over the years - creating a calm and organized learning space.
If your classroom has ever felt...
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Bringing Board Games into the Special Ed Classroom
Hey friend! In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite classroom hacks that brings joy, engagement, and so much hidden learning into the day - board games! 🎲
If you’re thinking, “Wait, board games… in my special...
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Using Task Boxes for Calm-Down Time and Regulation
Hey friend! In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most underrated (but totally magical) ways I use task boxes in my classroom - to support calm-down time and emotional regulation.
When most people hear “task boxes,”...
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Using Task Boxes to Support IEP Goals (Without Worksheets!)
Hey friend! In this episode, I’m breaking down one of my favorite ways to support IEP goals — and the best part? No worksheets required. 🙌
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with paperwork, struggling to keep things...
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How I Organize My Task Boxes Without Losing My Mind
Hey friend! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most requested topics from teachers like you - how I organize my task boxes without turning into a stressed-out mess surrounded by stray Velcro and mystery...
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My Favourite End-of-Year Theme Days (and How I Make Them Work Every Year!)
Hey friend! In this episode, I’m spilling all the details on one of my favourite ways to wrap up the school year: theme days! If you’ve been around here a while, you already know I live for a good theme - especially...
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How I Prep at the End of the Year (So I Can Actually Enjoy My Summer)
🎧 Episode Description: Hey friend! In today’s episode of the Teaching Autism podcast, I’m spilling all my secrets for how I wrap up the school year without burning out - so I can actually rest, recharge, and not think...
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Building Friendships & Battling Bullying with Yara from Sea of Knowledge
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Teaching Autism podcast! In this heart-filled episode, I’m joined by the incredible Yara from Sea of Knowledge to dive deep into one of the most important topics in any classroom:...
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The Importance of Identity-First Language
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s been debated for years in the autism and special education world, the language we use when talking about autism. Specifically, we're breaking down the difference...
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