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Advocacy Skills for Teachers: How to Make Change (Even When You Feel Stuck)
In this episode of Teaching Autism & Special Education with Nikki, we’re talking about advocacy — the kind you need when you know what a student needs, but the system just isn’t moving.
You know the feeling.......
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When Your Student Regresses - How to Respond Without Panic
Hey teacher friend... few things sting like seeing a student suddenly “lose” a skill they worked so hard for. One day they’re thriving, and the next, it’s like they’ve forgotten everything.
Before you panic or...
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The Least Dangerous Assumption & The Presumption of Competence
Hey teacher friend, today we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: The Least Dangerous Assumption, also known as The Presumption of Competence. 💛 It’s a mindset that completely changes how we see and support our...
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How to Interpret Behavior Data - What It Really Tells You
Hey teacher friend - you’ve been tracking, tallying, and color-coding behavior data… but now you’re wondering, “Okay, what do I actually do with it?”
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to interpret behavior...
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De-escalation Techniques You Can Use Right Now
Hey teacher friend, we’ve all been there.
The tone shifts, a student’s body tenses, and you can feel the energy in the room change.
What you do in that moment can completely shape what happens next.
In this episode,...
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What Are Low-Prep Strategies for Inclusion in General Classrooms?
Hey teacher friend, let’s talk inclusion. 💛 We all believe in it, but between IEPs, sensory supports, and a million tiny details, inclusion can start to feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job.
In this...
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Handling Parent Pressure and Classroom Expectations Around the Holidays
Hey teacher friend, it’s that time of year when the real holiday stress hits. Not from your students. Not from admin. But from parents (and let’s be honest… ourselves, too).
Between “Will there be a Christmas...
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Inclusive Holiday Fun - Activities That Work for Everyone
Hey teacher friend, feeling buried under glitter and wrapping paper right now? 🎄 If planning “fun” holiday activities feels more stressful than magical, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re talking about Inclusive...
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What to Do When Your Students “Lose Skills” Over the Holidays
Hey teacher friend, picture the scene.. it’s January, the laminator’s jammed, and your students suddenly seem to have forgotten everything.Coats that used to be zipped? Now open.Requests that used to be independent?...
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Errorless Learning and Low-Pressure Activities for Busy Holiday Weeks
Hey teacher friend, the holidays are here! 🎄 The tree’s up, the glitter’s flying, and your classroom smells like glue sticks and cocoa. But between concerts, dress-up days, and schedule changes, things can start to...
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Handling Parent Pressure and Classroom Expectations Around the Holidays
Hey teacher friend, it’s that time of year when the real holiday stress hits. Not from the students. Not even from admin. From parents… and from ourselves.
Between “Will there be a Christmas concert?” emails and “Can...
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Teacher Guilt and Boundaries Before the Holidays
Hey teacher friend, let’s get real for a minute. The holidays are coming, your classroom smells like candy canes and chaos, and somewhere between the glitter and the Christmas concerts… the teacher guilt starts...
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