Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

Hosted by: Teaching Autism

Hi, I’m Nikki —a passionate special educator, autism specialist, and founder of Teaching Autism. With over a decade of experience creating hands-on, engaging resources for educators worldwide, I’m here to make your...

Episodes

Special Education Class Schedule Podcast

In today's podcast episode I'm sharing my special education class schedule. This is something that's requested from me a lot. And the main reason I don't give it to you all exactly like I do it, is because everyone is...
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Teacher Resource Prep Tips Podcast

One of the most common questions that I get asked are for teacher resource prep tips. How to make resource prep quicker? Or easier? Over the years, I've pretty much tried everything you can imagine. And so today...
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What are Life Skills? Special Education Podcast

There have been many occasions over the years when I'm visiting teachers, education professionals and classrooms that I have been asked 'What are life skills?' People often assume that these skills are just tasks...
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Social and Emotional Learning Podcast

I am so excited for today's social and emotional learning podcast episode with Robin Fox from Social Eyes. Robin has 37 years of experience teaching and today is talking all about social eyes, and social and emotional...
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Therapies for Autism and Special Education

Season #1

I don’t know about you, but there are so many therapies for autism and special education teachers to use now that it can get overwhelming very quickly. Which ones should we use? When should we do them? How can we fit...
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Using Symbols to Communicate and Build Language

Season #1

I am beyond excited to have Barbara Fernandez from SmartyEars and SmartySymbols on the podcast today. We are talking about using symbols to communicate and build language, as well as AAC. Barbara is a speech...
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Stop School Attendance Rewards

Season #1

I know most of you will read the title of this podcast ‘Stop School Attendance Rewards’ and panic. Maybe you’re using them and you like them. And if so, you may not know how negative these rewards can be. So today,...
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Why Sensory Play is Important

Season #1

Do you know why sensory play is important for all students and children to access? Don’t worry if not. Me and Becky Lyddon, the founder of Sensory Spectacle, are going to talk to you all about it in this podcast...
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What is a Sensory Lifestyle?

Season #1

'What is a sensory lifestyle?' is a question I see get asked a lot. The world of sensory can be very confusing - and sometimes scary! Especially when all sorts of jargon is being thrown around. And that's why I'm so...
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Ideas for Sensory Rooms and Areas

Season #1

Do you want to set up a sensory room or area for your autism and special education students? Are you looking for ideas for sensory rooms or areas that you can turn into a sensory experience? If so, this is the perfect...
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Sensory Tips and Activities to Try

Season #1

Today, me and Becky are sharing our best sensory tips and activities for you to try in the classroom, as well as at home. Becky Lyddon is the founder of Sensory Spectacle and she agreed to put together a 6 episode...
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Sensory Profiles and How to Create Them

Season #1

I’m often asked what are sensory profiles? And how do we create them? Or who can have one? And that’s why I wanted to do a whole podcast on this with my guest, Becky Lyddon, the founder of Sensory Spectacle. What Are...
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