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

Sensory and Behavior Podcast

Season #1

I’m so excited to bring you this podcast episode all about sensory and behavior with our guest, Becky Lyddon. I’m always asked questions like; What’s the difference between sensory and behavior? Are sensory and...
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How to Diagnose Autism; Assessments and Evaluations

Season #1

One of the most common questions that I get asked about is how to diagnose autism. And this is why I am extra excited to invite the fabulous Andi Putt from Mrs Speechie P onto the podcast today. Andi is a speech...
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Writing IEP Goals and Modifying

Season #1

I think it’s safe to say that most of us, at one point in our teacher lives, dread writing IEP goals – or knowing how to modify them. That’s why I invited Brandie Rosen from Brandie Rosen Consulting back on the...
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What is Feeding Therapy? Podcast

Season #1

Are you sat wondering ‘What is feeding therapy?’ Maybe you’ve heard of it.. but you don’t know what it actually is. Or what the benefits are. And.. what does a feeding therapist do?! Who are they? Today, I’m so...
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Prompting in Special Education

Season #1

If you’re an education professional or therapist who works with students with special needs, you’ll know about prompting. But, you may also be feeling overwhelmed with it. Or unsure if you’re doing it correctly. But,...
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Cooking for Special Education

Season #1

Are you looking information and tips about cooking for special education? Maybe you want to start cooking with your students – but you don’t know how to. Or.. maybe you just don’t know why you should be cooking. Don’t...
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Special Education Teacher Outfit Tips

Season #1

Are you stuck what to wear to work? Maybe you’re having a few outfit fails? Worry no more. Today on the podcast, I’m sharing my best special education teacher outfit tips. What am I talking about? What clothes to...
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Special Education Data Collection Tips

Season #1

If you work in special education, you’ll know all about data collection. How overwhelming and stressful it can be. You might not know what data to take, when to take it – or how much to take. Or, who should be taking...
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Guided Reading for Special Education Students

Season #1

You are always asking me about guided reading. And how to make guided reading for special education students be successful and positive. And today, in this podcast, I’m interviewing Kelsey who is sharing all her best...
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Autism and Chewing Help Podcast

Season #1

Chewing items is actually a really common behavior for many individuals who are diagnosed with autism. And it’s one of the most common questions that I probably receive from families and teachers asking for support...
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Creating a Positive Teacher Mindset

Season #1

We hear a lot about growth mindset and positive mindsets. But do you know how to create a positive teacher mindset? Do you know how to help your students and staff in your classroom have a positive teacher mindset? If...
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Autism and Boundaries Podcast

Season #1

If you’re here today, it’s probably because you’re wondering about boundaries and how to set them with your students and children. Worry no more, because this episode is all about autism and boundaries. Boundaries are...
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