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

Using Crime Scenes in the Classroom

Season #1

In this podcast episode I am talking all about using crime scenes in the classroom. Since sharing about the crime scenes that I use on my Instagram stories, and on my blog, I have had so many questions from you all...
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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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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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