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 Task Boxes to Support IEP Goals (Without Worksheets!)

Season #2

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

Season #2

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!)

Season #2

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)

Season #2

🎧 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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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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The Power of Special Interests

Season #2

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we’re diving into one of my absolute favorite topics — special interests, and why they deserve to be celebrated, not shut down. If you’ve ever worked with Autistic students (or if...
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What Autistic Voices Want You to Know This April

Season #2

In this heartfelt episode, I’m passing the mic (with full permission and lots of gratitude) to a few amazing Autistic friends who shared what they really want people to know during Autism Acceptance Month. 💛 This...
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Busting Autism Myths & Embracing Acceptance

Season #2

Hey friends, welcome back to the podcast, and welcome to a special episode for Autism Acceptance Month 💛 In this one, we’re busting some of the biggest, most outdated myths about Autism that just won’t go away. From...
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5 Things You Can Do This Autism Acceptance Month

Season #2

Welcome to a special episode for Autism Acceptance Month 💛 Awareness is a good start — but this episode is all about what comes next: real acceptance. In this 10-minute chat, I’m sharing five simple but impactful...
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From Awareness to Acceptance – Embracing Autism this April

Season #2

In today’s episode, we’re talking all about the shift from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month—and why that change is so important. While awareness is a great starting point, true inclusion happens when...
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Special Educator FAQ – Your Top Questions Answered!

Season #2

Episode Overview Today’s episode is all about your biggest questions! Whether you're new to special education or have been in the field for years, you've probably wondered about behavior management, classroom setup,...
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