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

5 Tips for Creating Consistency Between School and Home

Season #2

In this episode, I share five actionable tips for creating consistency between school and home to help students feel secure, understand expectations, and generalize skills. From visual supports to celebrating...
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5 Ways to Collect Data When Students Are Using Task Boxes

Season #2

In this episode, I’m sharing five practical and efficient ways to collect data while using task boxes in the classroom. Task boxes are fantastic tools for promoting independence and skill-building, and they’re also...
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What Does "Age-Appropriate" Really Mean in the Classroom?

Season #2

In this episode, I dive into the idea of "age-appropriate" in special education and why it’s okay (and often beneficial) when students gravitate toward interests that don’t align with their chronological age. I share...
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Building Independence in the Special Ed Classroom

Season #2

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics: building independence in the special ed classroom. We’ll explore why independence is such a crucial skill for our students and how it benefits not just them...
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The Great Unicorn Chase: Finding Work-Life Balance as a Teacher

Season #2

Episode Summary:In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that I know we’ve all struggled with at some point: work-life balance. If you’ve ever been the first car in the parking lot or the last to leave, this one’s for...
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Dusting Off the Mic: Back to Podcasting with Nikki

Season #2

Welcome back! It’s been a long time since my last episode, but I’m so excited to be here with fresh energy, exciting updates, and a renewed passion for this podcast. A lot has changed since June 2021, and in this...
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