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

De-escalation Techniques You Can Use Right Now

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, we’ve all been there. The tone shifts, a student’s body tenses, and you can feel the energy in the room change. What you do in that moment can completely shape what happens next. In this episode,...
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What Are Low-Prep Strategies for Inclusion in General Classrooms?

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, let’s talk inclusion. 💛 We all believe in it, but between IEPs, sensory supports, and a million tiny details, inclusion can start to feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job. In this...
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Handling Parent Pressure and Classroom Expectations Around the Holidays

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, it’s that time of year when the real holiday stress hits. Not from your students. Not from admin. But from parents (and let’s be honest… ourselves, too). Between “Will there be a Christmas...
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Inclusive Holiday Fun - Activities That Work for Everyone

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, feeling buried under glitter and wrapping paper right now? 🎄 If planning “fun” holiday activities feels more stressful than magical, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about Inclusive...
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What to Do When Your Students “Lose Skills” Over the Holidays

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, picture the scene.. it’s January, the laminator’s jammed, and your students suddenly seem to have forgotten everything.Coats that used to be zipped? Now open.Requests that used to be independent?...
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Errorless Learning and Low-Pressure Activities for Busy Holiday Weeks

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, the holidays are here! 🎄 The tree’s up, the glitter’s flying, and your classroom smells like glue sticks and cocoa. But between concerts, dress-up days, and schedule changes, things can start to...
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Handling Parent Pressure and Classroom Expectations Around the Holidays

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, it’s that time of year when the real holiday stress hits. Not from the students. Not even from admin. From parents… and from ourselves. Between “Will there be a Christmas concert?” emails and “Can...
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Teacher Guilt and Boundaries Before the Holidays

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, let’s get real for a minute. The holidays are coming, your classroom smells like candy canes and chaos, and somewhere between the glitter and the Christmas concerts… the teacher guilt starts...
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Why Consistency Matters More Than Consequences

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, it’s that time of year again! The classroom is buzzing with pre-holiday excitement, glitter is everywhere, and students seem to have collectively decided that rules are optional. When chaos hits,...
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Sensory Overload or Tantrum? Understanding the Difference

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, it’s Halloween season! 🎃 The lights are flashing, the sugar rush is real, and your classroom suddenly looks like a superhero convention. But amidst all the fun, you might start to notice some big...
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Why We Should Stop Calling It “Challenging Behavior”

Season #2

Hey teacher friend, today we’re talking about a phrase we’ve all used: “challenging behavior.” You know those moments when a student shouts out, refuses to transition, or throws their work on the floor… and we sigh,...
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Visual Supports Beyond the Schedule - How to Use Them Everywhere

Season #2

Visual supports aren’t just for daily schedules or First-Then boards, they’re powerful tools that can transform every part of your classroom. From communication and regulation to academics and behavior, visuals help...
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