Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki
Episodes
Questions to Ask for Schools Re-Opening
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This school year is probably going to look different for all of us. But one thing I'm seeing is how anxious a lot of us are about schools re-opening. ...
Keeping Students Engaged for Distance Learning
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest struggles I'm hearing from autism and special education teachers right now is keeping students engaged for distance learning. And I...
Building Relationships with Students Distance Learning
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With distance learning set to continue in some shape or form, a lot of teachers I know are worried about building relationships with new students. And...
Communicating with Families During Distance Learning
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important parts of distance learning is communicating with families of our students. For me, personally, I have found that distance le...
My Special Education Distance Learning Experience
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I am sharing my special education distance learning experience with you. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen rec...
My Top 5 Visuals for the Classroom
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode I am sharing my top 5 visuals for the classroom. Whether you work in a special ed classroom, an autism classroom, or even a...
Why Teaching Fine Motor Skills is So Important
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I'm talking all about why teaching fine motor skills is so important. I recently touched on this lightly over on my Instagram bu...
How to Use a Word Wall in your Classroom
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I'm talking all about how to use a word wall in the classroom. I see so many teachers and classrooms set up word walls, but then ...
Managing Behaviors During Recess
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm often asked for ideas and advice for managing behaviors during recess. A lot of us assume that all of our students love being outside for playtime...
Special Education Class Schedule Podcast
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode I'm sharing my special education class schedule. This is something that's requested from me a lot. And the main reason I do...
Teacher Resource Prep Tips Podcast
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions that I get asked are for teacher resource prep tips. How to make resource prep quicker? Or easier? Over the years...
What are Life Skills? Special Education Podcast
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There have been many occasions over the years when I'm visiting teachers, education professionals and classrooms that I have been asked 'What are life...
Social and Emotional Learning Podcast
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited for today's social and emotional learning podcast episode with Robin Fox from Social Eyes. Robin has 37 years of experience teaching a...
Therapies for Autism and Special Education
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 quick...
Using Symbols to Communicate and Build Language
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am beyond excited to have Barbara Fernandez from SmartyEars and SmartySymbols on the podcast today. We are talking about using s...
Stop School Attendance Rewards
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. An...
Why Sensory Play is Important
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
What is a Sensory Lifestyle?
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'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 ...
Ideas for Sensory Rooms and Areas
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sensory Tips and Activities to Try
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sensory Profiles and How to Create Them
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Sensory and Behavior Podcast
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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; Wh...
How to Diagnose Autism; Assessments and Evaluations
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Writing IEP Goals and Modifying
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What is Feeding Therapy? Podcast
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Prompting in Special Education
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fee...
Cooking for Special Education
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Special Education Teacher Outfit Tips
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 educa...
Special Education Data Collection Tips
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Guided Reading for Special Education Students
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Autism and Chewing Help Podcast
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
Creating a Positive Teacher Mindset
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 stude...
Autism and Boundaries Podcast
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Autism and Bullying Podcast
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The episode today is one that is probably close to all of our hearts, and it’s all about autism and bullying. I think every person in the world has ...
Special Education Field Trips Podcast
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I love being able to take my students out into the community, it’s such an important skill for us to work on. And today, I’m sharing my best speci...
What is Fragile X Syndrome? Podcast
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode on the podcast today is all about Fragile X. Before we start, I just want to mention that there are a few other names out there for this ...
Toilet Training for Autism and Special Ed.
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re looking for help and support for toilet training for autism and special education children and stud...
Autism and Smearing Faeces Podcast
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about something that can happen with many of our children, both at home and in school. And if you have a weak stomach, like me, i...
Autism and Anxiety
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you listen to the news, you’ll have heard recently that anxiety in children has increased by over 40%. And that’s a huge increase. With persona...
Calm Down vs Time Out Area Podcast
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited today to be talking on the podcast about calm down vs time our areas. This is probably one of the more controversial topics that I’...
Autism Masking and Sensory Processing Disorder
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m talking all about autism masking and sensory processing disorder. I receive a lot of messages and emails from you all about...
Visual Resources for Everyone
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m talking about how visual resources can be used for everyone. A lot of teachers assume that visuals are only to be used in s...
Autism and Halloween Tips Podcast
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to be talking about my top Autism and Halloween tips on the podcast today. Halloween can be really exciting for our autistic students...
Echolalia and Autism Podcast
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about echolalia. During my time where I’ve been out visiting other schools and classroom, I always find it surprising how little...
Morning Work for Autism and Special Education
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking all about my routine for morning work for autism and special education students. I’ve been using this routine for a few years no...
Special Education Task Boxes Podcast
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another autism and special education podcast episode. Today we are talking all about special education and using task boxes in your classro...
What is Stimming?
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we are going to be talking all about stimming and autism. You may be here if you’re wondering ‘What is stimming?’ or ‘...
Special Education Interview Questions Podcast
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re a teacher looking for special education interview questions. You may have an upcoming interv...
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is said to affect 1 in 20 people in our general population. And yet, I still get asked “What is sensory processing...
Autism and Scripting
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to talk to you about autism and scripting on our podcast today. “What is scripting?” is a question that I get asked quite regularl...
Movement Breaks for the Classroom
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m talking all about movement breaks for the classroom. We love use to use movement breaks because they help give my students ...
Classroom Coffee Cart Set Up
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to talk all about having a classroom coffee cart on the podcast today. Coffee carts are being used in classrooms all around the world...
Sensory Onesie Design Podcast Episode
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to invite Kate Dawson onto the podcast today. Kate is going to talk to us about designing a sensory onesie and her company ‘The All ...
Tips for Special Education Homeschooling
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for some tips for special education homeschooling? Is it your first year homeschooling and you don’t know where to start? Or have yo...
Tips for Special Education Classroom Assistants
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sharing my best tips for special education classroom assistants on the podcast. Are you a classroom assistant / paraprofessional who works...
Sharing Information with General Ed Teachers
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s coming up to that time of year where a lot of special education teachers are sharing information with general ed teachers about their students....
First Year Teacher Immune System Tips
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the struggle of the first year teacher immune system. And sometimes, this can even last the first few years of our teaching careers. Peopl...
Parent Teacher Communication Tips
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m sharing some of my best parent teacher communication tips with you all. It is vital that we have good, and positive communi...
Why I Became a TpT Seller and Teacher-Author
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode on our podcast. Today’s episode is a little bit different. I’m going to be answering your questio...
IEP Help for Teachers and Parents Podcast
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to have Brandie Rosen on the podcast today. She is offering IEP help for teachers and parents. Brandie is a special education consulta...
Classroom Staff Management Podcast
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m discussing classroom staff management. Within the field of special education and autism classrooms, we often have...
Forbrain Auditory Headset Review and Interview
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m so excited to bring you my Forbrain auditory headset review and interview. Forbrain is an auditory feedback headset, and I have been so lu...
Autism Nutrition and Diet Specialist
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for an exciting podcast with an autism nutrition and diet specialist? I am SO excited to have Jenny Friedman on the podcast today. Jenny...
Preparing for the End of the Year
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today I’m talking about how you can be preparing for the end of the year. Many of our autism and special education students find it v...
Interviewing a Behavior Specialist Teacher
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to have Cassie from Adventures in Behavior on the show today. Cassie is a behavior specialist teacher. Today, she’s sharin...
What is Errorless Learning?
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the common questions I get is ‘What is errorless learning?’ Errorless learning is on the rise. It’s becoming more and more popular within...
Make Story Time Fun for Special Ed & Autism
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for ways to make story time for fun your special education and autism students? Do they lose interest? Or are they struggling to pay a...
Interview: Autism Homeschooling & Preparing for a New Arrival
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we’re talking all about autism homeschooling. But we’re also sharing how our guest helped prepare her autistic son for the ar...
Transition Tips for Special Education
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to share with you all some transition tips for special education today on the podcast. We’ll be discussing transition itself, and ho...
Welcome to the Teaching Autism and Special Education Podcast
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my first episode on our ‘Teaching Autism and Special Education Community’ podcast. I am so excited to share this podcasting journey wit...