PODCAST · education
Autism Elements
by Natalia M.
Welcome to Autism Elements. We share strategies and best practices to create successful environments for individuals with disabilities. Are you looking for actionable steps, inspiration, and ways to create an impact? You came to the right place! Learn from my experiences in special education from working in the 6th largest district in the United States. My experience is based as social worker, to classroom assistant, to SPED teacher and now working at the district level. I have over 22+ years of special education experience. Subscribe to start your learning journey today!
Episodes
-
29. Consistency Over Perfection: What Autistic Students Need Most From Adults
Autistic students don’t need perfect adults—they need consistent ones. In this final episode of the launch series, we talk about why consistency builds trust, why repair matters more than getting it right, and how showing up day after day makes a lasting impact. This episode is a reminder for...
-
28. Transitions Without Power Struggles: Helping Autistic Students Move Through the Day
Transitions are often one of the hardest parts of the school day for autistic students—and for educators. In this episode, we talk about why transitions are challenging, common mistakes adults make, and simple strategies that reduce anxiety and resistance. From countdowns to consistent routines…
more -
27. Regulation Before Expectation: Why Behavior Support Starts With the Nervous System
If a student is dysregulated, learning can’t happen. In this episode of Autism Elements, we explore what regulation really means, why behavior support must start with the nervous system, and how supporting regulation does not mean lowering expectations. This episode helps educators reframe...
-
26. Visuals That Actually Work (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Visual supports are powerful—but they don’t need to be fancy or time-consuming. In this episode, we break down how to use visuals intentionally and simply so they support students and educators. We talk about the most effective visuals, common mistakes, and how to avoid visual overload. This...
-
25. Small Shifts, Big Impact: Supporting Autistic Students Without Overcomplicating It
Supporting autistic students doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this first episode of Autism Elements, we focus on how small, intentional shifts—not perfection—can make a meaningful difference in real classrooms. We talk about predictability, behavior as communication, and why regulation comes...
-
Episode 24: Award Ceremonies
In this video, I talk about tips and strategies that will help students with disabilities as they participate in award ceremonies. The key in success begins with preparation. Learn about how to utilize visual supports to prep for award ceremonies, and I share some things I learned as a teacher…
more -
Episode 23: End Of Year Time Saving Tips
As the year begins to wrap up in May or early June (depending on when you school year ends), as teacher we often start the cleaning up process. We start taking down bulletin boards, throwing out broken items, missing pieces, overly used materials…. You get the picture. Now this is a great way to...
-
Episode 22: 3 Hacks to Prepare for a Successful School Day
Do you ever come in the morning into your classroom and rush to try to get everything ready for your students before they arrive in your classroom? Yup, this was me too!!! Until I learned the best hacks to prepare for a successful school day. Listen to the podcast to learn about the hacks that...
-
Episode 21: Helping Students/Children with Special Needs Relinquish Preferred Items or Leaving Preferred Areas
In this episode, I talk about how to implement a few strategies to help students or individuals who struggle to relinquish preferred items or leave preferred areas. Listen up to get some tips on the foundational steps to during these scenarios. Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook...
-
Episode 20: Autism and the Holidays w/ Guest Speaker Alicia
In this podcast, we have Alicia from Special Needs Special Ways join us as a guest sharing her knowledge and expertise. The holidays can be the most joyous or the most stressful time of the year. In this episode, Alicia gives some insight and helpful ideas to help our children cope with all of…
more -
Episode 19: Start with 30 seconds!
Learn how to begin teaching a skill when you are time restricted and lack adults! Learn how not to give up and remember that when you work with special education students, you must teach the expectations! Listen to learn more! Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram…
more -
Episode 18: Preparing Students for Events, Holidays and Scenarios
Learn about how to help students prepare for events, holidays, and social scenarios with 3 strategies! Listen to learn more! Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram TikTok TPT Store YouTube Channel Thank you for your support!
-
Episode 17: Show Me You're Ready! Simple Visuals that help!
Sometimes, there are small things that make the world of a difference. Listen up to this podcast for some behavioral visual support strategies that have really helped me in my self-contained classroom. Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram TikTok TPT Store YouTube...
-
Episode 16: Creating Parent Engagement Activities with Special Needs Students
Have you ever wanted to create an activity or show with your special needs students but you don't know where to start? Listen to this podcast for steps on how to tackle this amazing experience. It is rewarding and precious! Get motivated with my experiences, tips and guidance. Learn about Autism...
-
Episode 15: Writing and Fine Motor Skills
Do your students struggle with handwriting skills or fine motor tasks? Then these are MUST HAVE centers in your classroom! Despite your grade levels, these centers can be tailored to meet the varying skills of students from PreK-12th grade. Learn about ways to incorporate these skills or centers...
-
Episode 14: My First Teaching Interview
Hey guys! I was reminiscing about my first teaching interview. I wanted to share my experience and what I learned about that process. Share about your interview experience or what led you to work in the special education world in the comments below! We love to hear from our audience. Learn about...
-
Episode 13: New Year... New Goals
Do you need some motivation for your classroom as you start the new year? Listen to this podcast to get some tips and ideas to get your started to EXPECT MORE! Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram TikTok TPT Store YouTube Channel Thank you for your support!
-
Episode 12: What is UDL? with Guest speaker Naomi Church
Join us in this podcast to learn about UDL. Naomi Church from Growing Minds Consulting joins Natalia from Autism Elements to provide listeners more information about the importance of applying UDL in the classroom. It is an amazing resource to help meet the needs of diverse learners. Learn about...
-
Episode 11: Incorporating Social Skills in the Class
Why is incorporating social skills into your class so important? Are you struggles with ideas on how to get started? Check out this podcast to understand how teaching social interactions and social skills can impact our students with autism spectrum and development delays. Get inspired! Learn…
more -
Episode 10: Get to know Natalia's Career Story & Journey
It hasn't always been sunshine and rainbows. There has been some difficult moments but I always remember my why and leans towards great mentors. Learn about my career story and journey of how I grew professionally and get to where I am today. You get to hear about the amazing people who played a...
-
Episode 9: Working with Non-Verbal students
Do you want some ideas on how to work with non-verbal students? Do you need some starting points of using AAC devices and teaching non-verbal students how to use them? Would you like to get some ideas on how to teach and asses skills? Check out this podcast! Learn about Autism Elements: Main…
more -
Episode 8: Teaching Social Skills
Are you student's with Autism struggling with socializing and playing with toys appropriately? Check out this podcast to get some ideas of things you can do with your students to address these areas. Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram TikTok TPT Store YouTube...
-
Episode 7: Learn about Arrival and Morning Work
Today's episode covered what my arrival and morning group would look like with my students. Listen to learn ways to be successful and engaging as your start your day! CHECK OUT SOME USEFUL TOOLS! Check out the eBook for this series: PrePlan For Your Self Contained Classroom E-Book Monthly...
-
Episode 6: Surviving the First Week of School
Listen to this podcast to get some tips on surviving your first week of school! Check out the eBook for this series: PrePlan For Your Self Contained Classroom E-Book Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram TikTok TPT Store YouTube Channel Thank you for your support!
-
Episode 5: Making Open House Successful
Learn about setting up for Open House. Listen to find out about some tips and trips to make your open house be successful. Check out the eBook for this series: PrePlan For Your Self Contained Classroom E-Book Learn about Autism Elements: Main Site Facebook Instagram TikTok TPT Store...
-
Episode 4: Meet & Greet or Meet the Teacher
Learn about setting up for Meet & Greet or Meet the teacher. Listen to find out about some tips and tricks to make this first meeting with parents and students run smooth. For more resources and tips check out our main page: Autism Elements Check out the eBook for this series: PrePlan For Your…
more -
Episode 3: Home Success w/ Guest Speaker Alicia
In this podcast, we have Alicia from Special Needs Special Ways join us as a guest sharing her knowledge and expertise. In this episode Natalia and Alicia share tips for virtual learning home success. It’s a multitude of ideas to help parents and students be more successful in their home while...
-
Episode 2: Familiarize Yourself With Learning Platforms
Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated with the online tools your child is using? We are here to help you. There are so many things you need to know as you navigate e-learning with your child. Take a look at this informational video about tips and strategies that may assist as you jump into the...
-
Episode 1: Communication Is Key w/ Guest Speaker Alicia
In this podcast, we have Alicia from Special Needs Special Ways join us as a guest sharing her knowledge and expertise. Natalia and Alicia share some tips and inspiration to help educators regarding communication. During this pandemic, communication with families and other professionals is…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Autism Elements. We share strategies and best practices to create successful environments for individuals with disabilities. Are you looking for actionable steps, inspiration, and ways to create an impact? You came to the right place! Learn from my experiences in special education from working in the 6th largest district in the United States. My experience is based as social worker, to classroom assistant, to SPED teacher and now working at the district level. I have over 22+ years of special education experience. Subscribe to start your learning journey today!
HOSTED BY
Natalia M.
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Autism Elements have?
Autism Elements currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Autism Elements about?
Welcome to Autism Elements. We share strategies and best practices to create successful environments for individuals with disabilities. Are you looking for actionable steps, inspiration, and ways to create an impact? You came to the right place! Learn from my experiences in special education from...
How often does Autism Elements release new episodes?
Autism Elements has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Autism Elements?
You can listen to Autism Elements on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Autism Elements?
Autism Elements is created and hosted by Natalia M..
URL copied to clipboard!