All Episodes
Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki — 186 episodes
When Students Control the Environment Through Chaos
Behavior After Trauma Triggers
Why Some Students Apologize Excessively
Masking in the Classroom
Why Compliance Isn’t the Goal
The Role of Shame in Behavior
When Students Sabotage Their Own Work
The Function of Avoiding Praise
Behavior That Escalates After Success
Why Some Students Only Meltdown with Safe Adults
The Hidden Function of “Silly” Behavior
The Art of the Positive Email: How to Strengthen Family Trust
How to Handle Parent Conflict Calmly and Professionally
How to Stop Taking Student Behavior Personally
How to Stay Empathetic When You’re Exhausted
Fine Motor Fatigue: Why Some Students Resist Cutting, Writing, and Gluing
How to Create a Communication-Rich Classroom
Building Real Social Connections (Not Forced Friendships)
Supporting Echolalia in a Neuro-Affirming Way
Teaching Communication Beyond Words
Why Movement Isn’t a Distraction — It’s a Need
Helping Students Recover from Sensory Overload
Noise, Light, and Movement: How the Environment Impacts Behavior
The Truth About Reinforcement: Motivation vs. Manipulation
What To Do When a Student Refuses Everything
Advocacy Skills for Teachers: How to Make Change (Even When You Feel Stuck)
When Your Student Regresses - How to Respond Without Panic
The Least Dangerous Assumption & The Presumption of Competence
How to Interpret Behavior Data - What It Really Tells You
De-escalation Techniques You Can Use Right Now
What Are Low-Prep Strategies for Inclusion in General Classrooms?
Handling Parent Pressure and Classroom Expectations Around the Holidays
Inclusive Holiday Fun - Activities That Work for Everyone
What to Do When Your Students “Lose Skills” Over the Holidays
Errorless Learning and Low-Pressure Activities for Busy Holiday Weeks
Handling Parent Pressure and Classroom Expectations Around the Holidays
Teacher Guilt and Boundaries Before the Holidays
Why Consistency Matters More Than Consequences
Sensory Overload or Tantrum? Understanding the Difference
Why We Should Stop Calling It “Challenging Behavior”
Visual Supports Beyond the Schedule - How to Use Them Everywhere
Handling Peer Conflict in a Neuro-Affirming Way
Why I Don’t Agree with Taking Away Recess - And What to Do Instead
Supporting Autistic Students with Transitions and Change
How to Set Up a Visual Schedule That Actually Gets Used
Using Scripts and Echolalia to Build Language Naturally
Building Communication Skills Through Play
How to Incorporate Core Vocabulary into Everyday Routines
Why Sensory Breaks Aren’t “Breaks” - They’re Regulation Tools
Sensory 101 – Understanding Your Students' Sensory Systems
What to Do When Nothing Seems to Work: Behavior Troubleshooting
Supporting Students with Aggression or Meltdowns - Without Punishment
Creating Behavior Plans That Actually Work in SPED
5 Easy Behavior Strategies You Can Start Using Tomorrow
Why Is My Student Acting Out? Understanding Behavior as Communication
Creating a Calm and Organized Learning Space
Bringing Board Games into the Special Ed Classroom
Using Task Boxes for Calm-Down Time and Regulation
Using Task Boxes to Support IEP Goals (Without Worksheets!)
How I Organize My Task Boxes Without Losing My Mind
My Favourite End-of-Year Theme Days (and How I Make Them Work Every Year!)
How I Prep at the End of the Year (So I Can Actually Enjoy My Summer)
Building Friendships & Battling Bullying with Yara from Sea of Knowledge
The Importance of Identity-First Language
The Power of Special Interests
What Autistic Voices Want You to Know This April
Busting Autism Myths & Embracing Acceptance
5 Things You Can Do This Autism Acceptance Month
From Awareness to Acceptance – Embracing Autism this April
Special Educator FAQ – Your Top Questions Answered!
Managing Transitions: Helping Autistic Students Move from One Activity to Another
The Power of Visual Supports: Why Every Classroom Needs Them
How to Handle Meltdowns in the Classroom
5 Strategies for Head Banging & Head Butting
5 Strategies for Biters
5 Tips for Creating Consistency Between School and Home
5 Ways to Collect Data When Students Are Using Task Boxes
What Does "Age-Appropriate" Really Mean in the Classroom?
Building Independence in the Special Ed Classroom
The Great Unicorn Chase: Finding Work-Life Balance as a Teacher
Dusting Off the Mic: Back to Podcasting with Nikki
Teachers, Enjoy Your Summer Break!
Ending the School Year Positively
5 Must-Do's for the New School Year
End of Year Tips for Special Education Teachers
Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year
5 Tips for Transitioning Students
Book Creator App: Making Reading Fun Series
Sensory Stories: Making Reading Fun Series
Story Sacks: Making Reading Fun Series
Stop Being a Yes Person! Teacher Edition
5 Secrets to a Happy Classroom
Why Is Early Intervention Important?
Using Crime Scenes in the Classroom
Delegating Jobs to Classroom Staff
Virtual IEP Meeting Tips for Teachers
It's OK to Be Angry
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Special Ed
Teaching World Holidays in Special Ed
5 Self-Care Ideas for Teachers
Setting Personal Goals for 2021
Classroom Rules After Break Refresher
Teacher Planning Tips for 2021
5 Ways to Take Data During Virtual Teaching
Parent Teacher Relationship Breakdown Tips
Virtual Field Trips in Special Education
How to Use Social Narratives With Your Students
Teacher Mental Health and Well-Being Tips
Using Paraprofessionals for Distance Learning
Autism Behavior Unit Success
Celebrating Students Birthdays Online
Cyber Safety and Screen Time Management for Parents
Using ABA in Instruction
Keeping Students Active During Online Learning
Reward Systems for Online Learning
Going Back to School After Closures
Questions to Ask for Schools Re-Opening
Keeping Students Engaged for Distance Learning
Building Relationships with Students Distance Learning
Communicating with Families During Distance Learning
My Special Education Distance Learning Experience
My Top 5 Visuals for the Classroom
Why Teaching Fine Motor Skills is So Important
How to Use a Word Wall in your Classroom
Managing Behaviors During Recess
Special Education Class Schedule Podcast
Teacher Resource Prep Tips Podcast
What are Life Skills? Special Education Podcast
Social and Emotional Learning Podcast
Therapies for Autism and Special Education
Using Symbols to Communicate and Build Language
Stop School Attendance Rewards
Why Sensory Play is Important
What is a Sensory Lifestyle?
Ideas for Sensory Rooms and Areas
Sensory Tips and Activities to Try
Sensory Profiles and How to Create Them
Sensory and Behavior Podcast
How to Diagnose Autism; Assessments and Evaluations
Writing IEP Goals and Modifying
What is Feeding Therapy? Podcast
Prompting in Special Education
Cooking for Special Education
Special Education Teacher Outfit Tips
Special Education Data Collection Tips
Guided Reading for Special Education Students
Autism and Chewing Help Podcast
Creating a Positive Teacher Mindset
Autism and Boundaries Podcast
Autism and Bullying Podcast
Special Education Field Trips Podcast
What is Fragile X Syndrome? Podcast
Toilet Training for Autism and Special Ed.
Autism and Smearing Faeces Podcast
Autism and Anxiety
Calm Down vs Time Out Area Podcast
Autism Masking and Sensory Processing Disorder
Visual Resources for Everyone
Autism and Halloween Tips Podcast
Echolalia and Autism Podcast
Morning Work for Autism and Special Education
Special Education Task Boxes Podcast
What is Stimming?
Special Education Interview Questions Podcast
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Autism and Scripting
Movement Breaks for the Classroom
Classroom Coffee Cart Set Up
Sensory Onesie Design Podcast Episode
Tips for Special Education Homeschooling
Tips for Special Education Classroom Assistants
Sharing Information with General Ed Teachers
First Year Teacher Immune System Tips
Parent Teacher Communication Tips
Why I Became a TpT Seller and Teacher-Author
IEP Help for Teachers and Parents Podcast
Classroom Staff Management Podcast
Forbrain Auditory Headset Review and Interview
Autism Nutrition and Diet Specialist
Preparing for the End of the Year
Interviewing a Behavior Specialist Teacher
What is Errorless Learning?
Make Story Time Fun for Special Ed & Autism
Interview: Autism Homeschooling & Preparing for a New Arrival
Transition Tips for Special Education
Welcome to the Teaching Autism and Special Education Podcast