Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

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Why We Should Stop Calling It “Challenging Behavior”

Why We Should Stop Calling It “Challenging Behavior”

Oct 23, 2025

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 floo...

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Visual Supports Beyond the Schedule - How to Use Them Everywhere

Visual Supports Beyond the Schedule - How to Use Them Everywhere

Oct 17, 2025

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 behavio...

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Handling Peer Conflict in a Neuro-Affirming Way

Handling Peer Conflict in a Neuro-Affirming Way

Oct 10, 2025

Peer conflict is part of every classroom, especially in SPED. But how we respond to hitting, shouting, pushing, or grabbing makes all the difference. Instead of punishment and shame, we can use these ...

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Why I Don’t Agree with Taking Away Recess - And What to Do Instead

Why I Don’t Agree with Taking Away Recess - And What to Do Instead

Oct 03, 2025

Taking away recess as a punishment is still happening in far too many classrooms, but does it actually work? Spoiler: it doesn’t. In fact, it often makes the problem worse, especially for our neurodiv...

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Supporting Autistic Students with Transitions and Change

Supporting Autistic Students with Transitions and Change

Sep 26, 2025

Transitions don’t have to be chaotic or meltdown-inducing. For autistic students, change can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools, structure, and empathy, transitions can actually become opport...

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How to Set Up a Visual Schedule That Actually Gets Used

How to Set Up a Visual Schedule That Actually Gets Used

Sep 19, 2025

Visual schedules are one of the most powerful tools in a SPED teacher’s toolkit, but only if students actually use them. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to create a visual schedule that’s...

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Using Scripts and Echolalia to Build Language Naturally

Using Scripts and Echolalia to Build Language Naturally

Sep 12, 2025

Echolalia and scripting are often misunderstood as “parroting” or “meaningless talk.” But the truth? They’re powerful communication tools and an important stage of language development, especially for...

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Building Communication Skills Through Play

Building Communication Skills Through Play

Sep 05, 2025

Play isn’t “just play” - it’s one of the most powerful ways to support communication growth. In this episode, we’re diving into how to turn everyday play moments into opportunities for language, conne...

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How to Incorporate Core Vocabulary into Everyday Routines

How to Incorporate Core Vocabulary into Everyday Routines

Aug 29, 2025

Core vocabulary isn’t just a buzzword, it’s one of the most powerful tools we can use to help our students communicate, connect, and grow. But here’s the problem: too often, AAC and core boards end up...

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Why Sensory Breaks Aren’t “Breaks” - They’re Regulation Tools

Why Sensory Breaks Aren’t “Breaks” - They’re Regulation Tools

Aug 22, 2025

Ever been told your students are “just getting out of work” when they take a sensory break? Or that they “need to learn to sit still”? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why sensory breaks aren’t l...

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