Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

Episode Overview Today’s episode is all about your biggest questions! Whether you're new to special education or have been in the field for years, you've probably wondered about behavior management, c...

Episode Overview Transitions can be one of the biggest challenges in a special education classroom. Moving from one activity to another—whether it’s playtime to work time, recess to the classroom, or ...

Episode Overview Visual supports aren’t just helpful—they’re game changers! If you’ve ever wondered why they’re so widely used in special education classrooms or how to implement them effectively, thi...

Episode Overview Meltdowns can be one of the biggest challenges in special education. When a student loses control—screaming, crying, hitting, or throwing things—it can feel overwhelming. While we can...

Episode Overview Head banging and head butting can be some of the most concerning behaviors to witness in the classroom, especially when working with autistic students or those with sensory needs. But...

Episode Overview Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviors to navigate in the classroom, especially when working with autistic students or those with sensory needs. But as always—behavior is...

In this episode, I share five actionable tips for creating consistency between school and home to help students feel secure, understand expectations, and generalize skills. From visual supports to cel...

In this episode, I’m sharing five practical and efficient ways to collect data while using task boxes in the classroom. Task boxes are fantastic tools for promoting independence and skill-building, an...

In this episode, I dive into the idea of "age-appropriate" in special education and why it’s okay (and often beneficial) when students gravitate toward interests that don’t align with their chronologi...

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics: building independence in the special ed classroom. We’ll explore why independence is such a crucial skill for our students and how it benefi...