Teaching Autism

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8 Classroom Themes for October

Today I'm sharing my favorite 8 classroom themes for October that I use in my autism classroom. I tend to rotate through these over the years and I love being able to just pull out resources from the year before to save me re-prepping and re-creating everything again!Underneath each of the themes below, I've linked some of ... read more

Using Real Life Objects as Visuals in Special Education

I have been having so many questions about using real life objects as visuals in special education classrooms lately. And this is something that I have done for many years. Specifically, I usually start with using real life objects to help prepare my students and get them ready to use 2D visuals; like schedules.Using ... read more

Free Witch Spells Sensory Bin

I'm so excited to share this free witch spells sensory bin with you all. This has been a huge hit not just with my students but also with my son as well. It's probably one of the most popular sensory bins I've ever shared!As a specialist in autism education, I am always looking for ways to get my students engaged in ... read more

5 Free Resources for October for Special Education

In this blog post I'm sharing 5 free resources for October for your classroom. 1. Jack O'Lantern Play Dough MatsWe love using these mats in our play dough center throughout October. Download for free here.2. Fall / Autumn Leaf Mask CraftThis is the perfect time of the year to go outside hunting for leaves! Once we've ... read more

Working with Students with TBI

In this blog post today I'm sharing information about working with students with TBI. I'm discussing what a TBI is, how that can effect a student and their experience in the classroom. But I'm also sharing a bunch of strategies and information that will help you ensure that your classroom is an inclusive and positive ... read more

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If you had to describe your teaching style in 3 emojis, what would they be?Mine would be..🖍️: For my focus on student-led, interactive learning.🧠: For my dedication to understanding and supporting diverse learning needs.🎉: For how I celebrate the wins, big or small with (and for!) my students..What would yours be? Let me know ⬇️.....#teachingautism #spedteacher #spedteachers #spedclassroom #specialeducation #selfcontainedclassroom #selfcontainedteacher ... See MoreSee Less

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Joseph loves doing different activities in his learning journal so when I saw this amazing book by @theprimaryparade I just knew I had to get it!! We just got done with the letter a craft and Joseph is already asking for the next one 😍.Comment CRAFTBOOK and I’ll dm you a link to grab your copy too! The book comes with a craft for every letter of alphabet and all the pieces you need 😍.....#teachingautism #homeschoollife #preschoolactivities #preschoolcrafts #spedtribe #spedclassroom #kindergarten #kindercrafts ... See MoreSee Less

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🎉 Free New Year Craft: “I Am Yeti for 2025!” 🐾✨.I’ve updated my ever popular freebie Yeti craftivity for 2025, so if you’ve downloaded this before just head back and re-download for 2025!.Are you ready to kick off 2025 with your students in a fun and engaging way? This FREE New Year Yeti Craft is perfect for the classroom! 🏔️❄️.✨ Here’s why you’ll love it:✔️ It’s a fun way to welcome the new year!✔️ Encourages creativity and fine motor skills.✔️ Easy to prep, with print-and-go templates.✔️ Perfect for bulletin boards or take-home crafts..Comment YETI2025 below and I’ll dm you a link to download for ✨ F R E E ✨.....#teachingautism #spedteacher #kidscrafts #2025craft #yeticraft #newyearcrafts #specialeducation ... See MoreSee Less

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Signs You’re Definitely a Special Education Teacher* You have more visual schedules than you do pens.* Your pockets are full of fidgets* You can set up a calm-down corner in under 5 minutes.* You celebrate the smallest wins like they’re Olympic victories.* You’ve perfected the art of laminating EVERYTHING.* You can predict a meltdown faster than a weather forecast predicts rain.* You have a love-hate relationship with Velcro.* You’ve explained what ‘PDA’ means more times than you can count.* You’ve mastered the teacher ‘look..How many of these do you relate to? Share your favorite in the comments!....#teachingautism #spedtruth #spedlife #spedteachers #spedclassroom #spedtribe #spedclassroom ... See MoreSee Less

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