Teaching Autism

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Autism and School Holidays Tips and Support

School provides consistency and routine for our autistic children. So, when school is out for summer - or school breaks throughout the year, our children can find it hard to cope. Today I'm sharing my tips for autism and school holidays. Summer holidays are scary for many families of children with autism. It's a lot time to ... read more

Autism and Teeth Grinding

Autism and teeth grinding is one of the most common subjects I get asked about. And most often, it's from family members who are worried about the effect grinding teeth will have on their child's teeth, mouth and jaw in the long term.But, also, the constant grinding of teeth can start to become frustrating for them. And ... read more

What is Autism?

Without a doubt, the most common question that I get asked is 'What is Autism?' In this blog post today I'm going to be talking all about what autism is. So whether you are here as an individual yourself who is perhaps considering a diagnosis for yourself.. Or you're a parent of an autistic child, or even a teacher trying ... read more

Awarded UK Top 10 Autism Blog

I've been wanting to write this post for a couple of days now, but for I've been lost for words. I was notified this past week that I had been voted in the Top 10 UK Autism Blogs/Websites! I'm number 1 on the website and I just can't thank you all enough. ... read more

Teaching Autism’s New Website!

  If you're a regular follower of 'Teaching Autism' then you'll have noticed something a little bit different with my website. It's had a whole new design! And it now has an online shop where you can shop right here on Teaching Autism. A big thank you to Jumping Jax Designs for making my website everything that I ... read more

What is Reading to Dogs?

I came across the initiative 'Reading to Dogs' a little while back,  taking place in a classroom. The programme was working great and it's something I think a lot of you will find really interesting. Read on for more information. I walked into the classroom one afternoon and saw a child reading to a dog. The dog ... 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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4 days ago

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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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✨ It’s OK if Your 2025 TeacherGoal is ….. ✨* Not bringing work home on the weekends.* Removing your work email app from your phone.* Leaving school as soon as the bell rings—at least once a week!* Saying ‘no’ to an extra committee or project.* Skipping the fancy bulletin boards and using simple ones instead.* Using pre-made resources to save time instead of creating your own.* Taking a mental health day when you need it.* Setting boundaries with colleagues who drain your energy.* Focusing on progress, not perfection, for your students—and yourself!* Asking for help when you need it instead of trying to do it all..What’s your 2025 teacher goal? 🤫 Pssst.. It’s also ok if you decide to not set a 2025 teacher goal at all!.....#teachingautism #spedteacher #spedtribe #spedteachers #spedclassroom #specialeducationteacher ... See MoreSee Less

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