Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
Supporting Autistic Students during Transitions: Tips for Teachers Transitioning from one activity to another can be a challenge for our students. It can be overwhelming for them to switch their focus from one task to another, and they may struggle with the change in routine. As an educator, it is important for us to understand how to support our students… Read More
Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs: What You Need to Know Assistive technology has really helpful to transform the way that our students with special educational needs learn and interact with the world around them. These tools are able to help our students overcome barriers and achieve academic success. This is by providing a range of supports, including communication… Read More
In this blog post I’m going to be discussing 5 ways to earn more money as a teacher. With the rising cost of living, now more than ever, teachers are looking for ways to earn extra money. Although in fairness, this isn’t just teachers. People in careers all around the world are trying to find ways to earn more money…. Read More
Self-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Today I’m sharing 20 summer break self care activities for teachers. Because this is probably the best time where we, as educators, can make ourselves a priority. It also means that we can set ourselves new routines and habits that hopefully, we are able to carry on… Read More
AI is everywhere right now. Today I’m sharing 10 ways special education teachers can use AI as part of their teaching and in their classroom. If you haven’t heard about AI, here’s a quick overview. What is AI? AI, or artificial intelligence, is a technology that allows machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. This can be things… Read More
Building relationships with parents and family members is a hugely important part of our job as educators. Today I’m sharing 10 ways for teachers to build relationships with families. 10 Ways for Teachers to Build Relationships with Families 1. Hold Parent-Teacher Conferences Regularly. This will allow you to have face-to-face contact with your students’ family members. It’s really hard to… Read More
What does EBD stand for in special education? Do you know? In this blog post today, I’m going to be sharing more information about EBD and what it is. EBD stands for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. It is where an individual may exhibit emotional or behavioral responses which can have an impact on their academic, social and life functioning. What… Read More
What is stimming? A question I often get asked personally, as well as see over social media. And in this blog post today, I’m not only going to talk about what it is.. I’m also going to discuss why it’s important and what the benefits are. What is Stimming? ‘Stimming’ is actually just short for self-stimulatory behavior. It refers to… Read More
I’m always looking for a new teacher hack that can help me. And today I’m excited to share my SAVE ME tray teacher hack that I can 10000% promise you is going to change your life. This is probably the best thing that I have ever implemented into the classroom to help save my own sanity. What Is It? Whenever… Read More
Today in this blog post I’m going to be sharing 5 ways to improve parent teacher relationships. These are some of the most important relationships that you will need to build each year. And that can be tricky at times. It’s also important to note that this blog post is also relevant for family members, not just parents. And having… Read More
