Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
From a young age, I remember Remembrance Day has always been a huge event in schools around the area. I remember ever year wearing a poppy and doing different activities. And today, I wanted to share some Remembrance Day activities for kids that will help your students learn all about this important event. Working Together One of the main activities… Read More
It is becoming more and more popular to use movement breaks in the classroom. And here, at Teaching Autism, we are huge fans of using movement breaks. Movement breaks provide our students with the chance to get up and move around. This will help them to feel refreshed and give them a break from work. But, it will also help… Read More
In this blog post I’m sharing some iPad apps for your special education classroom. We have had iPads in our classroom for what feels like forever now.. And I’m constantly trying to ensure that we are using them to their best potential for my students. This list is comprised of autism apps for the iPad that I have found most… Read More
In this blog post today I’m sharing 5 tips for introducing your autistic child to new foods. Food can be a big trigger for many of our autistic children.. And it’s something that needs a lot of careful thought putting into it for how you will approach it. At the bottom of this blog post I’m also sharing some helpful… Read More
In this blog post today I’m sharing about how to use a communication book with your autistic students. Many of my students are currently using these communication books to communicate their needs with us in the classroom.. And their communication is becoming more successful and independent with them. Today, I want to share with you how this communication book can… Read More
In this blog post today I’m sharing the most adorable caterpillar craft that your kids will love! This time of year is all about bugs and insects in our classroom.. And as part of our ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ book unit this week.. We made these caterpillar crafts! I’m sharing all the materials and instructions you need to create this caterpillar craft… Read More
Today we’re talking all things autism and toilet training. If you’ve found yourself on this page, it’s probably because you’re struggling right now to help your autistic child or student get toilet trained. Or, you may be wanting to find out more on the topic and you’re preparing yourself with information. You may have bought all the toilet training books…. Read More
My Teaching Autism blog has been nominated for the ‘One Lovely Blog Award!’ Rachel at Sweet Sweet Primary has nominated my blog for the ‘One Lovely Blog’ award and I am over the moon with gratefulness. Teaching Autism Hi, I’m Nikki and I’m the face behind ‘Teaching Autism.’ I started my ‘Teaching Autism’ journey because I was being asked by… Read More
It’s my favorite time of year.. When all the fruit is extra fresh and tasty. So we’ve been busy making chocolate fruit cones and kebabs! In this blog post today I’m sharing all the info you need to make these chocolate fruit cones and kebabs with your students too! Plus, I know how hard and busy the summer months can… Read More
Caterpillar Sandwiches for Kids
