Behavior

Some kids have trigger words or words that start a chain of bad behavior. Read more about dealing with trigger words and changing inappropriate behavior?

Dealing with Trigger Words

Dealing With Trigger Words Not that long ago, I did a personal consultation with a mom who was at the end of her chain. She… Read More »Dealing with Trigger Words

When a meltdown starts, you have to take action to prevent a student from injuring themselves, hurting others, or damaging valuable property. If you want to really prevent injury, then it is best to stop the meltdown before it escalates. When that isn’t possible, here are 5 easy tips for calming during a meltdown.

Calming in a Meltdown

9 Essential Classroom Tips to Calming in a Meltdown. Whenever I think of a meltdown, I think of the girl from Charlie and the Chocolate… Read More »Calming in a Meltdown

If you are in a structured classroom, they you absolutely need to have good routine and procedures in place. Read more on how to establish routine and procedures in Autism Units.

Routine and Procedures

Routine and Procedures If you are teaching in a structured classroom, you know how important routines and procedures can be. When there is no plan,… Read More »Routine and Procedures

Autism and Wandering- Student was found miles away from home... Tips for Teachers and Parents

Autism and Wandering

Wandering in children with Autism is common… Here’s my story as a teacher who has had to help find a missing child as well as… Read More »Autism and Wandering

Laying down the law on the playground- some tricks and tips to transition after recess. Listen to this episode of The Nook from Noodle Nook on strategies in the severe/mod class, Life Skills or Autism Unit as well as Special Ed classroom!

Tips to Transition After Recess

Tips to Transition After Recess Brooklyn asks about some tips to transition after recess:“I have a student who is having a really hard time transitioning… Read More »Tips to Transition After Recess

Should you hug your students with Special Needs? Great podcast and article for when a student runs to hug you. Click to listen about Hugging Students with Disabilities...

Hugging Students with Disabilities

In this podcast, we will talk about showing affection and hugging students with disabilities.

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Hugging Students with Disabilities

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Are you needing some doable tips and tricks for implementing calming techniques for students with Autism? This can help you get it going in your classroom!

Calming Techniques for Students with Autism

Calming Techniques for Students with Autism Saying “Calm Down” to a student with Autism may get you the result you want… a calm and receptive… Read More »Calming Techniques for Students with Autism

Hitting and Pinching in Autism Units and Self Contained- Tips and tricks to deal with behavior.

Teaching a Student to Stop Hitting- Episode 003 of The Nook

“If a child who can’t communicate well displays frustration by hitting and pinching people and pets, how do you teach them to stop?” –John I… Read More »Teaching a Student to Stop Hitting- Episode 003 of The Nook

Using social stories can be super helpful in the classroom to teach target behaviors, improve social situations, and deliver direct instruction on functional skills. Read more on using social stories in your classroom.

Using Social Stories

Using Social Stories in the Classroom I love using social stories. So many of the students I work with in the classroom really benefit from… Read More »Using Social Stories

Basics to Know in YOUR Autism Classroom- The Nook Podcast 002

The Nook Episode 002- Basics to Know in YOUR Autism Classroom

Episode 2 of The Nook Podcast On this episode, we answer Rebecca’s question on basics she needs to know in her Autism classroom. Listen here… Read More »The Nook Episode 002- Basics to Know in YOUR Autism Classroom