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
Autism
6 Steps to a Successful Autism Unit
6 Steps to a Successful Autism Unit I can tell you right now, if you are NOT doing these 6 things in your Autism Unit… Read More »6 Steps to a Successful Autism Unit
Teacher in Autism Unit Needs Help Dealing with Parents
Teacher in Autism Unit Needs Help Dealing with Parents Meredith asks for some IEP meeting tips for dealing with her student’s parents: “The parents of… Read More »Teacher in Autism Unit Needs Help Dealing with Parents
Communication Mini-Challenge for Teachers in Autism Units
There never seems to be a great time to start new strategies for students in your classroom. If there isn’t one thing going on, there… Read More »Communication Mini-Challenge for Teachers in Autism Units
Why Write Behavior Plans
Wondering why you’re being asked to write behavior goals for students with no negative behaviors? Grab your IEPs, put your BIP hat on, and get… Read More »Why Write Behavior Plans
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
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
Phonics or Sight Words- Teaching Reading to Students with Autism
Teaching Reading to Students with Autism Teaching kids with Autism to read. It seems to counter-intuitive to write that sentence… it implies that you teach… Read More »Phonics or Sight Words- Teaching Reading to Students with Autism
Talking to Parents About Autism
Talking to Parents About Autism Emails pour into the NoodleNook website for help on a variety of situations happening in classrooms all over the world.… Read More »Talking to Parents About Autism
Strategies for Attention Seeking
Shawn looked right at her. His eyes turned up in the corners and the smallest sinister smile flashed onto his face. Then he took his… Read More »Strategies for Attention Seeking