Autism Behavior Management
Autism Behavior Management So things are going well, and then they aren’t. When you have students with behaviors in the classroom it can set off everything and everybody. It gets out of control, FAST!...
View ArticleBetter Outcomes in Autism Units
Better Outcomes in Autism Units Then end is near! Some of you will be ending your school year so soon you can practically taste it… others of you have some time to go yet- Either way I’m sure it will...
View ArticleHelping a Child with Autism Sleep Better
Kids with Autism who get a poor night’s sleep often have problems with behaviors at school- that may be aggression and agitation, social withdrawal and isolation, or even sleeping in school. So what to...
View ArticleTransition Strategies to Stop Meltdowns
Transition Strategies to Stop Meltdowns Are you working with students who have Autism? Students with transition issues? Or just students period. Lots of different types of kids can struggle with having...
View ArticleStrategies 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 paper and ripped it in half, all the while looking for her reaction....
View ArticleImplementing Rules in Autism Classrooms
Implementing Rules in Autism Classrooms Which Rules Are the Right Rules? Seems like the one thing you know you need is some good rules for students in your classroom to follow… but what rules do you...
View ArticleThe 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 and be sure to subscribe! SHOW NOTES Hey y’all, it’s Ayo...
View ArticleUsing 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 having direct instruction on social rules and behavior. When...
View ArticleTeaching 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 feel your pain John, there is nothing worse than getting...
View ArticleCalming 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 kiddo. BUT, it could get you nada. As you work with...
View ArticleHugging Students with Disabilities
In this podcast, we will talk about showing affection and hugging students with disabilities. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes and blog posts from Noodle Nook. Hugging...
View ArticleTips 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 back to the classroom from recess. He will lie...
View ArticleAutism 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 what tips on Autism and wandering for parents and teachers. Wandering in...
View ArticleRoutine 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, it is a slippery slope to inappropriate behaviors,...
View ArticleCalming in a Meltdown
Calming in a Meltdown Whenever I think of a meltdown, I think of the girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory saying “I want an Oompa Loompa and I want it now!” As a mom, I immediately think of all...
View ArticleDealing 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 had sent me a list of trigger words that no one in her home was allowed to...
View ArticlePresume Competence
10 Easy Ways to Presume Competence in Students with Disabilities like Autism. Presuming Competence: What is means, why you should, what it looks like, and why it is important. The post Presume...
View ArticleStudent with Autism Refuses to Work
What do you do when a student in your Special Ed classroom or Autism Unit refuses to work? It all depends on the function of the behavior! Listen to better understand four possible reasons a student...
View ArticleFunction of Behavior and What To Do About It
Function of Behavior And What To Do About It… AKA: Why are they doing that? Help! This post was first published in April of 2016 and republished in 2019. Listen to the podcast all about Function of...
View ArticleCalm Down Corner Ideas in an Autism Classroom
How to Make a Calm Down Corner in Your Classroom- Ideas, Printable Kits, Posters and Rules to set up a calm down area in your SpEd classroom or Autism Unit to help with behavior management and...
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