Adaptation Station

This is the fourth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers home/school communication  Click here to read the transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/parent-communication/ Click here to read the corresponding blog posts- http://adaptationstation.net/building-the-home-to-school-bridge/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/...

This is the third podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers functions of behavior and possible antecedent interventions Click here to read the corresponding blog posts- http://adaptationstation.net/behavior-wtf-whats-the-function/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795...

This is the second podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers the classroom schedules. Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/classroom-layout-transcript/ Read the consolidated blog post here-http://adaptationstation.net/4-tips-for-creating-a-classroom-schedule/  Read about my curriculum map here-http://adaptationstation.net/writing-a-curriculum-map-for...

This is the first podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers classroom setup. Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/classroom-layout-transcript/ Click here to read the consolidated blog post- http://adaptationstation.net/designing-with-your-students-in-mind/ Download the free companion pack here- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-S...

Deciding to leave a special education classroom is a tough decision that some special education teachers find themselves facing. Both myself and my guest, Kim, have left a special education classroom. Kim went to work in a special education setting in a different school, whereas I opted to leave the school system and go work at an ABA center. In this episode, we talk about how we made our respecti...

It has been one year since I left the school system and went to work for a private ABA center. Although the coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted my job I still wanted to give you an update to help compare the two different worlds. You will find that this podcast does not definitively say which job is “better”, as I loved them both-it just serves to explain the difference between the two...

This podcast will recommend five different resources you can use to help you as you learn to manage your anxiety. All five resources are linked in my storefront here : https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation?listId=26KEFU7OKCGOU

Have you been wanting to learn how to make simple resources to use with your students and clients? Have you been curious how to get started on TPT? This podcast will serve as an introduction to both with the tutorial teaching you how to design a token board and PowerPoint and answering questions about TpT. The corresponding blog post to have visual tutorials that will help. I hope this help you fe...

To say I’m obsessed with guided journals is an understatement-I have tried dozens and I use 3-4 different ones at the same time. This podcast will cover my 5 favorite journals of all time and will help you choose one that meets your needs. Check out my Amazon storefront to see all of the journals I love-https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation?listId=29Y5YIYAR1EWA

This podcast is jammed pack with valuable information regarding distance learning. 8 different special education teachers come on and share about end of year procedures, transitions, ESY and looking forward to the fall.

This is the first time I’m sharing my Amazon favorites and the 10 items in this podcast are my absolute favorite items hands-down! Click here to go to the corresponding blog post and grab any links that you are interested in! http://adaptationstation.net/amazon-favorites-may-2020/

If you have been wanting to use boom learning with your students but you don’t really know how to go about setting up your classroom, assigning tasks to students or making it work for distance learning this is the podcast for you! I’ll answer basic questions and give a couple of tips to get this rolling!

Are you struggling to figure out how to make distance-learning work for your special education classroom? Do you just want to hear from other teachers to know you’re not alone? This is the podcast for you! I have invited seven of my friends who are still teaching to share how distance-learning is working for them. We have teachers from kindergarten level all the way to adult transition services wi...

In order to have a good day it’s really important that I give myself time in the morning to get ready. I have a routine I like to follow every day that helps me feel more awake and energized. This podcast will walk you through what I do in the mornings and give you ideas on how to build your own morning routine! Listen to the nighttime version here- https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Epi...

I am a big believer in cognitive-based therapy and the benefits of seeing a therapist. Through my own journey I learned how to use worksheets to cope with my anxiety today I’m excited to share eight worksheets I designed to share with all of you. This podcast will walk you through each one and how to use it. I hope it’s helpful! If you want to access the worksheets click here http://adaptationstat...

If you are struggling to maintain structure and normalcy through the coronavirus quarantine, this podcast will give you 5 tips. Heather from Full Sped Ahead joins and we have 2 freebies that you can download at the link below : http://adaptationstation.net/?p=2710

You don’t have to go out or spend a lot of money to be able to spend quality time with your significant other. In this podcast my husband and I will share 12 awesome ideas for date nights that you can do right at home. You’ll save a lot of money, and if you have kids you don’t need a babysitter. We hope you enjoy one of the ideas! http://adaptationstation.net/12-at-home-date-night-ideas/

Are you looking for a way to incorporate Autism Acceptance into your school? This podcast will have 4 different ideas and 2 freebies (one from me and one from my good friend Alyssa at Simply Special Ed) are available for download. Read the matching blog here: http://adaptationstation.net/4-ways-to-celebrate-autism-acceptance-month/

The number one thing people ask me about is negative behavior. I finally published my first podcast and it’s all about my favorite tool to use,-an ABC data sheet. When I was dealing with negative behavior in my classroom this was my go to to help me figure out what was happening and proceed with an FBA. This podcast breaks it down step-by-step to make it easy to implement in your classroom and if...

When I feel sad, that’s when I need to do self-care the most. The problem is when I’m sad I can’t think of things to do. That’s what this whole podcast is about. It had 30 different ideas of things that you could do for yourself and there’s even a cute free download available below! http://adaptationstation.net/30-things/

Does the idea of putting a sensory bin in your classroom seem completely overwhelming? Do you imagine it being really expensive, really messy and not useful? Don’t worry, Autumn and I have you covered. In this podcast we will teach you how to make Sensory bins on a budget, how make sensory bins work for a variety of students and how to make them functional in the classroom. Read my blog to read mo...

This podcast will walk you through 10 different fine motor bins I used in my self-contained classroom. These bins are perfect for students working on basic cutting, lacing and other fine motor hand skills. Click the link below to read the corresponding blog! http://adaptationstation.net/fine-motor-bins-in-a-self-contained-classroom/

When I was in the classroom I worked at a coding immersion school. This meant that all students were required to code every day. I struggled in the beginning to make this work but I finally figured out five ways to cope with my students and I’m excited to share them in the podcast today! Click the blog below to get links to everything I talked about in the podcast http://adaptationstation.net/codi...

I’m excited to welcome my husband onto the podcast to talk about Anxiety with me! We share a bit about my journey and how we manage it together. We answered 7 frequently asked questions from Instagram-I hope this episode is helpful! Click hear to read my blog about how I managed anxiety in the classroom-http://adaptationstation.net/dealing-with-anxiety-at-work/ Click hear to see some of the essent...

Do you struggle to teach reading in your self-contained classroom? Do you want to make sure you are using evidence based strategies? If so, this is the podcast for you! This podcast breaks down reading groups into small, actionable steps in self-contained settings. Read this blog for more information on reading groups: http://adaptationstation.net/1993-2/ Read this blog for more information on rea...