Autism Spectrum Teacher

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Sharing knowledge, information and practical advice related to autism through having conversations with autistic individuals, parents, carers, teachers, educational professionals and service providers. Hosted by Steph Reed, an Autism Specialist Teacher in London, UK.

Steph Reed


    • Jun 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    #12 Understanding Autism and Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 14:03


    The pandemic has had a challenging impact on us all. I have needed to pivot to ensure the security of the podcast and other projects I run as Autism Spectrum Teacher. This is the first of a mini-series introducing the new online courses offering you in-depth knowledge and practical skills that you can apply straight away. The first one is 'Understanding Autism and Learning'. The post #12 Understanding Autism and Learning appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 44:16


    Last Updated on April 26, 2022 by Steph Reed Podcast Episode Notes This is a live recording from a Facebook Live I hosted this week. It took place in a group aimed at general support through the Covid-19 Crisis, in the island of Jersey, where I am from. I took […] The post #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 44:16


    This is a live recording from a Facebook Live I hosted this week. It took place in a group aimed at general support through the Covid-19 Crisis, in the island of Jersey, where I am from. I took this opportunity to talk to parents and carers about potential strategies that […] The post #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 30:56


    Last Updated on April 26, 2022 by Steph Reed Podcast Episode Notes Zafer Elcik is the Co Founder of the Otsimo app, which has over 100 educational games created specifically with the needs of autistic learners in mind.  It was great to speak to Zafer as my special guest in […] The post #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 30:56


    Zafer Elcik is the Co Founder of the Otsimo app, which has over 100 educational games created specifically with the needs of autistic learners in mind.  It was great to speak to Zafer as my special guest in this episode of the podcast, and hear about the story of Otsimo! […] The post #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #9 The need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 20:55


    In this episode of the podcast, it was a pleasure to speak with Jenny McLaughlan, the founder of Chewigem, a support community for different sensory needs. Chewigem have designed and created a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults. Hear some great success stories! The post #9 The need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #9 The need to chew! Supporting sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 20:55


    In this episode of the podcast, it was a pleasure to speak with Jenny McLaughlan, the founder of Chewigem, a support community for different sensory needs. Chewigem have designed and created a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults. Hear some great success stories! The post #9 The need to chew! Supporting sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 28:28


    In this episode, I discuss and pose questions about enhancing opportunities for communication and interaction of those with autism and complex needs. This is through adapting the environment, our teaching approach and resources, both at school and home. The post #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 28:28


    In this episode, I discuss and pose questions about enhancing opportunities for communication and interaction of those with autism and complex needs. This is through adapting the environment, our teaching approach and resources, both at school and home. The post #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 17:12


    Angela Charalambous, a reading specialist from the Workshop Reading Centre in Johannesburg discusses strategies to support a child to enjoy reading and feel more confident. The post #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 17:12


    Angela Charalambous, a reading specialist from the Workshop Reading Centre in Johannesburg discusses strategies to support a child to enjoy reading and feel more confident. The post #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #6 Anxiety in Autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 43:44


    In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell from the West Sussex County Council Autism and Social Communication Team. They have recently put together an evidence based guide to anxiety in autism with Sebastian Gaigg from the Autism Research Group at City University of London. The post #6 Anxiety in Autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #6 Anxiety in autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 43:44


    In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell from the West Sussex County Council Autism and Social Communication Team. They have recently put together an evidence based guide to anxiety in autism with Sebastian Gaigg from the Autism Research Group at City University of London. The post #6 Anxiety in autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 32:16


    In this episode, myself and experienced early years, special needs teacher Haia Ironside, discuss important themes to consider in autism early intervention. The post #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 32:16


    In this episode, myself and experienced early years, special needs teacher Haia Ironside, discuss important themes to consider in autism early intervention. The post #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 22:38


    I share success stories of experiences where visual resources have had a big impact on autistic children's understanding and this has helped with their communication, independence and learning. The post #4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 22:38


    I share success stories of experiences where visual resources have had a big impact on autistic children's understanding and this has helped with their communication, independence and learning. The post #4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 34:08


    Richard Semmens discusses the impact of the special interest group 'The Engine Shed' on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging children and young people with autism. The post #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 34:08


    Richard Semmens discusses the impact of the special interest group 'The Engine Shed' on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging children and young people with autism. The post #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindemar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 37:32


    Steph and experienced teacher, Adem Cetindemar discuss emotional regulation development and strategies for children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties. The post #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindemar appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindemar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 37:32


    Steph and experienced teacher, Adem Cetindemar discuss emotional regulation development and strategies for children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties. The post #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindemar appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 45:33


    I discuss important practical strategies to implement when teaching autistic children. These strategies will also have a positive impact on all children. The post #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!) appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

    #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 48:40


    I discuss important practical strategies to implement when teaching autistic children. These strategies will also have a positive impact on all children. The post #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!) appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

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