Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

5 Strategies for Biters


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Episode Overview

Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviors to navigate in the classroom, especially when working with autistic students or those with sensory needs. But as always—behavior is communication! In this episode, we dive into why students bite, how to identify the root cause, and five actionable strategies to help reduce and prevent biting in your classroom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The top reasons why students bite (sensory needs, communication, emotional regulation, and more).
✔️ How to redirect sensory-seeking biting with safe alternatives.
✔️ Five classroom strategies to reduce biting, including communication supports, sensory tools, and proactive planning.

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