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Welcome to Teaching Autism! Here you will find engaging, hands-on and differentiated activities that are used by thousands of students all around the world. From task boxes to adapted books and binders.. You’ll find resources that I’ve successfully used in over 10 years of my career.
Hi! I'm Nikki, an autism specialist with over 10 years of experience working with students aged 3-19. My passion for creating hands-on and engaging resources, as well as providing support to other educators all around the world is what led me to create 'Teaching Autism.'
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Adapted Books for November | November Adapted Books for Special Education
Are you looking for engaging, differentiated adapted books to use throughout November with your students? Do your students need to work on a variety of skills in a hands-on way? If so, this collection of adapted books is perfect to use with your special education students throughout November. Instructions for Adapted BooksPrint out all of the pages.Cut out and laminate each of the pages and bind into a book.Cut out and laminate each of the individual symbols and place velcro onto the back of
K - 1st
Turkey Prepositions Speech Therapy Thanksgiving Boom Cards
Are you looking for a digital resource for your students to work on identifying prepositions this Thanksgiving? Do your speech therapy students need to work on their symbol recognition skills? If so, this turkey prepositions themed Boom deck is perfect to use with your students. How to UseEach page of the Boom deck contains a question, an image of a turkey somewhere and 3 possible answers.Students read - or listen to - the question, that has an empty box where the missing preposition needs to
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Wh Questions with Visuals Adapted Book | Thanksgiving Activities
Are you looking for a hands-on and engaging resource to work on wh- questions with your autism and special education students? Do your students love to work on adapted books? If so, this Thanksgiving adapted book is a hands-on way for your students to work on their wh question and answering skills. Students read the short sentence at the top of the page and find the appropriate and matching symbol to answer the comprehension question. Comes in col and b/w option for your printing prefer
K - 1st
Turkey in Disguise Autism Adapted Books for Special Education
Are you looking for a fun turkey in disguise activity to use with your students this Thanksgiving? Your students will love these adapted and interactive books to disguise the turkeys. It encourages your students to work on their instruction and attention skills. There is an instruction included on top of each page in this book. Students then follow the instruction by helping to dress the turkey to disguise him. Students will love disguising the turkey in different ways in these adapted b
PreK - 1st
Turkey Kindness Sorting | Social Skills & Behavior Activity for Special Ed
Help your students learn about kindness in a fun, hands-on way with this Turkey Kindness Sorting Activity! Designed for PreK–2 and special education classrooms, this resource helps students identify kind vs. unkind choices using simple, relatable scenarios. Students read or listen to each “feather” and decide whether it shows a kind choice (like sharing or helping others) or an unkind choice (like yelling or refusing to share). They then match the feather to the correct turkey! Perfect for Novem
PreK - 1st
Character Education, Classroom Community, Other (ELA)
Make a Thanksgiving Meal Adapted Book for Special Education | Sequencing
Bring hands-on learning and Thanksgiving fun into your special education classroom with this Thanksgiving Meal Adapted Book. Designed for autistic learners, PreK-2, and students working on sequencing and following directions, this interactive activity helps students build a Thanksgiving feast step by step. Students read (or listen to) the simple instructions on each page, then choose the correct food piece to add to the table. As they work through the book, they follow a clear sequence and wat
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
The Story of Thanksgiving | Literacy Activities
This simplified story of Thanksgiving is a great way for you to teach your students about the story and history of Thanksgiving. There are 19 mini pages included in this visually engaging and eye catching story that students will love. This story has been simplified to make it more engaging for students to read/listen to and to give them a better understanding of the story without overloading them with information. Each page in the story is half the size of a piece of paper - meaning two
PreK - 1st
Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1c
Turkey Fence Task Box | Fine Motor Task Box for Special Education
This building a fence for the turkey task box is a great way for students to work on their fine motor skills. With a fun turkey theme for your Thanksgiving / November unit, your students will love working on this task box. Students need to use popsicle sticks to replicate the fence shown on the task box. This is a great way to see if students are able to follow visual instructions and copy the fence to create their own for the turkey. What's Included?Task box covers.20 task cards.Instructi
PreK - K
Also included in: Turkey Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Turkey Goes Shopping Adapted Book | Thanksgiving Grocery Store Life Skills
Help your students build functional vocabulary, comprehension, and life skills this Thanksgiving season with this fun and engaging Turkey Goes Shopping Adapted Book!In this interactive story, Mr. Turkey is preparing for Thanksgiving dinner - but first, he needs to head to the grocery store! Students will help Turkey fill his cart by matching grocery items to the correct pages. Perfect for special education, early learners, and preschool to grade 2, this resource targets key communication, m
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Reading, Vocabulary
Thanksgiving WH Questions for Speech Therapy | Thanksgiving Speech and Language
Are you looking for engaging Thanksgiving WH questions for speech therapy that keep your students motivated during the holiday season? These Thanksgiving Speech and Language Activities are the perfect seasonal addition to your therapy sessions, autism classroom, early intervention program, or special education setting. Students will love exploring the Thanksgiving-themed picture scenes while practicing essential WH question and comprehension skills. This resource includes 5 Thanksgiving pictur
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Turkey Play Dough Mats | Turkey Counting Math Activities
These turkey play dough mats are fun and engaging for your students. Students will work on their counting, color recognition and instruction skills. The play dough mats come in 2 levels. The play dough require your students to read - or be read - the instructions. Then, they follow the instructions to create the turkey's tail feathers. This activity is also a great way for students to work on their fine motor skills. Students use play dough to make the tail feathers, giving the activity a s
PreK - K
Vocabulary
Thanksgiving Activities Bundle for Special Education | Adapted Books, Task Cards
Are you looking for engaging, structured Thanksgiving activities designed specifically for special education and autism classrooms? This Thanksgiving Activities Bundle includes adapted books, task cards, math centers, literacy activities, WH questions, fine motor tasks, and vocabulary supports to help your students learn while celebrating Thanksgiving. Perfect for November centers, small group instruction, independent work systems, and themed classroom units. What’s Included? This bundle includ
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Numbers, Reading
Turkey Adapted Books for Special Education | Turkey Activities
Are you looking for engaging, differentiated turkey theme adapted books to use with your students? Do your students need to work on a variety of skills in a hands-on way? If so, this collection of turkey adapted books is perfect to use with your special education students! Instructions for Adapted BooksPrint out all of the pages.Cut out and laminate each of the pages and bind into a book.Cut out and laminate each of the individual symbols and place velcro onto the back of them.Laminate the
K - 1st
Thanksgiving Activities | Prepositions Task Box
Are your students struggling with their preposition skills? Or are you looking for some fun and hands-on turkey activities to add to your centers? If so, these Thanksgiving theme preposition task cards are perfect for your students. There are 8 different task cards included, each one containing a different preposition for students to work on. Students need to look at the image, identify where the turkey is and then match the symbol to the task card. This is a great opportunity to work o
PreK - K
I Am Thankful Adapted Book | Thanksgiving WH Questions & Sentence Building
Help your students build language, comprehension, and gratitude this Thanksgiving season with this interactive “I Am Thankful” Adapted Book - designed especially for PreK–2 special education and early learners. This low-prep adapted book is perfect for students working on WH-questions, vocabulary recognition, and early sentence building. Using visual supports and simple, repetitive text, students can engage in meaningful conversations about what it means to be thankful while strengthening their
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Thanksgiving Adapted Binder Activities | Autism & Special Education
Looking for calm, structured Thanksgiving activities for your special education classroom? This Thanksgiving Adapted Binder includes 29 hands-on adapted activities designed to help autism and special education students work independently while practicing a wide range of foundational academic, communication, and life skills. Perfect for independent work, task boxes, early finishers, or 1:1 instruction, this binder keeps learning consistent and predictable during the busy Thanksgiving season.
K - 2nd
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
November Fine Motor Journal Worksheets | November Morning Work
Get ready for November with this fine motor journal. With 20 worksheets included, your students will have plenty of opportunities to work on their fine motor skills. How to UseThis journal can be completed by individual worksheets or as a bound journal. Students need to follow the instructions on each worksheet to complete the fine motor tasks. What's Included?Journal cover.20 fine motor skill worksheets.As this is a November themed fine motor journal, it is themed around fall/autumn and tu
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Turkey Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Looking for engaging and hands-on turkey themed task boxes for your special education students? Look no further! These task boxes are perfect for your students to work on a range of skills and are sure to be a hit with your students. Not only are they fun and engaging, but they can also be used as independent work activities, making them a great addition to your classroom. These independent work tasks are specifically designed for special education students, as well as autistic, pre-k, and
PreK - K
English Language Arts
Turkeys at School Adapted Book for Special Education | Thanksgiving Activities
Are you looking for hands-on and engaging resources for your turkey and Thanksgiving activities? Do your students need to work on recognizing symbols? If so, this Turkeys at School adapted book is perfect to use with your students. Your students will follow the turkeys at school through this adapted book and answer the different wh- questions. InstructionsPrint out all of the pages.Cut out and laminate each of the pages and bind them into an adapted book.Cut out and laminate each of the ind
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Mr Turkey Needs a Disguise Adapted Book | Turkey in Disguise
Are you looking for hands-on and engaging resources for your turkey and Thanksgiving activities? Do your students need to work on recognizing symbols? If so, this Mr. Turkey Needs a Disguise adapted book is perfect to use with your students. Your students will follow Mr. Turkey through this adapted book as tries to find a disguise to hide from the farmer. All of the disguises are a fun community helpers theme. InstructionsPrint out all of the pages.Cut out and laminate each of the pages an
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Also included in: Turkey Adapted Books for Special Education | Turkey Activities
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Welcome to Teaching Autism! Here you will find engaging, hands-on and differentiated activities that are used by thousands of students all around the world. From task boxes to adapted books and binders.. You’ll find resources that I’ve successfully used in over 10 years of my career.
Hi! I'm Nikki, an autism specialist with over 10 years of experience working with students aged 3-19. My passion for creating hands-on and engaging resources, as well as providing support to other educators all around the world is what led me to create 'Teaching Autism.'
Teaching style
Nikki has always been passionate about creating engaging, student-led learning opportunities that foster independence and confidence. Her focus is on helping each student reach their full potential in ways that align with their individual strengths, abilities, and needs.
A strong believer in "less stress, more success," Nikki founded Teaching Autism to share high-quality, ready-to-use resources designed to support educators while easing the day-to-day pressure.
Her creative and innovative teaching approach has earned her a stellar reputation with schools around the world. From hosting a pretend wedding in a real wedding venue to transforming classrooms into monthly crime scenes, Nikki brings a unique, imaginative twist to learning - making lessons not only educational, but truly unforgettable.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’m proud to have been recognized for my dedication to the autism community and the work I do through Teaching Autism. I was honored to be a runner-up for an Autism Heroes Award in recognition of my commitment to supporting autistic students.
My website, TeachingAutism.co.uk, was named the #1 Best UK Autism Blog in 2018, and in 2019, Teaching Autism was a runner-up for the Online Social Network Award. That same year, I was also voted the 21st Best Autism Blog on the internet.
My own education history
On top of my educational qualifications, I have also received training in; Play, Sensology, Autism, What is Autism?, PECS, Google Classroom, First Aid, Epilepsy, Fire Safety, CPI, MAPA, Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, SEN: Autism, SEN: Behaviour, Non-Verbal Literacy, Non-Verbal Math, Rights Respecting Schools, Sensory Integration, Makaton, Food Hygiene, Numicon, Read Write Inc., Language Link, Manual Handling, Infant Links, Making Maths Fun, SIMS, Behaviour Watch, BookCreator, iPad, Touch Trust, Music Therapy, Sensology, Social Eyes, Early Intervention Behaviour Management for Teachers, Safeguarding, ELKLAN taster, SCERTS, ABA, Understanding Autism, along with attending regular conferences.
Additional biographical information
I share my knowledge, experience and training with the world through my;
- Blog; https://teachingautism.co.uk
- Podcast; https://www.learningwithnikki.com/podcasts/teaching-autism-and-special-education-by-nikki
- Online Training Course for Autism and Special Education Teachers; https://www.learningwithnikki.com/autism-classroom-training
- Monthly VIP Membership; https://www.learningwithnikki.com/monthly-membership-sales-page
- Task Box Library https://www.learningwithnikki.com/the-task-box-library
You can also view videos of my resources in action at my Youtube channel; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jqVhrHKB3zMAlzOQSnnyA/videos?view_as=subscriber
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