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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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Editable Phone Number Dialing Practice | Life Skills Task Boxes for Special Ed
Are you looking for engaging activities for your life skills activities? Do your students need to work on their phone number practice? If so, this task box is the perfect addition to your life skills lessons. What's Included?21 phone number cards.Phone with buttons to push.Empty phone number cards with numbers to match or for students to write in.Editable PDF (Open in Adobe PDF READER!) with different options where you can add images, text and phone numbers to personalize this task box to yo
K - 1st
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Reading
Life Skills Adapted Binder for Special Education | Independent Work & Functional
Looking for a comprehensive, hands-on way to teach functional life skills in your special education classroom? This Life Skills Adapted Binder includes 26 real-world life skills activities designed to help students build independence, confidence, and practical daily living skills through structured, visual, and repeatable practice. Perfect for Special Education, Autism classrooms, life skills programs, and independent work, this binder supports students in learning skills they can actually us
PreK - 2nd
For All Subjects, Money Math, Other (ELA)
CCSS
RF.K.1a
Fine Motor Skills Task Boxes | Fine Motor Activities for Special Education
Support your students’ development with these engaging Fine Motor Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on fine motor activities designed to strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and support early academic skills. These fine motor task boxes are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task is designed to encourage independent work while helping students build essential fin
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
149 Task Boxes for Special Education | Year Long Autism Work Box Bundle
Are you constantly creating independent work for your special education students? Do you want a structured, year-long task box system that builds independence, reinforces IEP goals, and keeps students engaged all year? This Year Long Task Boxes Bundle for Special Education includes 149 hands-on task boxes covering math, literacy, life skills, fine motor, language, and functional skills. With a total value of over $260, this mega bundle gives you a complete independent work system for just $1
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
September Task Boxes for Special Education | Back to School Autism Work Tasks
Looking for hands-on September activities your students can complete independently?These September Task Boxes for Special Education provide engaging, structured work tasks that help students practice important academic and life skills while building independence. Perfect for special education classrooms, autism programs, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students, these task boxes are designed for students who benefit from visual supports, hands-on learning, and structured work syste
PreK - K
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary
Community Helpers Task Boxes | Independent Work for Special Education & Autism
These Community Helpers task boxes provide hands-on, independent work activities designed specifically for special education and autism classrooms. If you’re looking for engaging tasks that students can complete independently while working on a range of academic and functional skills, this resource is an ideal addition to your task box or work bin system Why Use Task Boxes?Task boxes help students: Build independencePractice skills through repetitionStay engaged with clear, structured tasksWork
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Math, Reading
Year-Long Adapted Binders Bundle | Independent Work for Special Education
Looking for engaging, hands-on adapted binders to use with your autism and special education students all year long? This Year-Long Adapted Binders Bundle includes 12 themed adapted work folders, one for each month of the school year. These adapted books are designed to support independent work, task boxes, and structured practice while covering a wide range of foundational academic, communication, and life skills. With predictable layouts and highly engaging themes, this bundle provides con
PreK - 1st
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning, Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
+8
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
3 Little Pigs Math Worksheets | Fairy Tale Math Activities for Kindergarten 1st
Make math fun and engaging with these hands-on 3 Little Pigs math worksheets! This fairy tale themed resource includes a variety of no prep math activities designed to help students practice important early math skills in an engaging and motivating way. With 22 different worksheets included, this pack is perfect for math centers, morning work, small groups, independent work, early finishers, homework, and special education classrooms. The fun 3 Little Pigs theme helps keep students interested
K - 1st
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Errorless Learning Numbers 0–10 Adapted Books | Counting & Number Recognition
Are you looking for errorless learning adapted books to help students develop number recognition and counting skills in a structured, supportive way? Do your students benefit from hands-on, visual learning that builds confidence and independence? These Numbers 0–10 Errorless Learning Adapted Books are designed specifically for autism and special education students who need clear expectations, repetition, and success-based activities. What’s Included This resource includes 11 individual errorl
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers, Reading Strategies
October Task Boxes for Special Education | Fall & Halloween Centers | Autism
Looking for engaging October activities your students can complete independently?These October Task Boxes for Special Education are designed to help students build independence while practicing essential academic and functional skills through hands-on fall and Halloween themed activities. Perfect for special education classrooms, autism programs, life skills classrooms, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students, these structured work tasks are ideal for students who benefit from vis
PreK - K
Money Math, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
February Task Boxes for Special Education and Autism | Independent Work Tasks
Do your students love working with task boxes? Are you looking for hands-on, independent work tasks that keep your special education and autism students engaged throughout February? These are designed to help students practice a wide range of skills in a structured, visual, and independent format. Each task is engaging, easy to set up, and ideal for daily work systems, task bins, or independent learning time. All activities are designed to fit neatly into photo storage boxes, making organization
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Ocean Task Boxes for Special Education | Ocean Centers & Independent Work Tasks
Bring the excitement of the ocean into your classroom with this engaging Ocean Task Boxes Bundle for Special Education. These hands-on ocean themed task boxes help students practice a wide variety of literacy, math, and fine motor skills while working independently. These ocean classroom activities are designed for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task box provides a structured activity that supports independent learning, vis
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Vocabulary
Free Lemonade Tasting Activity Pack | Lemonade Theme Day Activities
Do you want to hold a lemonade tasting day with your students? Are you looking for FREE engaging and fun activities to add to your lemonade unit? If so, this free lemonade tasting activity pack is perfect to use with your students, especially as part of your lemonade theme day! What's Included?Lemonade RecipePink Lemonade RecipeLemonade Tasting Graphing Worksheet'Perfect Lemonade' Writing PromptLemonade & Strawberry Lemonade RecipesCome printed over 3 pages.Include visual ingredient list.In
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Math
Christmas Adapted Binder Activities Autism & Special Education Independent Work
Looking for calm, structured, and engaging Christmas activities for your special education classroom? This Christmas Adapted Binder includes 38 hands-on adapted activities designed to keep students engaged while working on a wide range of foundational academic, life, and communication skills. Perfect for autism and special education students, this binder provides meaningful learning without overwhelming learners during the busy holiday season. Activities are ideal for independent work, task b
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Measuring with Snap Cubes Task Box Flower Measurement Activity Special Education
Are your students learning to measure using non-standard units? Looking for a hands-on, engaging spring or flower-themed math activity?This Measuring with Snap Cubes Task Box is perfect for helping students practice measurement, counting, and comparison skills in a fun, interactive way. Designed for special education, this activity supports fine motor skills, visual learning, and independent work. What Students Will Do Students will: Use snap cubes to measure each image Count how many cub
PreK - K
Math, Measurement, Numbers
Also included in: Flower Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
Are you looking for errorless file folder activities that help your students work independently, build confidence, and experience success every day? This Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle is designed specifically for special education, autism classrooms, early intervention, and life skills programs. These activities are structured to remove guesswork and frustration, making them ideal for students who benefit from clear expectations, repetition, and routine. What Is Included in This Er
PreK - K
Numbers, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Parrot Activities Workbook | No Prep Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Worksheets
Make learning fun and engaging with this Parrot Activities Workbook! This no-prep printable workbook includes 14 parrot-themed worksheets designed to target a wide range of academic and fine motor skills while keeping students motivated through an exciting animal theme. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, special education, autism classrooms, homeschool learning, literacy centers, morning work, independent work, sub plans, and animal or jungle-themed units, this printable workbook
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Writing
Construction & Transport Adapted Binder | Independent Work for Special Education
Looking for a high-interest adapted binder that keeps students engaged while working on multiple foundational skills? This Construction and Transport Adapted Binder includes 30+ hands-on adapted activities designed specifically for autism and special education classrooms. Using familiar, motivating construction and vehicle themes, students practice a wide range of early learning, literacy, math, and life skills in a structured and accessible way. This binder is perfect for independent work, t
K - 1st
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1d
January Task Boxes for Special Education | Winter Centers Independent Work Tasks
Bring engaging winter learning into your classroom with these January Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on winter themed task boxes designed to help students practice important academic skills through structured independent work. These January classroom activities are ideal for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task focuses on one clear skill, allowing students to work independently wh
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
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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