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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
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)
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
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
Dentist Ten Frame Task Cards | Dental Health Math Activities 0–10
These Dentist Ten Frame Task Cards are a fun, hands-on way for students to practice counting, number formation, and ten frame skills while connecting learning to a dental health theme. Perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent work, these task cards help students build foundational number skills using manipulatives, dry-erase markers, or bingo daubers. What’s Included Ten frame task cards for numbers 0–10Blank ten frames for hands-on countingNumber formation practice on each card
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
Weather Around the World Worksheets Weather Activities, Geography & Life Skills
Make learning about weather, countries, geography, and life skills fun and engaging with this Weather Around the World Activity Book! This printable workbook includes 54 differentiated worksheets that take students on an exciting adventure around the world with the “Weather Friends” as they explore different countries and weather conditions. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, special education, autism classrooms, homeschool learning, literacy centers, life skills lessons, morning
K - 1st
Geography, Math, Science
Worm Measuring Task Cards with Snap Cubes | Nonstandard Measurement Activities
Make teaching measurement fun, hands-on, and meaningful with these Worm Measuring Task Cards with Snap Cubes! This engaging nonstandard measurement activity is perfect for helping students learn how to measure length using snap cubes in a way that actually makes sense. Instead of worksheets, students will actively measure each worm using snap cubes, making this the perfect addition to your math centers, task boxes, or independent work systems. What’s Included: Worm-themed measuring task car
PreK - K
Math, Measurement, Numbers
Fill the Parking Lot Activity | Visual Discrimination & Fine Motor Activity
Looking for a hands-on, visual transport theme activity that builds attention to detail, visual discrimination, and fine motor skills? This Fill the Parking Lot activity is a fun, low-prep resource perfect for special education classrooms, autism support settings, early years, and independent work stations. Students look closely at the parking lot task cards and use the included vehicle images to recreate the exact same parking lot layout on the main parking lot mat. This activity encourages c
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
3 Color Matching Transport Adapted Books for Special Education
Are you looking for hands-on and engaging color recognition and matching resources for your transport theme math activities? Do your students need to work on their color recognition skills? Are you looking for an interactive and engaging resource for your students? Look no further than my transport theme color matching adapted books! As an autism specialist, I understand that having the right tools is essential for our students' success. These adapted books are the perfect addition to any tra
PreK - 1st
Math, Vocabulary
Transport Color Sorting Activity | Vehicles Color Match | Preschool & Special Ed
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to practice color recognition and sorting skills? This Transport Color Sorting Activity is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and special education students. Students will sort and match transportation-themed pictures into the correct color categories, helping them build early learning skills in an engaging and visual way. What’s Included:11 color sorting pages11 matching transport picture sets (9 transport images per color)Transportation images include: car,
PreK - K
Math, Other (Math), Vocabulary
2D Shapes Pizza Adapted Books | Geometry for Special Education & Autism
These pizza themed 2D shapes adapted books provide a hands-on, visual way to support geometry and shape recognition for students in special education and autism classrooms. Using a simple pizza theme, students identify 2D shapes by matching symbols to pictures while completing structured, interactive tasks with Velcro. The predictable layout and visual supports make these adapted books ideal for learners who benefit from repetition and clear routines. This resource is perfect for pizza math ac
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
CCSS
K.G.A.2
Construction Bricks Ten Frame Task Box | Counting to 10 Math Activity
Make math hands-on and engaging with this Construction Bricks Ten Frame Task Box! Perfect for early learners, preschool, kindergarten, and special education, this resource helps students practice counting, number recognition, and subitizing in a fun, construction-themed way. Students will look at each ten frame filled with colorful construction bricks and answer the question, "How many bricks are in the ten frame?" It’s the perfect activity for building number sense and fine motor skills whil
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
Also included in: Construction Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Earth Day Counting Task Cards for Special Education | Math Centers 0-20
Need quick, hands-on Earth Day math activities your students can use independently? These counting task cards make practicing numbers fun, engaging, and easy to prep. Make your Earth Day math lessons simple and engaging with these counting task cards, designed for autism and special education students. Students count objects and choose the correct answer, helping them build number recognition and counting skills in a fun, seasonal way. Perfect for: Math centers Independent work Early finish
PreK - K
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Halloween Errorless File Folder Activities for Special Education | Autism
Looking for Halloween-themed errorless file folder activities that help students work independently, reduce frustration, and build confidence? These Halloween Errorless File Folder Activities are designed for special education classrooms, autism programs, ABA therapy, early intervention, and life skills instruction. Each activity is structured to be errorless, allowing students to experience success while building essential skills through hands-on learning. What’s Included in This Halloween Er
PreK - K
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Also included in: Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
Caterpillar Preposition Task Cards | Prepositions Activities | Autism Visuals
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach prepositions to your special education, early childhood, or ESL students? These Caterpillar Preposition Task Cards are the perfect low-prep, high-engagement activity for helping students understand and identify common positional words using a bright, engaging nature theme that your students will love! Students will work on recognizing and matching prepositions like on, under, above, in, next to, behind, in front of, and between by identifying where the
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Other (Math), Vocabulary
Symmetry Matching Activities | Autism Visual Perception & Fine Motor Centers
Teach symmetry skills in a fun, hands-on, and highly visual way with these Symmetry Matching Activities! This engaging resource includes symmetry matching boards and an interactive symmetry book where students select the correct symmetrical half from multiple choices to complete the image. Designed especially for autism classrooms, special education, early learners, nonverbal students, and students with additional learning needs, these activities provide a structured and motivating approach to l
PreK - 1st
Math
2D Shape Bat Adapted Books | Fall Adapted Books for Special Education
What shape is the bat? Are you looking for hands-on and engaging resources for your bat theme math activities? Do your students need to work on their shape recognition skills? Looking for an interactive and engaging resource for your students? Look no further than these bat theme adapted books! As an autism specialist, I understand that having the right tools is essential for our students' success. These 2 adapted books are the perfect addition to any bat, autumn / fall or Halloween themed ma
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
K.G.A.2
Farm Errorless File Folder Activities for Special Education | Autism Special Ed
Are you looking for farm-themed errorless file folder activities that help students build confidence, work independently, and experience success? These Farm Errorless File Folder Activities are designed specifically for special education, autism classrooms, ABA programs, early intervention, and life skills students. Each activity is structured to eliminate guesswork, reduce frustration, and promote positive learning routines. What’s Included in This Farm Errorless Learning Pack? This resourc
PreK - K
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Vocabulary
Also included in: Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
2D Shapes Leaf Adapted Books | Fall Geometry for Special Education & Autism
These leaf themed 2D shapes adapted books provide a hands-on, visual way to support geometry and shape recognition for students in special education and autism classrooms. Using a simple fall leaf theme, students identify 2D shapes by matching symbols to pictures while completing structured, interactive tasks with Velcro. The predictable layout and visual supports make these adapted books ideal for learners who benefit from repetition and clear routines. This resource is perfect for fall or au
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
CCSS
K.G.A.2
Errorless Learning Money Adapted Books | US Coin & Bill Identification
Looking for errorless learning money activities to help students identify US coins and bills with confidence and independence? These Errorless Learning Money Adapted Books are designed for special education classrooms, autism programs, ABA therapy, life skills instruction, and early intervention. Each adapted book focuses on one coin or bill only, making the activity completely errorless and ideal for students who need structured, predictable learning tasks. What’s Included? This resource inc
PreK - 1st
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
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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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