About the store
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.'
Read more
All resources
Filters
Subject
Resource type
Standard
Programs & methods
Supports
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
Construction Classroom Decor Bundle | Editable Builder Theme, Bulletin Board
Create a fun, engaging construction-themed classroom your students will be excited to learn in every day. This classroom decor bundle gives you everything you need to design a cohesive, organized, and visually engaging space - without the overwhelm. Transform your classroom with this construction-themed classroom decor bundle, designed to create a space that feels engaging, organized, and student-friendly. With a wide range of editable resources, you can customize your classroom to fit your
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Other (Math), Vocabulary
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)
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
Pet Activities for Special Education | Pet Thematic Unit Math & Literacy Centers
Looking for engaging pet activities for kindergarten and special education that include adapted books, math centers, literacy centers, and hands-on learning? This Pet Thematic Unit includes a variety of pet-themed activities designed for special education classrooms, autism support classrooms, resource rooms, and early elementary learners. Students will practice important literacy, math, fine motor, and social-emotional skills while learning about pets and how to care for animals. Perfect for
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
Toolbox Color Matching Task Box | Color Sorting & Visual Discrimination
Looking for a hands-on, engaging way to teach color matching and visual discrimination? This Toolbox Color Matching Task Box is a fun, functional activity that’s perfect for special education, autism classrooms, early years, and independent work stations. Students match colored tools to the correct toolbox by identifying and matching colors, then placing the tools inside the box. This activity encourages visual scanning, fine motor skills, and early sorting concepts in a clear, structured forma
PreK - K
Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Construction Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Cinco de Mayo Activities for Special Education | Math & Literacy Centers Bundle
Looking for engaging May activities that keep your students learning and excited? This Cinco de Mayo bundle is packed with hands-on math, literacy, and fine motor activities to support a wide range of skills in a fun and meaningful way. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your classroom with this comprehensive activity bundle designed for autism and special education students. This resource includes a wide variety of math, literacy, and fine motor activities to help students build essential skills wh
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
K.CC.B.5
, K.OA.A.1
, RI.1.1
+2
Bugs and Insects Errorless File Folder Activities | Special Education Errorless
Looking for bug and insect errorless file folder activities that help students work independently, confidently, and successfully? These Bugs and Insects Errorless File Folder Activities are designed for special education classrooms, autism support programs, ABA therapy, and early intervention. Each activity uses an errorless learning approach, meaning students are only provided with correct answer choices to reduce frustration and increase success. Perfect for insect units, spring themes, inde
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
Earth Day Count the Room Math Activity | Counting Ten Frames | Special Education
Looking for a fun and engaging way to get your students moving while learning this Earth Day? This Earth Day Count the Room Math Activity is the perfect way to practice counting, ten frames, and number recognition while keeping students active and engaged. What Students Will Do Search the room to find Earth Day themed task cards Count the objects shown in ten frames Record their answers on the matching recording sheet This activity combines movement + learning, making it perfect for keepi
K - 1st
Math, Numbers, Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
Showing 1-9 of 9 results
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
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands