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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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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
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
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
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
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
Construction Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Looking for hands-on, low-prep, and engaging construction-themed task boxes designed specifically for your special education, autism, Pre-K, and kindergarten students? If so, this construction themed bundle is going to be perfect for you!Whether you’re building independent work systems, setting up morning tubs, or planning themed centers, these interactive activities will keep your students learning with excitement. This Construction Task Box Growing Bundle features a variety of independent wo
PreK - K
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
August Task Boxes for Special Education Back to School Centers Independent Work
Start the school year with engaging, structured learning using these August Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on back to school and summer themed task boxes designed to help students build independence while practicing important academic skills. These August classroom activities are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task focuses on one clear skill, allowing students to wor
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
2D Shapes Errorless Learning Adapted Books | Shape Recognition for Special Ed
Are you looking for errorless learning adapted books to help students confidently identify and recognise 2D shapes? Do your students benefit from hands-on, visual activities that remove guesswork and promote success? These 2D Shapes Errorless Learning Adapted Books are designed specifically for autism and special education students who need structured, supportive, and confidence-building learning materials. What’s Included This resource includes errorless adapted books for the following 2D
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (Math), Reading Strategies
Ocean Animals Adapted Books for Special Education Bundle
Looking for engaging ocean activities that support real learning? These ocean adapted books help students build communication, vocabulary, and life skills through hands-on, visual learning. Dive into learning with these ocean-themed adapted books, designed for autism and special education students. This bundle includes a wide variety of interactive, visual activities to support communication, comprehension, and early academic skills. Perfect for: Literacy centers Independent work Task boxe
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary
Apple Activities Bundle Apple Unit, Fall Centers, Math & Literacy for Special Ed
Bring your fall lessons to life with this engaging Apple Activities Bundle. This resource includes a wide variety of apple themed math and literacy activities designed to help students practice important skills through hands-on learning. These apple unit activities are perfect for fall classrooms, special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Students will love working with the fun apple theme while building key academic skills. What’s Incl
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
June Task Boxes for Special Education | Summer Centers & Independent Work Tasks
Keep your students engaged during the end of the school year with these June Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on summer themed task boxes designed to help students practice important academic skills through structured independent work. These June classroom activities are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task focuses on one clear skill, allowing students to work independe
PreK - K
Math, Numbers, Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
December Task Boxes for Special Education | Christmas & Winter Autism Work Tasks
Looking for engaging December activities your students can complete independently?These December Task Boxes for Special Education and Autism provide hands-on, structured work tasks that help students practice essential skills while building independence. Perfect for special education classrooms, autism programs, life skills classrooms, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students, these winter and holiday themed task boxes are designed to keep students engaged while supporting meaningfu
PreK - K
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
Transport Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Looking for hands-on, low-prep, and engaging transport-themed task boxes designed specifically for your special education, autism, Pre-K, and kindergarten students? If so, this transport themed bundle is going to be perfect for you!Whether you’re building independent work systems, setting up morning tubs, or planning themed centers, these interactive activities will keep your students learning with excitement. This Transport Task Box Growing Bundle features a variety of independent work tasks
PreK - K
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Turkey Boom Cards for Special Education | Thanksgiving Digital Activities
Need no-prep Thanksgiving activities that keep your students engaged and learning? These turkey-themed Boom Cards are perfect for building key skills through interactive, self-checking digital activities your students will love. Make your Thanksgiving lessons simple, engaging, and stress-free with these turkey-themed Boom Cards designed for autism and special education students. This bundle includes a wide range of interactive, self-checking digital activities that support independent learni
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
Fall Boom Cards Bundle | Autumn Digital Task Cards | Special Education & Speech
Looking for engaging fall Boom Cards for your special education or speech therapy students?This Fall Boom Cards Bundle includes a variety of interactive digital task cards designed to help students practice important academic and language skills through engaging autumn and Halloween themed activities. Perfect for special education classrooms, autism programs, speech therapy sessions, early elementary students, and distance learning, these Boom Cards make learning interactive while keeping st
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Geometry, Numbers
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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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