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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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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
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
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)
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
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
Math Mystery Picture Puzzles for Special Education | Color by Number Worksheets
Looking for no-prep math activities that keep your students engaged and focused? These math mystery picture worksheets combine color by number + problem solving to make math practice fun and motivating. Make math practice fun and engaging with these math mystery picture worksheets, designed for special education and early learners. Students solve problems and follow directions to reveal a hidden picture, keeping them motivated while building key math skills. Perfect for: Math centers Indepe
K - 1st
Math, Numbers
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
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
Errorless Learning Boom Cards Bundle | Autism & Special Education Digital Task C
Looking for errorless learning Boom Cards for your special education students?This Errorless Learning Boom Cards Bundle includes a growing collection of interactive digital task cards designed to support students who benefit from structured, confidence-building learning activities. Errorless learning activities reduce frustration and help students experience success by providing clear visual choices and guided responses. Perfect for special education classrooms, autism programs, speech thera
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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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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