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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
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
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
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
Math Task Boxes for Special Education | Autism Independent Work
Are you looking for math task boxes for special education that your students can complete independently? Do you need structured, hands-on math activities that build confidence while reinforcing key IEP goals? This Math Task Boxes for Special Education bundle is designed specifically for autism classrooms, independent work systems, and early learners who benefit from clear structure and visual supports. These math task bins give your students meaningful, hands-on practice while building indepen
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
+1
Kindergarten Math Pre-Assessment | Math Skills | CCSS Aligned
This Kindergarten Math Pre-Assessment is designed to help teachers quickly and accurately assess students’ foundational math skills at the beginning of the school year. Perfect for Kindergarten, Pre-K, and special education classrooms, this assessment focuses on readiness skills rather than grade-level instruction, making it ideal for identifying strengths, gaps, and next steps for instruction. This resource aligns with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and is developmentally appropriat
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Graphing, Other (Math)
May Task Boxes for Special Education Spring Autism Work Tasks & Independent Work
Need ready-to-go independent work activities for spring? These May task boxes are designed to keep your students engaged while building essential skills through structured, hands-on learning. Make spring learning simple and engaging with these May task boxes designed for autism and special education students. These structured work tasks help students build independence, focus, and confidence, while targeting a wide range of academic and functional skills. Perfect for: Independent work statio
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
Camping Adapted Books Bundle for Special Education | Autism Visual Supports
Struggling to find engaging, hands-on summer activities that actually keep your students focused? These camping-themed adapted books are designed to build communication, vocabulary, and independent work skills in a way that is interactive, visual, and meaningful for students with autism and special education needs. Bring your camping unit to life with these highly engaging, visual adapted books designed specifically for autism and special education classrooms. Whether you are working on WH
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Reading, Vocabulary
Fall / Autumn Adapted Binder | Independent Work for Special Education
Looking for calm, structured Fall activities for your special education classroom? This Fall Adapted Binder includes 32 hands-on adapted activities designed to help students work independently while practicing a wide range of academic, communication, and life skills. Perfect for autism and special education students, this binder provides predictable, engaging learning during the Fall season without overstimulation. For printing flexibility, this binder includes both Fall and Autumn cover opti
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Numbers, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+3
Christmas Task Boxes for Special Education | Christmas Centers Independent Work
Bring festive, hands-on learning into your classroom with these Christmas Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of Christmas themed task boxes designed to help students practice important academic skills through structured independent work. These Christmas 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 independently
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
Bugs & Insects Task Boxes for Special Education | Autism Work Tasks
Need independent work activities that keep your students engaged without constant adult support? These bug and insect themed task boxes are designed to build independence, focus, and essential skills through structured, hands-on learning your students will actually enjoy. Make independent work time easier (and more effective!) with these highly engaging bug and insect themed task boxes designed for autism and special education classrooms. Each activity is created to support structured work s
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, 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
Independent Work Tasks for Special Education - April | Autism Task Boxes
Are you looking for structured, seasonal independent work tasks for April? This April Independent Work Tasks Bundle includes Spring, Easter, and Earth Day themed task boxes designed for special education, autism classrooms, pre-k, and kindergarten students. Each task is structured for independent completion and fits perfectly inside photo storage boxes, making organization simple and monthly rotation easy. These hands-on work tasks support structured learning systems, independent work stations,
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Geometry, Numbers
Woodland Animals Adapted Binder | Autism & Special Education Independent Work
Looking for calm, nature-themed activities for your special education classroom? This Woodland Animals Adapted Binder includes 23 hands-on adapted activities designed to help students work independently while practicing a wide range of academic, communication, and life skills. Using familiar woodland animals, this binder provides predictable, engaging learning that supports focus and confidence. Activities work well for independent work, task boxes, early finishers, or 1:1 instruction. What’s
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Numbers, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+2
Transportation Adapted Binder | Autism & Special Education Independent Work
Looking for structured, engaging transportation activities for your special education classroom? This Transportation Adapted Binder includes 32 hands-on adapted activities designed to help students work independently while practicing a wide range of academic, communication, and life skills. Perfect for autism and special education students, this binder provides predictable, engaging learning using a high-interest transportation theme. These activities work well for independent work, task boxe
K - 2nd
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+2
July Task Boxes for Special Education | Summer Autism Work Tasks & Independent
Need ready-to-go independent work activities for summer? These July task boxes are designed to keep your students engaged while building essential skills through hands-on, structured work tasks. Make summer learning simple and engaging with these July task boxes designed for autism and special education students. These structured work tasks are perfect for building independence, focus, and confidence, while targeting a wide range of academic and functional skills. Perfect for: Independent wo
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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