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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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2D Shape Matching Pig Task Box Activity
Are you looking for fun and engaging independent work tasks to add to your math centers and special education classroom? Or are you looking for hands-on activities for your farm theme? If so, these 2D shape pig sorting task cards are the perfect addition to your farm activities. Students need to look at what shape the pig is on the task card. Then, they use a clothing peg or other manipulative to choose which 2D shape they think the pig is out of 3 possible choices on the side of the ta
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
3D Shape Matching Task Box Activity
Make 3D shapes a fun and engaging lesson with these real life theme task card activities. Students need to identify what 3D shape the object is, and then match it to the same 3D Shape on the side of the task card. This is a fun way for your students to work on recognizing 3D shapes in different situations and being able to match them together. These task cards will be a great addition to your individual task boxes and math centers. InstructionsPrint out the task cardsCut out and laminate
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
2D Shape Playdough Task Box Activity
Make 2D shapes a fun and engaging lesson with this playdough task box activity. Students need to identify what 2D shape the ice cream is, and then use their play dough to mould the same shape and place it on top of the ice cream. This is a fun way for your students to work on recognizing 2D shapes in different situations and being able to match them together. These task cards will be a great addition to your summer and ice cream theme activities and math centers. InstructionsPrint out
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
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
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
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
Camping Theme Activities 2D Shape Matching Task Box
Are you looking for some fun and engaging camping theme activities to add to your math centres? Make 2D shapes a fun and engaging lesson with this camping theme task box activity. Students need to identify what 2D shape the campfire is, and then find the matching 2D shape marshmallows to toast on the fire. The shapes included are;CircleDiamondHexagonHeartOctagonOvalParallelogramPentagonRectangleRhombusSquareStar TrapezoidTriangleThis is a fun way for your students to work on recognizing 2
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
Also included in: Camping Task Boxes for Special Education | Summer Camping Centers
Cat Ten Frames Task Box | Pet Themed Math Activities
Make counting fun with this Cat Ten Frames Task Box, designed to engage young learners in a fun, hands-on way while building essential early math skills! Whether you're teaching in a special education setting, early years classroom, or homeschool, this resource is the perfect low-prep solution for helping students master ten frames, number recognition, and counting skills. If your students love pet themes and you love low-prep, skill-building activities that promote independence - this one’s p
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
Also included in: Pet Task Boxes for Special Education | Growing Bundle of Task Boxes
2D Shape Goldilocks Adapted Books | Bear Adapted Books for Special Education
What shape is mother bear? What shape is father bear? Are you looking for hands-on and engaging resources for your Goldilocks 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 Goldilocks 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
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
K.G.A.2
2D Shape Zombie Adapted Books | 3 Zombie Adapted Books for Special Education
Make 2D shape recognition spook-tacularly fun with this Zombie 2D Shapes Adapted Books Bundle! These adapted books will give your students engaging ways to practice identifying, matching, and using 2D shapes, all with a fun zombie twist. Perfect for independent work, math centers, special education classrooms, and Halloween-themed learning. What’s Included:Zombie 2D Shape Adapted Book – Level 1 "Circle" "Square" "Triangle" etc.Zombie 2D Shape Adapted Book – Level 2 "Circle zombie" "Square zombi
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
K.G.A.2
St. Patrick’s Day Errorless File Folder Activities | Special Education Errorless
These St. Patrick’s Day Errorless File Folder Activities are designed specifically for special education classrooms, autism support programs, ABA therapy, and early intervention. Each activity follows an errorless learning approach, meaning students are only provided with correct answer choices to reduce frustration and build confidence. Perfect for March centers, St. Patrick’s Day themed activities, independent work systems, and structured task boxes. What’s Included? This resource includes 5
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
Dog Ten Frames Task Box | Pet Themed Math Activities
Make counting fun with this Dog Ten Frames Task Box, designed to engage young learners in a fun, hands-on way while building essential early math skills! Whether you're teaching in a special education setting, early years classroom, or homeschool, this resource is the perfect low-prep solution for helping students master ten frames, number recognition, and counting skills. If your students love pet themes and you love low-prep, skill-building activities that promote independence - this one’s p
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
Also included in: Pet Task Boxes for Special Education | Growing Bundle of Task Boxes
Construction Cone Ten Frames Task Box | Construction Themed Math Activities
Make counting fun with this Construction Ten Frames Task Box, designed to engage young learners in a fun, hands-on way while building essential early math skills! Whether you're teaching in a special education setting, early years classroom, or homeschool, this resource is the perfect low-prep solution for helping students master ten frames, number recognition, and counting skills. If your students love construction themes and you love low-prep, skill-building activities that promote independe
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
Also included in: Construction Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Parrot Ten Frames Task Box | Pet Themed Math Activities
Make counting fun with this Parrot Ten Frames Task Box, designed to engage young learners in a fun, hands-on way while building essential early math skills! Whether you're teaching in a special education setting, early years classroom, or homeschool, this resource is the perfect low-prep solution for helping students master ten frames, number recognition, and counting skills. If your students love pet themes and you love low-prep, skill-building activities that promote independence - this one’
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
Also included in: Pet Task Boxes for Special Education | Growing Bundle of Task Boxes
Summer Errorless File Folder Activities | Errorless Learning for Special Ed
Looking for summer-themed errorless file folder activities that help students work independently, confidently, and successfully? These Summer Errorless File Folder Activities are designed for special education classrooms, autism support programs, ABA therapy, and early intervention. Each activity is fully errorless, meaning students are only given correct answer choices. This reduces frustration, builds confidence, and encourages independence. Perfect for summer centers, task boxes, work syste
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Other (ELA)
Alien 2D Shape Matching | Space Math Boom Cards
Do your students need to work on identifying 2D shapes and working on their fine motor skills? Are you looking for 2D shape boom cards to use with your students as part of your Space topic? If so, this alien 2D shape Boom cards activity is perfect for your students. How to UseEach page has an image of an alien in the form of a 2D shape.There is a question 'What shape is the alien?' and 3 2D shape answer choices for students to choose from.Students need to identify what shape the image is, th
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.G.A.2
Also included in: Space Activities | Space Classroom Theme Activity Bundle
2D and 3D Shapes Boom Cards | Geometry Shape Identification for Special Ed
These 2D and 3D shapes Boom Cards provide an interactive, engaging way to support geometry, shape identification, and visual discrimination skills for students in special education and autism classrooms. Students identify whether a shape is 2D or 3D while receiving instant audio and visual feedback, making this activity ideal for independent practice, math centers, or intervention. How It WorksEach card includes: A visual image of a 2D or 3D shapeTwo answer choices: 2D shape or 3D shapeAudio ins
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.G.A.2
, K.G.A.3
Fall Errorless File Folder Activities | Autumn Errorless Learning for Special Ed
Looking for fall-themed errorless file folder activities that help students work independently, confidently, and successfully? These Fall Errorless File Folder Activities are designed for special education classrooms, autism support programs, ABA therapy, and early intervention. Each activity is structured using errorless learning, meaning students are only given correct answer choices. This reduces frustration, builds confidence, and encourages independence. Perfect for fall centers, task box
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
2D Shape Name Matching | Math Boom Cards
Do your students need to work on identifying 2D shapes and working on their shape name skills? Are you looking for 2D shape boom cards to use with your students? If so, this ice cream 2D shape Boom cards activity is perfect for your students. How to UseEach page has two ice cream cones, and two ice cream scoops.The ice cream cones have shape names on them.The ice cream scoops have images of 2D shapes from the environment on them.Students need to identify what the shapes are and then click and
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.G.A.2
Also included in: ESY Boom Cards Bundle | Summer Distance Learning for Special Education
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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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