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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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Editable Phone Number Dialing Practice | Life Skills Task Boxes for Special Ed
Are you looking for engaging activities for your life skills activities? Do your students need to work on their phone number practice? If so, this task box is the perfect addition to your life skills lessons. What's Included?21 phone number cards.Phone with buttons to push.Empty phone number cards with numbers to match or for students to write in.Editable PDF (Open in Adobe PDF READER!) with different options where you can add images, text and phone numbers to personalize this task box to yo
K - 1st
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Reading
3 Little Pigs Math Worksheets | Fairy Tale Math Activities for Kindergarten 1st
Make math fun and engaging with these hands-on 3 Little Pigs math worksheets! This fairy tale themed resource includes a variety of no prep math activities designed to help students practice important early math skills in an engaging and motivating way. With 22 different worksheets included, this pack is perfect for math centers, morning work, small groups, independent work, early finishers, homework, and special education classrooms. The fun 3 Little Pigs theme helps keep students interested
K - 1st
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
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)
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)
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)
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
Farmers Market Adapted Binder | Life Skills & Money Activities Special Education
Looking for real-world, hands-on life skills activities for your special education classroom? This Farmers Market Adapted Binder includes 17 interactive adapted activities designed to help autism and special education students practice sorting, shopping, and money skills in a meaningful, engaging way. Using a familiar farmers market theme, students work through realistic tasks that support independence, functional learning, and everyday problem-solving. This binder is ideal for independent wo
PreK - 2nd
Money Math, Other (Math), Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.1a
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)
Flamingo Classroom Decor Bundle | Editable Tropical Theme, Bulletin Board
Create a calm, tropical-inspired classroom your students will love walking into every day. This flamingo classroom decor bundle gives you everything you need to design a bright, organized, and visually calming space - without the overwhelm. Transform your classroom with this flamingo-themed classroom decor bundle, designed to create a space that feels fun, calming, and organized. With a wide range of editable resources, you can customize your classroom to fit your students, routines, and te
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Other (Math), Vocabulary
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)
FREE Earth Day Prepositions Task Box | Spatial Concepts | Special Education
Looking for a FREE, hands-on Earth Day activity to teach prepositions and spatial concepts? This Earth Day Prepositions Task Box is perfect for helping students understand positional language in a fun, visual, and interactive way. Designed for special education, this activity supports language development, comprehension, and symbol recognition. What Students Will Do Students will: Look at the image Identify where the object is Match the correct preposition symbol This structured format su
PreK - K
Math, Other (Math), 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
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
Earth Day Counting Task Cards for Special Education | Math Centers 0-20
Need quick, hands-on Earth Day math activities your students can use independently? These counting task cards make practicing numbers fun, engaging, and easy to prep. Make your Earth Day math lessons simple and engaging with these counting task cards, designed for autism and special education students. Students count objects and choose the correct answer, helping them build number recognition and counting skills in a fun, seasonal way. Perfect for: Math centers Independent work Early finish
PreK - K
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Halloween Errorless File Folder Activities for Special Education | Autism
Looking for Halloween-themed errorless file folder activities that help students work independently, reduce frustration, and build confidence? These Halloween Errorless File Folder Activities are designed for special education classrooms, autism programs, ABA therapy, early intervention, and life skills instruction. Each activity is structured to be errorless, allowing students to experience success while building essential skills through hands-on learning. What’s Included in This Halloween Er
PreK - K
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Also included in: Errorless File Folder Activities Bundle for Special Education | Autism
Caterpillar Preposition Task Cards | Prepositions Activities | Autism Visuals
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach prepositions to your special education, early childhood, or ESL students? These Caterpillar Preposition Task Cards are the perfect low-prep, high-engagement activity for helping students understand and identify common positional words using a bright, engaging nature theme that your students will love! Students will work on recognizing and matching prepositions like on, under, above, in, next to, behind, in front of, and between by identifying where the
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Other (Math), Vocabulary
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
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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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