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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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Dramatic Play Opticians Set Up
This resource is a perfect way for you to introduce an Opticians into your classroom/work setting. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:Appointment Book Appointment CardsCustomer Information FormEye Colour/Color HuntEye Test ChartOpen/Closed SignsOpening TimesBuntingSignsPostersRole Play Word CardsOpticians posters and role play word cards include; eyes,
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Woodland Forest Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun dramatic play set up to use with your students? Are you looking about the woodlands or forest? If so, this woodland forest dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:Bunting - in Forest or Woodland optionFootprint PostersMovement PostersVocabulary PostersRole Play Word CardsSignsPosters
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Police Station Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun police station dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this police station dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.BadgesBuntingEvidence FormFinesFingerprintsIncident BooksIncident FormsPrisoner LogsReport
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Train Station Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun train station dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this train station dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.Price List; GBP, EUR, USDVocabulary CardsSignsTicketsTimetablesTrain SignsTrain Station Bunti
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Dramatic Play Pizza Restaurant Set Up
This resource is a perfect way for you to introduce a Pizzeria into your classroom/work setting. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:BadgesBadges are a great way for students to understand who is being who in the role play game i.e chef, waiter, customer. Food SymbolsSymbol cards with image of the food and written description underneath.MenuComes in two
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Veterinarian Office Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun veterinarian dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this veterinarian office dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.Animal DetailsAppointments.Appointment Reminder Cards.Bunting - Veterinarian OfficePatie
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Lemonade Stand Dramatic Play Pretend Play Center Summer Dramatic Play Activities
Are you looking to create an engaging lemonade stand dramatic play center in your classroom? This pretend play setup is the perfect way to encourage social skills, communication, and imaginative play while keeping students actively engaged. This summer dramatic play activity transforms your classroom into a fun and interactive role play area where students can take orders, prepare drinks, and explore real-world scenarios through play-based learning. What’s IncludedThis dramatic play pack in
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Flower Shop Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun flower shop dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this flower shop dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.Customer Gift TagsCustomer OrdersFlower Prices - Euro, GBP, USDFlower Shop BuntingOrder Form - US
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Dramatic Play Cafe Set Up
This resource is a perfect way for you to introduce a Cafe into your classroom/work setting. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:Cafe BuntingMenuOpening TimesOpen/Closed SignsPostersRole Play Word CardsSignsCustomer Order FormsCafe posters include; cafe, table, waiter, waitress, cake display, cake, take out coffee, cupcake, donut, tea, milkshake, fries,
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Fire Station Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun fire station dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this fire station dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.BadgesBuntingCrownsFire Safety Conversation CardsFire Safety PostersFire Safety PuzzleIncident
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Also included in: Fire Safety Activities Bundle | Fire Safety Week
Grocery Store Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun grocery store dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this grocery store dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.Editable CouponsEditable Grocery PricesEditable Name TagsEditable Price TagsEditable Sale Sig
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Play
This ice cream shop dramatic play set up is perfect for your students as part of your ice-cream unit. Are you looking for a fun ice cream shop dramatic play set up to use with your students? Do you want to give your students the opportunity to be creative and imaginative in their play? If so, this ice cream shop dramatic play set up pack is just what you need! This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play wit
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
Farmers Market Dramatic Play
Are you looking for a fun farmers market dramatic play set up to use with your students? If so, this farmers market dramatic play set up is perfect for your students. This resource is packed full of different resources that will help you to to create a great role play area for your students to play with and continue to learn. The pack includes:See the preview for screenshots of all the resources included.Farmers Market BuntingCustomer Order FormsFarm Shop Order FormsMarket Stall Photo Prices; U
PreK - K
Drama, English Language Arts
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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.'
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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