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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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Free 2D Shape Sorting Cut and Paste Worksheets | Cut and Paste Activities
Are you looking for free cut and stick activities? Do your students need to work on identifying 2D shapes, especially in the world around them? If so, these free 2D shape cut and stick worksheets are the perfect addition to your math centers. These 2D shape worksheets are perfect for students who love to cut and paste. By using these worksheets with your students, you'll be providing them with the opportunity to explore real-life examples of geometric shapes, enhancing their ability to identify
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.G.A.2
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
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
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
Dinosaur 2D Shape Matching Task Box | Math Task Box for Special Education
Do your students need to work on their 2D shape recognition skills? Are you looking for engaging activities to provide your students with opportunities to identify 2D shapes when presented in different ways? If so, this 2D shape dinosaur task box activity is the perfect addition to your math centers and dinosaur unit. What's Included?This activity comes in 2 levels; 2 answer options3 answer options InstructionsPrint out the task cardsCut out and laminate each of the individual task cardsStu
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
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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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