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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 Lemonade Tasting Activity Pack | Lemonade Theme Day Activities
Do you want to hold a lemonade tasting day with your students? Are you looking for FREE engaging and fun activities to add to your lemonade unit? If so, this free lemonade tasting activity pack is perfect to use with your students, especially as part of your lemonade theme day! What's Included?Lemonade RecipePink Lemonade RecipeLemonade Tasting Graphing Worksheet'Perfect Lemonade' Writing PromptLemonade & Strawberry Lemonade RecipesCome printed over 3 pages.Include visual ingredient list.In
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Math
Math Mystery Picture Puzzles for Special Education | Color by Number Worksheets
Looking for no-prep math activities that keep your students engaged and focused? These math mystery picture worksheets combine color by number + problem solving to make math practice fun and motivating. Make math practice fun and engaging with these math mystery picture worksheets, designed for special education and early learners. Students solve problems and follow directions to reveal a hidden picture, keeping them motivated while building key math skills. Perfect for: Math centers Indepe
K - 1st
Math, Numbers
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
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
The Enormous Turnip Activities for Special Education Fairy Tale Math & Literacy
Looking for engaging, story-based activities to bring The Enormous Turnip to life in your classroom? This bundle is packed with hands-on math and literacy centers that help your students build key skills while staying connected to the story. Bring your literacy lessons to life with this The Enormous Turnip activity bundle, designed for autism and special education students. This resource allows you to extend learning across the curriculum with engaging, hands-on activities that reinforce th
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
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
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About the store
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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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