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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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Fine Motor Skills Task Boxes | Fine Motor Activities for Special Education
Support your students’ development with these engaging Fine Motor Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on fine motor activities designed to strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and support early academic skills. These fine motor task boxes are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task is designed to encourage independent work while helping students build essential fin
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
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
Math Task Boxes for Special Education | Autism Independent Work
Are you looking for math task boxes for special education that your students can complete independently? Do you need structured, hands-on math activities that build confidence while reinforcing key IEP goals? This Math Task Boxes for Special Education bundle is designed specifically for autism classrooms, independent work systems, and early learners who benefit from clear structure and visual supports. These math task bins give your students meaningful, hands-on practice while building indepen
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
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May Task Boxes for Special Education Spring Autism Work Tasks & Independent Work
Need ready-to-go independent work activities for spring? These May task boxes are designed to keep your students engaged while building essential skills through structured, hands-on learning. Make spring learning simple and engaging with these May task boxes designed for autism and special education students. These structured work tasks help students build independence, focus, and confidence, while targeting a wide range of academic and functional skills. Perfect for: Independent work statio
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
Christmas Task Boxes for Special Education | Christmas Centers Independent Work
Bring festive, hands-on learning into your classroom with these Christmas Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of Christmas themed task boxes designed to help students practice important academic skills through structured independent work. These Christmas classroom activities are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task focuses on one clear skill, allowing students to work independently
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
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
Bugs & Insects Task Boxes for Special Education | Autism Work Tasks
Need independent work activities that keep your students engaged without constant adult support? These bug and insect themed task boxes are designed to build independence, focus, and essential skills through structured, hands-on learning your students will actually enjoy. Make independent work time easier (and more effective!) with these highly engaging bug and insect themed task boxes designed for autism and special education classrooms. Each activity is created to support structured work s
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
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
Independent Work Tasks for Special Education - April | Autism Task Boxes
Are you looking for structured, seasonal independent work tasks for April? This April Independent Work Tasks Bundle includes Spring, Easter, and Earth Day themed task boxes designed for special education, autism classrooms, pre-k, and kindergarten students. Each task is structured for independent completion and fits perfectly inside photo storage boxes, making organization simple and monthly rotation easy. These hands-on work tasks support structured learning systems, independent work stations,
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Geometry, Numbers
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
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
Camping Task Boxes for Special Education | Summer Camping Centers
Bring the fun of a camping classroom theme into your learning environment with this engaging Camping Task Boxes Bundle for Special Education. These hands-on task boxes help students practice a wide variety of literacy, math, and fine motor skills while working independently. These camping themed task boxes are designed to support students in special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task box provides a structured activity that encou
PreK - K
Geometry, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary
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
Earth Day 2D Shape Task Box | Shape Matching Math | Special Education
Are your students learning to identify 2D shapes? Looking for a hands-on, engaging Earth Day math activity for your classroom? This Earth Day 2D Shape Matching Task Box is perfect for helping students practice shape recognition and matching in a structured, interactive way. Designed for special education, this activity supports independence, fine motor skills, and visual learning. What Students Will Do Students will: Look at the Earth-themed image Identify the 2D shape Select the correct
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Vocabulary
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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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