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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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Pet Activities for Special Education | Pet Thematic Unit Math & Literacy Centers
Looking for engaging pet activities for kindergarten and special education that include adapted books, math centers, literacy centers, and hands-on learning? This Pet Thematic Unit includes a variety of pet-themed activities designed for special education classrooms, autism support classrooms, resource rooms, and early elementary learners. Students will practice important literacy, math, fine motor, and social-emotional skills while learning about pets and how to care for animals. Perfect for
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
Shark Classroom Decor Bundle Editable Ocean Theme, Bulletin Board Back to School
Create a calm, engaging ocean-themed classroom your students will love walking into every day. This shark classroom decor bundle gives you everything you need to set up a cohesive, organized, and visually calming learning environment - without the overwhelm. Transform your classroom with this shark-themed classroom decor bundle, designed to create a space that feels fun, calming, and organized. With a wide range of editable resources, you can customise your classroom to suit your students,
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Numbers, Vocabulary
Pirate Activities for Special Education | Pirate Math & Literacy Centers
Looking for engaging pirate activities for special education and kindergarten that include adapted books, math centers, literacy centers, Boom Cards, and interactive pirate-themed learning? This Pirate Thematic Unit includes hands-on activities designed for special education classrooms, autism support classrooms, resource rooms, and early elementary learners. These pirate-themed activities help students practice essential literacy, math, language, and comprehension skills while staying engaged
K - 1st
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Lunar New Year Activities Bundle for Special Education | Chinese New Year Autism
Looking for engaging Lunar New Year activities for your special education classroom?This Lunar New Year Activities Bundle for Special Education includes a wide range of hands-on, differentiated activities designed to help students learn about the Lunar New Year while practicing important academic and functional skills. Perfect for special education classrooms, autism programs, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students, these activities support visual learners and students who benefit
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Numbers, Reading
Arctic Animals Activities Bundle | Winter Animal Unit, Life Cycles & Centers
Bring your winter lessons to life with this engaging Arctic Animals Activities Bundle. This resource includes a wide variety of arctic animals themed activities designed to help students practice important skills across literacy, math, science, and movement. These arctic animals classroom activities are perfect for winter units, special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Students will learn about animals such as penguins, polar bears,
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
Ice Cream Activities for Special Education | Math, Literacy, Dramatic Play
Looking for fun, engaging summer activities that keep your students learning and motivated? This ice cream-themed unit combines hands-on learning, dramatic play, and interactive Boom Cards to build key skills in a way your students will LOVE. Bring your classroom to life with this ice cream-themed unit designed for autism and special education students. With a mix of adapted books, hands-on activities, dramatic play, and digital Boom Cards, this resource makes it easy to target multiple skil
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Math, Reading
Penguin Activities Bundle for Special Education | Winter Math & Literacy Centers
Looking for engaging winter activities that keep your students learning and excited? This penguin-themed bundle is packed with hands-on, visual activities designed to build key skills in math, literacy, and early science for special education classrooms. Make your winter lessons fun, structured, and meaningful with this penguin-themed activity bundle designed for autism and special education students. With a mix of adapted books, task-based activities, and games, this resource helps student
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, 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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