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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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I Am Working For Visuals for Special Education | Autism Visuals
'I Am Working For' token charts are a great behavior management tool to use with your autism and special education students. They are a visual resource which will help motivate and encourage students to complete their work task(s) in order to gain tokens to receive their reward/choice item at the end of it as well as providing them with the opportunity to stay focused. As professionals, we all know that students work at a variety of different paces and levels to each other, which is why in th
PreK - 5th
Also included in: How to Set Up Your Autism Classroom | Autism Classroom Resources
Autism Visuals Bundle Behavior, Communication & Schedule Visuals for Special Ed
This Autism Visuals Bundle is a comprehensive set of visual supports designed to help students with autism and additional needs understand expectations, manage behavior, communicate effectively, and feel more secure throughout the school day. If you support students who rely on structure, predictability, and visual communication, this bundle provides everything you need in one place. We use these visuals within our classroom every year and they work wonders with our students, so I am able to
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
Social Narratives for Behavior Management Social Stories for Autism & Special Ed
Support positive behavior and social skills in your classroom with this Social Narratives for Behavior Management Bundle. These visual social stories for autism and special education help students understand appropriate behaviors, expectations, and social situations in a clear and supportive way. Social narratives are a powerful tool for helping students learn expected behaviors, emotional regulation, and social skills. These stories use simple language and visual supports to help students und
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Reading, Vocabulary
Good Manners Classroom Posters | Free Social Skills Visuals
These Good Manners classroom posters are a simple, visual way to support social skills, behavior expectations, and positive classroom routines. If you’re looking for an easy way to introduce or reinforce good manners, these posters provide clear, student-friendly reminders that can be displayed and referenced throughout the school day. What’s Included This free printable resource includes: 5 good manners postersEach poster features:A clear visualA simple reminder encouraging positive behavior
PreK - 1st
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Behavior Sorting Task Cards | Identifying Positive & Negative Behaviors
These Behavior Sorting Task Cards help students learn to identify, discuss, and understand positive and negative behaviors using clear visual examples. Each task card shows a single behavior and gives students the opportunity to decide whether the behavior is “Good” or “Not Good.” This opens the door for meaningful conversations about behavior, choices, and how actions can affect others. What’s Included 28 behavior task cardsEach card includes:- 1 clear image showing a behavior- 2 response opt
PreK - K
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Free Graduation Crowns Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Dragon Craft
Are you looking for a fun and free graduation craft to celebrate the end of the school year? These graduation crowns are perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students and make a memorable addition to your end of year activities. Students will love coloring and wearing their own crowns during graduation celebrations, making this a fun and engaging printable craft activity. What’s Included Printable graduation crowns (black & white) Ink-friendly design for easy printing Extend
K - 2nd
Classroom Community
Positive Behavior Management Stories for Special Education | Social Narratives
Are you looking for positive behavior management resources to use in your classroom? If so, this bundle of visual positive behavior management social narratives is perfect to use with your students. As an autism specialist, I understand the importance of providing our students with the tools and resources that they need to not only succeed but to thrive in our classrooms and in their day to day lives. Through personal experience, I have found that one of the most effective ways to encourage
PreK - 1st
Art Therapy Lesson Plans for Special Education Autism SEL & Emotional Regulation
Not sure how to support your students with emotional regulation and self-expression in a meaningful way? These art therapy lesson plans give you a simple, structured way to run calming, creative sessions that help students express themselves, regulate emotions, and feel successful. Support your students’ emotional wellbeing with these ready-to-use art therapy lesson plans designed for autism and special education classrooms. If you’ve ever wondered: How do I run art therapy sessions in my cl
PreK - 1st
Art, Other (Arts), Social Emotional Learning
Independent Work Stations for Special Education | Autism Work System & Visuals
Create a structured, calm, and independent learning environment with this Independent Work System for Autism and Special Education. This resource provides everything you need to set up individual work stations that support student independence, reduce distractions, and improve engagement. This system is designed for autism classrooms, special education classrooms, and students who benefit from visual supports and structured routines. It helps students clearly understand what they need to do,
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
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
Movement Breaks Bundle for Special Education | Movement Break Cards Autism
Keep your students engaged, active, and ready to learn with this Movement Breaks Bundle for Special Education. These fun and engaging movement cards for the classroom help students release energy, improve focus, and return to learning feeling more regulated and ready to participate. Movement activities are especially helpful for students who benefit from frequent sensory input, physical activity, and structured opportunities to move throughout the school day. These movement break cards are per
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Reading, Vocabulary
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
Dramatic Play Area Bundle for Preschool Pre-K & Kindergarten | Role Play Centers
Do you love rotating your dramatic play center throughout the year? This Dramatic Play Area Bundle includes multiple themed role play setups that transform your classroom into engaging, language-rich learning environments. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and special education classrooms, these dramatic play kits support social skills, vocabulary development, communication, and imaginative learning. What's Included?This dramatic play area bundle includes: Veterinarian OfficeWoodland
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), 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
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
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
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
Virtual Meet the Teacher Teddy Bear Picnic First Day of School Distance Learning
Are you looking for an engaging lesson to use with your students for the first day of school during distance learning? Or maybe a chance for your students to virtually meet their teacher while having fun and still having the opportunity to learn? If so, this virtual meet the teacher teddy bear picnic lesson is perfect. What is it?This editable activity pack contains everything you need for your students to meet you - their teacher - and the other students in their classroom. It's a fun first le
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
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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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