It's coming up to the time of year when schools are all trying to really help support Autism Awareness Day/Week/Month. And one of the most common questions I get during this time is 'How can I teach autism awareness in the classroom?' and it's a great question to ask! It means that teachers are really trying to spread ... read more
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Sensory Sensitivities and Autism
Many autistic individuals can also have sensory sensitivities. In this blog post I'm going to be briefly discussing sensory sensitivities and autism. My hope is that this blog post will help provide you with some information to help your student(s) in your classroom.I highly encourage building relationships with other ... read more
What Does the Autism Spectrum Mean?
I get a lot of questions about what autism is and what does the autism spectrum mean. And I think it's because of a few things;What is Autism?Simply put, autism is a lifelong developmental disability. Having autism can affect how an individual communicates, interacts with and experiences the world around them.What Does ... read more
Communication Book for Autism and Special Education
Do you have a student or child who is finding communication difficult? Are they non-verbal or have limited speech? If so, your students or child(ren) may benefit from having a communication book. And today, I'm so excited to be talking about the benefits of a communication book for autism and special education students.What ... read more
Autism and Toilet Training Tips and Information
Today we're talking all things autism and toilet training. If you've found yourself on this page, it's probably because you're struggling right now to help your autistic child or student get toilet trained. Or, you may be wanting to find out more on the topic and you're preparing yourself with information. You may have ... read more
Teaching Autism Blog One Lovely Blog Award
My Teaching Autism blog has been nominated for the 'One Lovely Blog Award!'Rachel at Sweet Sweet Primary has nominated my blog for the 'One Lovely Blog' award and I am over the moon with gratefulness. Teaching AutismHi, I'm Nikki and I'm the face behind 'Teaching Autism.'I started my 'Teaching Autism' journey because I was ... read more
What is Stimming?
What is Stimming? 'Stimming' is a term used for self-stimulating behavior. It is also referred to as self-stimulatory behavior. And stimming is a behavior that is characterised by repetitive motions, noises or use of objects. In this blog post today I'm going to be talking all about what stimming is, why people engage in ... read more
About Me
Hi, my name is Nikki, and I'm the face behind Teaching Autism.I have over 10 years of experience working in the educational field of autism and special education. I have worked with ages 11-16 and 3-7 year olds. My passion for creating hands-on and engaging resources, as well as providing support to other educators all ... read more
10 Picture Books for Teaching Christmas Around the World
In this blog post I'm sharing 10 picture books for teaching Christmas around the World. The holiday season is the perfect time to explore the diversity of Christmas traditions celebrated across the globe. For our students, this is an exciting opportunity to learn about different cultures and how the spirit of the ... read more
Free Gingerbread Man 2D Shape Matching Activity
This free Gingerbread Man 2D shape matching activity is designed to engage students in a hands-on, interactive way while helping them master their 2D shape skills. My students love to look for the different shaped gingerbread cookies and match them to the same shape baking tray. Plus it makes the perfect addition to your ... read more
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