Sorting by Function Activities (Autism)

Sorting by function activities with real photos for autism and special education. Cut and paste tasks and visual multiple choice activities.

This Sorting by Function Activities resource is designed to help students develop functional vocabulary and real-life understanding through clear, structured, and engaging tasks.

It is ideal for autism, special educational needs (SEN), speech and language support, and early learners, using real photos to improve comprehension and generalisation skills.

How this resource works

Students explore how everyday objects are used through a progression of activities:

Sorting items by function (e.g. What do you eat? drink? wear?)
Cut and paste tasks (organised and mixed formats)
Visual multiple choice questions to check understanding

This structured approach supports visual learners, reduces cognitive overload, and promotes independent learning.

What’s included
10 Sorting by Function worksheets (cut and paste)
Picture cards (organised)
Picture cards (mixed)
10 visual multiple choice worksheets
Real-life photos (no clipart)
Clear, simple layouts for SEN learners

Ideal for
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Special educational needs (SEN) classrooms
Speech and language therapy
Early Years / KS1
Independent work and learning stations

Teaching ideas
Use as a structured work task
Support vocabulary development through discussion
Laminate cards for repeated use
Use Velcro for interactive activities

Print details
This resource is provided as a US Letter PDF, designed using a CMYK colour profile at 300 DPI resolution to ensure high-quality printing results.