# Free autism printables for home and school

> Every free printable in one place: schedules, first-then, token boards, choice boards, calm-down and classroom sheets.

URL: https://theautismkit.com/guides/free-autism-printables
By The Autism Kit team · Updated 2026-09-29

**Short answer:** All our printables are free PDFs you can print at home: a 5-step morning schedule, bedtime routine, first-then board, 5-star token chart, two-choice board, waiting card, calm-down card, transition cards, social narrative template and appointment notes, plus a classroom pack for teachers. Start with the starter pack: a morning schedule, first-then board and token chart.

**Key takeaways**
- Every printable is a **free PDF**.
- Start with the **starter pack**.
- Teachers can use the **classroom pack**.
- Use your child's **photos** where you can.

## Which printables are there?

- [Starter pack](https://theautismkit.com/printables/starter-pack.pdf): Morning schedule, first-then and token chart
- [5-step morning schedule](https://theautismkit.com/printables/morning-schedule.pdf): Getting ready
- [Bedtime routine](https://theautismkit.com/printables/bedtime-routine.pdf): Winding down
- [First-then board](https://theautismkit.com/printables/first-then-board.pdf): Hard tasks and transitions
- [5-star token chart](https://theautismkit.com/printables/token-chart.pdf): Working toward a reward
- [Two-choice board](https://theautismkit.com/printables/choice-board.pdf): Snacks and choices
- [Waiting card](https://theautismkit.com/printables/waiting-card.pdf): Waiting
- [Calm-down card](https://theautismkit.com/printables/calm-down-card.pdf): Hard moments
- [Transition cards](https://theautismkit.com/printables/transition-cards.pdf): Changes in the day
- [Social narrative template](https://theautismkit.com/printables/social-narrative-template.pdf): New situations
- [Appointment notes](https://theautismkit.com/printables/appointment-notes.pdf): Doctor and assessment visits
- [Classroom pack](https://theautismkit.com/printables/classroom-pack.pdf): Teachers

Visual supports like these are an evidence-based practice for autistic children.[1]

## How do I get the most from them?

**Try:**
- Laminating for reuse
- Adding your child's photos
- Starting with one routine

**Skip:**
- Printing everything at once
- Pictures your child doesn't recognise

Free printable: [Free printable: starter pack](https://theautismkit.com/printables/starter-pack.pdf)

## What can I try this week?

- [ ] Download the starter pack
- [ ] Pick one routine
- [ ] Put it at your child's eye level

## Common questions

### Are they really free?

Yes. Every printable is a free PDF.

### Can teachers use them in class?

Yes. There's also a classroom pack with a timetable, token board, calm corner card and more.

### Which one should I start with?

The starter pack: a morning schedule, first-then board and token chart.

## Sources

1. AFIRM (UNC Frank Porter Graham): Visual supports evidence-based practice brief. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Visual-Supports-Brief-Packet.pdf

General guidance, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Talk with your pediatrician or a developmental specialist about your child's care.