What apps help autistic kids? A guide by need
Routines, communication, stories, reading and speech.
1 min read · All ages
Visual supports
Visual schedules
How to make and use picture schedules at home, step by step.
26 articles
Free autism printables for home and school
Schedules, first-then, token and choice boards, and more.
1 min read · All ages
How do I set up an iPad for my autistic child?
Guided Access, Screen Time, a case and the first apps.
1 min read · All ages
Visual schedule app or printable: which is better?
What each does well, and why many families use both.
1 min read · All ages
What are the best visual schedule apps for autistic kids?
An honest comparison, and how to choose the right one.
2 min read · All ages
Free visual schedule templates for home and school
Printable templates, and how to make your own.
1 min read · All ages
How do I make a bedtime routine chart for my autistic child?
Four to six picture steps, the same order every night.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 12
What chores can autistic kids do, and how do I teach them?
Age-by-age ideas, picture steps and real jobs.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 12
How can I help my autistic child get dressed on their own?
Picture steps, laid-out clothes and backward chaining.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 9
How do I teach my autistic child to wash their hands?
Picture steps by the sink and a song for timing.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 9
How can we make the holidays calmer for our autistic child?
Visual calendars, gentle changes, visitors and gifts.
1 min read · All ages
How do I plan a road trip with my autistic child?
A visual trip map, planned stops and a car kit.
1 min read · All ages
How do I plan a summer break routine for my autistic child?
Structure when school stops, and a weekly calendar.
1 min read · Ages 3 to 12
What does a visual schedule look like? Examples by age and routine
Examples for toddlers, young children and older kids.
1 min read · All ages
How do I start a visual schedule with my toddler?
Objects or photos, two steps at a time.
1 min read · Ages 1 to 3
How do I keep weekends calm for my autistic child?
A loose schedule, one outing, and plenty of downtime.
1 min read · All ages
What are visual supports, and why do they help autistic children?
Pictures that show what's happening and what comes next.
2 min read · All ages
How do I set up a visual schedule for my classroom?
Whole-class and individual schedules, plus a free printable.
1 min read · Pre-K to grade 6
How do we keep visual supports the same at home and at school?
Sharing supports and language between home and school.
1 min read · All ages
Can the NDIS pay for apps like visual schedules? Low-cost assistive technology explained
Apps, tablets, and the $1,500 low-cost threshold.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
How do I potty train my autistic child?
Readiness signs, a picture routine, and patience.
2 min read · Ages 2 to 9
How do support workers use visual supports with autistic children?
Which supports to use, and staying consistent with families.
1 min read · Ages 4 to 12
How do I make a visual timetable for home or school?
What to include, handling changes, and a free printable.
1 min read · Ages 3 to 12
Free printable: 5-step morning schedule
Pictures for common steps, plus blank cards.
PDF · 2 pages
How to use a visual schedule for your child's morning
Five steps, what to say, and what to do if it does not click.
3 min read · Ages 3 to 8
Visual supports for nonspeaking kids
Pictures, AAC and a tap that counts as an answer.
1 min read · All ages
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