Now-next board
Use two spaces when only the current activity and next activity need to stay visible.
Adaptable visual support
Autism Visual Schedule Generator
Start with familiar wording, show only the steps that need to remain visible, and adapt the page to the person's existing home, school, or support plan.
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card Sheet · 18 cards · US Letter
Printable visual routine
Autism Visual Schedule
My Schedule · Now · Next · Finished · Support cards
Autism visual schedule boardUse simple picture cards, now-next support, a predictable sequence, and a finished area to reduce uncertainty around transitions.
Now / nextBreakDone
Today's visual sequence
011️⃣Firstvisual support
022️⃣Thenvisual support
03🚽Bathroomvisual support
04🪥Brush teethvisual support
05👕Get dressedvisual support
06🏫Schoolvisual support
07✅Appointmentvisual support
08🧘Quiet timevisual support
Support cards
🥞Breakfastvisual support
🧘Sensory breakvisual support
🧘Quiet timevisual support
🧩Helpvisual support
🎒Waitvisual support
🧸Changevisual support
🏁Choicevisual support
🧘Breakvisual support
HomeClassroomSupport sessionsTransitionsSensory breaks
Customize and print
Customize this autism visual schedule without leaving the page
Edit the child name, task cards, visual style, layout, paper size, and checklist options above, then print or save the finished page as a PDF.
- Begin with the wording and symbols already understood by the person who will use the schedule.
- Choose the smallest useful format: now-next, a short sequence, or a separate set of support cards.
- Review the page with the caregiver, teacher, or professional plan that guides how the support is introduced and used.
Format guide
Choose the best printable format
Short schedule
Use a few ordered cards when several predictable steps need to remain on the page.
Support cards
Print Help, Break, Wait, Change, Choice, or All done only when those cards have a clear agreed meaning.
Printing tips
Make the printable easy to cut, store, and reuse
Keep labels consistent
Use the same words and symbols across settings when that matches the person's support plan.
Add cards gradually
Start with the amount of information the person can already use, then expand only when helpful.
Avoid making assumptions
Autistic people have different communication and support needs; adapt the page to the individual rather than the diagnosis.
Autism Visual Schedule FAQ
How many cards should I start with?
Use the smallest number that communicates the next steps clearly. A now-next board or short sequence may be enough.
Can I change every label and picture?
Yes. Replace the starter cards with familiar wording and symbols that match the person's existing support approach.
Can I print Help, Break, Wait, or Change cards?
Yes. Add only the support cards that have an understood meaning and a consistent response from adults.
Does this replace professional or school guidance?
No. It is an editable printable tool and should be adapted within the person's existing caregiver, school, or professional plan.