"Visual schedules are powerful printable tools for autistic children and families. These visual supports — including morning routines, bedtime routines, and first-then boards — help build structure, reduce anxiety, and support independence in everyday life."
We have some very exciting news —
our Visual Schedules are now officially live in our brand-new AutismHelp.ie store!
You can now download:
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Morning routines
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Bedtime routines
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First & Then boards
All available in 8 beautiful themes so you can choose one that fits your child’s interests and personality.
To celebrate, we’re offering a FREE neutral First & Then board with visual cards that you can download right now.
These free visual cards also work with all of our themed schedules if you decide to upgrade later.
Why We Created These Visual Schedules for Autistic Children
These visual schedules have helped us — and still help us — every single day.
When Emily was younger, staying on track, following steps, and building independence was incredibly hard.
Visuals made all the difference.
They helped her:
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Understand what was happening next
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Stay focused
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Complete tasks independently
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Feel calmer and more in control
We’re now using them again as we work on life skills and independence, and we’ll be sharing that journey here too.
Why Our Visual Schedules Are Digital Downloads
All of our products are digital downloads that you can:
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Print
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Laminate
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Add Velcro dots to
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Use again and again
I chose this for a very important reason.
If I sold physical products, all of my time would be spent printing, laminating and posting — which would mean:
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Higher prices
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Less flexibility
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No personalisation
By offering downloads instead, I can:
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Keep prices affordable
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Offer personalised versions (coming soon)
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Let parents use their own photos if they want
That way, more families can access the support they need.
What You Need to Use Printable Visual Schedules
You don’t need anything complicated:
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A printer
I love Canon printers — you can find similar to the one I use above ( its the same series) -
A laminator
Any laminator works, and once you use one once, you’ll wonder why you ever avoided it! - Velcro dots
With these three things, you can create:
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Visual schedules
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Token boards
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Routine cards
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Choice boards
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And so much more for your child
Making them yourself? That’s okay too💛
Not everyone wants to buy — and that’s okay.
I’ll also be sharing a step-by-step “How to make your own visual supports” blog so parents can create their own using just a printer and laminator.
This space is about helping families — not pressure.
Printable Visual Schedules Available in Our Store
You can currently find:
✔ Morning Routines – 8 themes
✔ Bedtime Routines – 8 themes
✔ First & Then Boards – 8 themes
✔ FREE neutral First & Then + visual cards
You can explore all of our printable visual supports in the AutismHelp Visual Supports Store.
Coming Soon to AutismHelp Visual Supports👀
If you’ve read this far, you get a sneak peek:
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Everyday routines
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Choice boards
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Visual card packs (everything we can think of!)
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Reward charts / token boards
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Feelings & emotions charts
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A holiday visual schedule
We will also be deep diving into how and why to use visual schedules.
And yes — suggestions are always welcome!
What else is coming?
Many of you know I’ve also been working on something big — an app.
The base version will be free, and it’s designed to help:
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Take the thinking out of daily life
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Support independence
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Make routines easier for families
Our AutismHelp.ie visuals will work with or without the app, so parents can build skills at the right time, in the right way — even if they don’t know where to start yet.
I’d love your feedback 💬
What do you think of the themes?
What would your child choose?
Should I add more?
What would you love to see next on AutismHelp?
Let me know — this is built for you. 💛
Know someone who is considering starting visual schedules or a little lost ? share our blog with them we also have other blogs on starting out on the journey of an autism diagnosis in ireland.
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