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Free & Premium Autism Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Practical visual schedules, activity guides, and printable charts to support your child's routines, sensory regulation, and communication development.

55 printable resources made by a parent, for parents: 39 visual schedules, 9 worksheets and 7 guides. Start with the free download in Visual Schedules and Guides, or subscribe to unlock everything. Membership is opening soon, so join the waitlist from any locked resource.

Visual Schedules & Task Analysis Charts

39 picture-based step-by-step schedules for daily living, health, safety and school. Print, laminate and stick them where the routine happens.

1 free download in this section. Subscribe to unlock the other 38.

Self-Care & Hygiene (15)

Toothbrushing Visual Schedule

7-step printable picture schedule for independent tooth brushing.

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Handwashing Visual Schedule

7-step printable picture schedule for independent handwashing.

Washing Face Visual Schedule

10-step picture schedule for an independent face-washing routine.

Bath Time Visual Schedule

13-step picture schedule for an independent shower/bath routine.

Hair Brushing Visual Schedule

9-step picture schedule for independent hair brushing.

Using Deodorant Visual Schedule

11-step schedule for tweens/teens learning deodorant independently.

Applying Lotion Visual Schedule

9-step checklist-style schedule for applying lotion independently.

Nail Cutting Tolerance Visual Schedule

10-step gradual tolerance-building schedule for nail cutting.

Blowing Nose Visual Schedule

8-step picture schedule for independently blowing their nose.

Cleaning Ears Safely Visual Schedule

9-step outer-ear cleaning schedule with an outside-only safety note.

Spitting Toothpaste Visual Schedule

7-step picture schedule for learning to spit toothpaste into the sink.

Covering Coughs & Sneezes Visual Schedule

5-step picture schedule for covering coughs and sneezes.

Changing Sanitary Pads Visual Schedule

10-step private, independent period-care routine for girls/tweens.

Toilet Training Visual Schedule

6-step picture schedule for an independent bathroom routine.

Potty Training Visual Pack

10-page potty training routine, reward chart & progress tracker.

Dressing (4)

Dressing Independently Visual Schedule

12-step picture schedule (boy & girl) for getting dressed solo.

Front vs Back of Clothing Visual Schedule

9-step picture schedule for telling the front and back of clothing apart.

Putting on Socks and Shoes Visual Task Analysis

Step-by-step picture poster (boy & girl) for putting on socks and shoes independently.

Buttoning & Zipping ABA Teaching Guide

Parent-facing guide: modeling, prompting & troubleshooting for buttoning and zipping.

Eating & Kitchen Skills (6)

Using Spoon & Fork Visual Schedule

7-step picture schedule for independent self-feeding with utensils.

Drinking from an Open Cup Visual Schedule

5-step picture schedule (boy & girl) for the switch to an open cup.

Preparing Cereal Visual Schedule

13-step picture schedule for independently making a bowl of cereal.

Spreading Butter & Jam Visual Schedule

8-step picture schedule for independent food-prep & spreading.

Using Napkins Visual Schedule

9-step picture schedule for using a napkin at the table.

Using a Microwave Safely Visual Schedule

10-step picture schedule with built-in microwave safety reminders.

Health & Safety (6)

Taking Medicine Appropriately Visual Schedule

10-step calm, predictable picture schedule for taking medicine.

Recognizing Sick Feelings Visual Schedule

6-step picture schedule for noticing and communicating a sick feeling.

Doctor Visit Visual Schedule

9-step picture schedule (boy & girl) for waiting calmly at a doctor visit.

Dentist Visit Visual Schedule

7-step picture schedule (boy & girl) for getting through a dentist visit calmly.

Identifying Dangerous Objects Visual Schedule

6-step picture schedule teaching a stop-don't touch-ask an adult safety response.

Public Transport Safety Visual Schedule

Elevator & escalator safety, 6 steps each, in one combined picture schedule.

Routines, School & Community (8)

Visual Schedule Templates & Planner

17 daily-routine cards: wake up, meals, therapy, play, bedtime.

School Routine Visual Schedule

26-step picture schedule covering the full school day.

Circle Time Visual Schedule

7-step picture schedule for participating in classroom circle time.

Using a Calendar Visual Schedule

7-step schedule for reading a calendar and tracking dates and events.

Holding a Crayon Visual Schedule

7-step teaching guide for learning to hold and use a crayon.

Correct Pencil Grasp Visual Schedule

7-step schedule for building a comfortable, functional tripod pencil grasp.

Responding to Greetings Visual Schedule

5-step picture schedule for noticing and responding to a greeting.

McDonald's Visit Visual Schedule

9-step picture schedule (boy & girl) for waiting calmly through a fast-food visit.

Printable Worksheets

9 fine-motor, letter and learning worksheets to build focus, memory, handwriting and school readiness.

All 9 worksheets are members-only. Subscribe to download them all.

Alphabet Flashcards for Autistic Children

26-page printable picture alphabet set, one letter per page, A–Z.

Letter Tracing & Handwriting Worksheets

108-page trace, write and letter-matching workbook covering every letter, A–Z.

School Readiness Worksheets

18-page pack: number tracing, counting, shapes, alphabet review, colors & cutting.

Letter Dot Marker Worksheets

26-page dot marker set, one big bubble letter per page, A–Z.

Bubble Letter Outline Printables

Large blank bubble letters to color, cut out or decorate.

Letter Formation & Stroke Order Worksheets

52-page numbered stroke-order and say-trace-write-make set, A–Z.

Dot Brain Gym Worksheet

Printable brain-gym style dot-to-dot focus worksheet.

Focus, Memory & Learning Pack

Printable activity pack to build focus, memory and learning skills.

Dot Marker & Sticker Activity

Printable fine-motor dot marker and sticker pasting worksheet.

Parent Guides & Toolkits

7 bigger guides and toolkits covering daily structure, sensory regulation, communication, school, safety and parent self-care.

1 free download in this section. Subscribe to unlock the other 6.

Daily Routine Guide

Morning, daytime and bedtime structures that hold up on hard days.

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Sensory Support Guide

Home activities to help your child feel calmer and more regulated.

Emotional Regulation Guide

Practical tools to help your child manage big emotions.

Visual Communication Starter Kit

26-page AAC/PECS-style guide for communication & behavior support.

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School & Learning Support

Prepare your child for the classroom, one skill at a time.

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Self-Care for Autism Parents Toolkit

Tracking calendar, respite directory & emergency self-care plan.

Emergency Binder for Autism

10-page printable binder: child profile, medical, contacts, triggers and calming plan.

Why Parents Use These

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Print & Laminate

Every resource is designed to print cleanly and hold up to daily, reusable use.

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Made by a Parent

Built from real experience raising an autistic child, not a clinic brochure.

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Instant Email Delivery

Enter your details once and get the PDF in your inbox right away.

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Personal Follow-Up

Need something different? We personally review every custom request.

Don't See What Your Child Needs?

Every child's journey is different, and sometimes a ready-made resource just isn't the right fit. Tell us what your child is working on, and we'll try to put together a custom visual schedule, social story, worksheet, or checklist for your specific situation — free, parent to parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these resources free?

The first download in Visual Schedules and Parent Guides is free. Everything else unlocks with a subscription. Membership is opening soon, and you can join the waitlist from any locked resource.

Can I print these at home?

Yes, all PDFs are designed to print on standard A4/Letter paper. We recommend laminating picture schedules so they last and can be reused with a dry-erase marker.

My child needs something that isn't here — what do I do?

Scroll down and fill in the Request a Custom Resource form below. We personally review every request and try to put together something tailored to your child.

Do these replace therapy?

No — these are practical, parent-made tools to support what you're already doing at home. They complement, not replace, professional therapy and medical advice.