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Free Autism Resources for Parents & Caregivers

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

55 free, printable resources made by a parent, for parents: 39 visual schedules, 9 worksheets and 7 guides. Pick what your child needs below, or request something custom.

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.

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.

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Washing Face Visual Schedule

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

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Bath Time Visual Schedule

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

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Hair Brushing Visual Schedule

9-step picture schedule for independent hair brushing.

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Using Deodorant Visual Schedule

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

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Applying Lotion Visual Schedule

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

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Nail Cutting Tolerance Visual Schedule

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

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Blowing Nose Visual Schedule

8-step picture schedule for independently blowing their nose.

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Cleaning Ears Safely Visual Schedule

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

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Spitting Toothpaste Visual Schedule

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

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Covering Coughs & Sneezes Visual Schedule

5-step picture schedule for covering coughs and sneezes.

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Changing Sanitary Pads Visual Schedule

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

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Toilet Training Visual Schedule

6-step picture schedule for an independent bathroom routine.

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Potty Training Visual Pack

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

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Dressing (4)

Dressing Independently Visual Schedule

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

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Front vs Back of Clothing Visual Schedule

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

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Putting on Socks and Shoes Visual Task Analysis

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

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Buttoning & Zipping ABA Teaching Guide

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

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Eating & Kitchen Skills (6)

Using Spoon & Fork Visual Schedule

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

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Drinking from an Open Cup Visual Schedule

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

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Preparing Cereal Visual Schedule

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

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Spreading Butter & Jam Visual Schedule

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

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Using Napkins Visual Schedule

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

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Using a Microwave Safely Visual Schedule

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

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Health & Safety (6)

Taking Medicine Appropriately Visual Schedule

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

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Recognizing Sick Feelings Visual Schedule

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

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Doctor Visit Visual Schedule

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

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Dentist Visit Visual Schedule

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

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Identifying Dangerous Objects Visual Schedule

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

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Public Transport Safety Visual Schedule

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

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Routines, School & Community (8)

Visual Schedule Templates & Planner

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

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School Routine Visual Schedule

26-step picture schedule covering the full school day.

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Circle Time Visual Schedule

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

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Using a Calendar Visual Schedule

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

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Holding a Crayon Visual Schedule

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

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Correct Pencil Grasp Visual Schedule

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

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Responding to Greetings Visual Schedule

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

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McDonald's Visit Visual Schedule

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

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Printable Worksheets

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

Alphabet Flashcards for Autistic Children

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

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Letter Tracing & Handwriting Worksheets

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

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School Readiness Worksheets

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

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Letter Dot Marker Worksheets

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

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Bubble Letter Outline Printables

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

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Letter Formation & Stroke Order Worksheets

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

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Dot Brain Gym Worksheet

Free printable brain-gym style dot-to-dot focus worksheet.

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Focus, Memory & Learning Pack

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

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Dot Marker & Sticker Activity

Free printable fine-motor dot marker and sticker pasting worksheet.

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Parent Guides & Toolkits

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

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.

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Emotional Regulation Guide

Practical tools to help your child manage big emotions.

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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.

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Emergency Binder for Autism

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

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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 really free?

Yes — every printable on this page is free. Enter your details on the resource page and we'll email you the PDF instantly.

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.