Visual Supports for Autism
Everything visual in one place: schedules, first-then, choice boards, timers and communication cards.
Why pictures outperform words
Spoken instructions vanish the moment they are said. A visual support stays on the table, can be re-read, and does not require processing speech under stress. That is why visual schedules, first-then boards and choice boards reduce anxiety so reliably. AutismDock brings all of them into one app: build once, use on screen, export to PDF for the classroom wall.
Key benefits
Schedules
Predictable day, less anxiety.
First-then
Non-preferred, then preferred.
Choice boards
Control without speech.
Printable
Every support exports to PDF.
What's included
- Visual daily schedules with pictograms.
- First-then and choice boards.
- Visual timers.
- PECS and AAC communication boards.
- Social stories.
- Print-ready PDF export for school.
- Shared with teachers and therapists.
- Free to start.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a visual support?+
Any picture, symbol, object or written cue used to make information or expectations clearer than speech alone.
At what age do they help?+
From toddlers to adults. The format changes — photos, symbols, then text — but the principle does not.
Do visual supports delay speech?+
No. Research consistently shows they support communication development rather than replacing it.
Can teachers use the same set?+
Yes, boards and schedules can be shared and printed for classroom use.
Is it free?+
Core supports are free; premium adds AI generation and unlimited storage.