Morning Routine Chart for Autism
Get out of the door without twenty verbal prompts. Each step as a picture, ticked off in order, with an optional timer.
Replace prompts with a picture
Mornings fail for a predictable reason: the sequence lives in the adult's head, so every step requires a verbal prompt, and every prompt adds pressure. A visual morning routine chart moves the sequence into the environment. The child checks the chart instead of waiting to be told, which builds independence and removes the conflict that comes from constant instruction. AutismDock generates the chart from pictograms or your own photos, adds an optional timer per step, and prints it — so the same sequence hangs on the bedroom door and lives on the tablet.
Key benefits
Step by step
One picture per action.
Timer per step
Optional, silent countdown.
Gentle rewards
Completion without pressure.
Printable chart
Door, fridge or bathroom mirror.
What's included
- Ready-made morning and bedtime templates.
- Custom steps with photos or pictograms.
- Optional visual timer per step.
- Tick-off progress with calm feedback.
- Print-ready PDF chart.
- Multiple routines per child (Premium).
- Voice prompts in 5 languages.
- Free to start.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps should a morning chart have?+
Start with four to six. Split any step that regularly stalls into two smaller ones rather than adding prompts.
Pictures or photos?+
Photos of your own bathroom, cereal and shoes work better than generic icons, especially for younger children.
Should there be a reward at the end?+
A visible end point helps — the next preferred activity is usually enough; a token board can be added if motivation is low.
Can it be printed?+
Yes, the same chart exports as a print-ready PDF for the bedroom door.
Does it work for bedtime too?+
Yes, the bedtime template works identically and is included.