Visual Boards – First/Then, Now/Next & 3-Step Supports

Help children understand routines, communicate their needs and manage everyday transitions with these colourful printable visual boards.

Created by a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, this 27-page digital resource is designed to support children's understanding, communication, choice-making and independence at home, nursery, school and during therapy sessions.

What's included?

• First/Then visual boards

• Now/Next visual boards

• 3-Step visual boards

• 60 picture cards covering home routines, school, play, transitions and sensory activities

• 6 communication cards (Help, Break, Stop, More, Finished and Change)

• 12 blank picture cards for personalisation

• Practical adult guidance and printing instructions

Who is this resource suitable for?

Ideal for parents, carers, teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs and therapists supporting children who benefit from visual communication, including autistic children and children with speech, language and communication needs.

How to use

Simply download, print and cut out the picture cards. Choose the visual board that best suits the child's individual needs. Laminate and use reusable hook-and-loop fasteners if desired.

The resource uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach, focusing on communication, understanding and predictability rather than compliance.

Please note: This is a digital PDF download. No physical product will be posted. For personal, classroom or clinical use in accordance with the included terms of use.