KlarDayA visual schedule shows activities in order. Explore pictures, simple first-then plans and flexible routines at home.
Practical ideas to adapt to your child. This guide is not medical advice and does not promise a particular result.
Start with something familiar
Choose two familiar activities, such as brushing teeth and reading a story. Show them as pictures in order. Look together at what you are doing now and what comes next.
Paper cards, a board and an app are different ways to show a plan. Choose something your child can use and return to.
Involve your child in the choices
Use pictures, symbols or words that make sense to your child. Some prefer photos, others a simple text list. Ask or observe what is easy to understand.
Include breaks and activities your child enjoys. Mark finished steps in a way that suits you.
Show changes, too
When a plan changes, show the change and explain in simple words. Be clear about what you know and what is still uncertain.
Remove detail if a whole day is too much to look at. You can use the plan for just one routine.
Further reading
National Autistic Society: order, predictability and routine
Frequently asked questions
Do we need an app?
No. Paper, drawings or a board may suit you well. KlarDay is an option for picture steps and timers together on Android.
What if the plan does not help?
Try fewer steps or different pictures, and take your child’s reactions seriously. Someone who knows your child’s support needs may help you adapt it.
KlarDay
KlarDay puts everything in these guides into your pocket: visual routines, picture timers, transition countdowns and day previews. Free to use, no ads, made by a parent.
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