Kettle ToolsWhat are visual supports?
Visual supports put information into a form you can look at: pictures, written labels, short schedules, or cards. A printed schedule can show the order of everyday activities. A picture board can hold words someone chooses to point to. A personal information card can carry a short introduction written by its owner. These are different formats for different purposes, and the person using the sheet should have a say in its contents.
These makers produce editable printable stationery. They are not therapy or medical devices, and they make no promises about communication, behaviour, learning, or safety. A homemade sheet is not a substitute for professional guidance. If you need individual communication advice, ask a speech-language pathologist or an AAC professional. Personal information cards do not replace official documents or emergency medical advice.
Choose a maker
Free Visual Schedule Maker
Build a picture schedule with up to 12 steps, six editable templates, local photos and printable cards. Save a PDF or PNG in your browser.
Free Token Board Maker
Make a printable "I'm working for" token board in a minute. Pick a reward picture or your own photo, 1–10 tokens, print with matching cut-out tokens. Runs in your browser.
First Then Board Maker
Make a two or three panel first then board with editable English or Spanish headings, symbols or local photos. Print a board and spare cards.
Free Communication Board Maker
Build a printable picture communication board with symbols or local photos. Choose a grid, edit labels, and print or save a PDF. No sign-up.
Autism Information Card Maker
Make a printable, fully editable autism information card. This is not an official ID. Photos stay on your device; no sign-up.
Plan a small, useful first draft
Decide which situation the sheet is for before filling it with pictures. A morning routine may need only a few steps, while a board for a shared room may need choices about food, places, or breaks. Use familiar words and leave out anything that does not fit. Ask what each picture means to the person who will use it; a symbol does not have a universal meaning simply because it looks clear to its maker.
Print one draft on ordinary paper before buying supplies or making several copies. Check the size of the labels, the spacing between pictures, and the amount of text at the intended viewing distance. Match the paper setting to your printer, choose actual size, and switch off browser headers and footers. A holder or sleeve allows you to replace a sheet when preferences or routines change.
Keep personal choices private
Photo editing takes place in your browser. Read each maker’s saving and sharing notes before adding names, contacts, or personal photos. Share links exclude photo bytes but may contain written labels and card fields. Review the information before sharing a link or handing someone a printed copy. Keep the Mulberry symbol attribution with sheets and exported images that use those symbols.
German, French, and Spanish versions are available for selected makers through their page language switchers. Choose the tool first, then check which languages it offers.