Support autonomy, communication, and predictable routines with this I Want + Now–Next–Then Visual Support Board. Designed for ND‑affirming classrooms, therapy spaces, and home routines, this tool helps learners clearly express what they want and understand what will happen next using a simple, low‑stim 3‑step sequence.

This visual support combines:

• an I Want communication board for self‑advocacy

• a Now–Next–Then planning board for smooth transitions

• flexible templates you can customize for any routine

Perfect for reducing overwhelm, building independence, and supporting co‑regulation, this resource gives learners the clarity and predictability they need to feel safe, confident, and understood.

Created by Jenn Corrigan (ECE, CYW, BA Early Childhood Studies), this tool reflects trauma‑informed, neurodivergent‑affirming design principles with calm visuals, clean structure, and accessible language.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Full‑page I Want communication board

• Full‑page Now–Next–Then 3‑step planning board

• Blank templates for routines, transitions, and personalized visuals

• Low‑stim, ND‑affirming design

• Print‑ready PDF format

• Works with laminated cards, Velcro, or dry‑erase markers

SKILLS SUPPORTED

• Autonomy & self‑advocacy

• Emotional regulation

• Predictability

• Sequencing

• Executive functioning

• Cognitive flexibility

• Independence

• Task initiation & follow‑through

• Receptive & expressive communication

• Co‑regulation

• Transition support

• Routine building

WHY IT WORKS

• Provides clear, step‑by‑step structure

• Reduces overwhelm with low‑stim visuals

• Builds shared understanding between adult and learner

• Supports smoother transitions and emotional safety

• Encourages independence and confidence

• Reinforces co‑regulation through visual clarity

PERFECT FOR

• Classrooms (ECE, K–3, special education)

• Calm corners & regulation stations

• Therapy sessions (OT, CYW, SLP)

• Home routines

• Homeschooling

• Visual schedules

• AAC/PECS‑adjacent communication