Full Visual Resources Toolkit
A complete set of gentle, ND‑affirming visual supports designed to bring clarity, predictability, and calm to daily routines. This toolkit includes all of your core Empower Mindful Moves visuals — schedules, routines, First/Then boards, Now‑Next‑Then templates, Time‑Passing visuals, desk strips, choice boards, and “I Am Working For” boards — all created to reduce overwhelm and support smooth transitions.
These visuals are low‑stim, trauma‑informed, and flexible for home, school, therapy, and community settings.
✨ What’s Inside
Everything listed below comes directly from your PDF:
✔ First/Then Boards
2‑step and 3‑step versions to support simple, predictable transitions.
✔ Now‑Next‑Then Templates
Clear 3‑step visuals that help learners understand what’s happening now and what comes next.
✔ Routine Boards
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6‑step routines
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8‑step routines
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blank templates for custom routines Perfect for morning routines, classroom sequences, therapy steps, or multi‑part tasks.
✔ Choice Boards
3‑choice and 6‑choice formats to support autonomy and reduce overwhelm.
✔ Time‑Passing Visual
A Start → Done visual that helps learners understand how long a task will take.
✔ “I Am Working For…” Board
A gentle, low‑pressure reinforcement system that supports motivation without demand.
✔ Desk Schedule Strips
Simple, accessible visuals for individual workspaces, desks, or therapy tables.
✔ Blank Box Templates
Fully customizable templates for routines, choices, tasks, or personalized visuals.
✔ Chore / Helpful Jobs Board
A visual way to support independence and shared responsibility.
✔ Instructions + Tips for Use
Trauma‑informed guidance for introducing visuals, reducing verbal load, and supporting transitions. Includes phrases like: “Right now we’re here.” “Here are your choices.” “You did it — that part is finished.”
🌈 Designed for All Learners
Every visual is:
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low‑stim and accessible
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neurodivergent‑affirming
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predictable and clear
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trauma‑informed
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flexible for home, school, therapy, or community use
Supports:
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smoother transitions
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emotional regulation
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independence
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executive functioning
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communication
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sequencing
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autonomy
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predictable routines
💛 Why It Works
Your PDF explains this beautifully:
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“Visuals reduce cognitive load.”
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“Predictability lowers anxiety.”
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“Clear steps build independence.”
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“Visuals honour neurodivergent processing.”
This toolkit helps learners feel safe, prepared, and confident — one predictable step at a time.
📦 Perfect For
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educators
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OTs, PTs, SLPs
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parents & caregivers
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early childhood settings
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neurodivergent learners
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mixed‑ability classrooms