Free Choice Board Creator

Create visual choice boards using your own photos.

Help children make choices with simple visual supports for food, calming tools, activities, routines, communication, and daily life. Use it on your phone in the moment or print it at home.

No login needed Upload real photos Mobile friendly Printable Autism & ADHD support
Make a Choice Board

Designed for quick visual support at home, school, therapy, or on the go.

Choice Board

Pick a board. Add choices. Use now.

Say: “Choose one.” Tap what your child picks.
Create Your Own Board
Choose one.

Example Choice Boards

Swipe through sample boards. Tap “Use Now” to make one board bigger on your phone, or print a board for the wall.

Swipe boards → use now or print

Personal Visual Support Packet Builder

Build a quick printable packet for one child, one hard situation, and one strong interest.

Build the packet
Tip: Change any option above and the packet updates automatically. You can also tap any card label or First Then strip to edit it before printing.

My Child’s Choices

When I feel bored, I can choose a safe activity.

My Child’s First Then Board

First a small job. Then iPad/tablet time.
FIRST
5 minutes of school or therapy work
THEN
iPad time

My Child’s Safe Choices Board

An adult helps choose what is safe right now.

Parent Script

Laminate idea: print these pages, laminate them or place them in page protectors, and use a dry erase marker to circle the choice.

What Is a Choice Board?

A choice board is a simple visual support that helps a child see options and choose what they want, need, or want to do next. Choice boards can support communication, reduce frustration, and make daily routines easier to understand.

What can choice boards help with?

Choice boards can help with food choices, drink choices, calming tools, play activities, bedtime routines, morning routines, hygiene, clothing, rewards, sensory supports, and transitions.

Where can I use a choice board?

You can use a choice board at home, school, therapy, restaurants, stores, parks, appointments, bedtime, mealtimes, or in the car. This tool is designed to work on your phone, so you can use it in real life moments instead of waiting to print something.

Why do personalized choice boards work better?

Personalized choice boards can use real photos from your child’s life. A picture of your actual snack, cup, toy, blanket, swing, toothbrush, or calm space may be easier for your child to recognize than generic clipart.

Simple way to use a choice board

  • Offer a small number of choices at first.
  • Use real photos when possible.
  • Say the choices out loud while pointing.
  • Give your child time to look, point, tap, or communicate.
  • Honor the choice when it is safe and possible.

FAQ

Are choice boards only for autism?

No. Choice boards are often used for autistic children, but they can also help children with ADHD, speech delays, anxiety, sensory needs, developmental delays, and children who benefit from visual supports.

Can I use my own photos?

Yes. This tool is designed for real photos. You can upload pictures from your phone of your child’s actual snacks, toys, routines, calming tools, clothing, or daily activities.

Should I use pictures or words?

Many children benefit from both. Pictures help the child see the option. Words help connect the visual to language and support early reading over time.

How many choices should I show?

Start small. Two to four choices may be enough for younger children or children who feel overwhelmed. You can add more choices as your child becomes more comfortable.

Do I need to print the choice board?

No. You can use it directly on your phone. Printing can help if you want a board posted on the fridge, bathroom wall, therapy space, or routine area.

Is a choice board the same as AAC?

No. A choice board can support communication, but it is not a full AAC system. Children who use AAC should still have access to their communication system. A choice board can be an extra visual support for quick, real life choices.

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