Description

First Then Visual Routine Board

The First Then Board is a simple visual communication tool that helps individuals understand the order of activities.

For many autistic children and individuals with SEN, transitions between activities can feel overwhelming. By showing what needs to happen first and what will happen then, routines become clearer and easier to follow.

This approach is commonly used to introduce tasks followed by preferred activities.

For routines that require showing the current activity and the next step, explore our Now Next Board.

How a First Then Board Works

The board uses a two-step structure:

First → the task or activity that needs to happen
Then → the activity that follows

Example routines might include:

First → Homework
Then → TV

or

First → Brush Teeth
Then → Bedtime Story

This structure can help reduce anxiety and make expectations easier to understand.

Who This Board Is For

First Then boards are commonly used to support:

• autistic children
• individuals with SEN or SEND
• non-verbal communication
• ADHD routines
• behaviour support strategies
• therapy sessions

They are widely used in homes, schools and therapy environments.

Compatible With Visual Routine Tags

This board is designed to work with our Visual Routine Tags and Communication & Regulation Tags.

You can also create personalised routines using Custom Visual Communication Tags.

Adding visual tags allows you to create routines such as:

First → Get Dressed
Then → Outside

or

First → Dentist
Then → Snack

Product Features

• Durable 3D printed design
• Clear First / Then layout
• Compatible with visual communication tags
• Lightweight and portable
• Suitable for home, school and therapy use

Wall & Fridge Mount Ready

Each board includes removable mounting strips and magnetic tape, allowing it to be attached to walls, doors, wardrobes or metal surfaces such as fridges. Simply apply the supplied strips or magnets to the back of the board to suit your preferred mounting location. This flexible setup makes it easy to place routines where they are most visible and used every day.

Choosing the Right Visual Routine Board

Different visual boards support different types of routines.

First Then Board
A simple two-step board that helps show what needs to happen before a preferred activity.

Now Next Board
Shows what is happening now and what will happen next, helping reduce anxiety around transitions.

Now Next Then Board
A three-step routine board that helps plan activities and structure daily routines.

Explore our full range of Visual Communication Boards to build clear visual routines.