Description

Now Next Then Board for Visual Routines

This Now Next Then board helps create clear visual routines. It shows what is happening now, what comes next, and what will happen afterwards. Many autistic children and adults find transitions difficult. Visual cues help make routines predictable and easier to understand.

The board works with visual routine board tags to support structured routines throughout the day. It is commonly used at home, in SEN classrooms, and in therapy settings.

How a Now Next Then Board Helps

A Now Next Then board provides a simple three-step structure:

Now – the current activity
Next – the activity coming up next
Then – what will happen afterwards

This structure helps reduce uncertainty and gives clear expectations. Visual routines can support independence and help individuals move between activities more calmly.

Designed for Everyday Use

This board is designed to be durable and practical for daily routines.

Features:

• Three clearly labelled sections: Now, Next, Then
• Works with visual communication tags
• Simple layout for easy understanding
• Durable 3D printed construction
• Suitable for home, school, or therapy environments

Who This Board Is For

A Now Next Then board can support:

• autistic children
• non-verbal children and adults
• ADHD routines
• SEN classroom structure
• speech and language therapy
• daily home routines

Visual communication supports help make expectations clearer and routines easier to follow.

A Now Next Then board can also support emotional regulation. Alongside routine tags, many families use communication and regulation tags to help individuals express needs such as feeling too hot, needing a break, or requesting quiet time.

Works With Visual Communication Tags

This board is designed to be used with visual communication tags. Tags can be placed in each section to show the current activity and what will happen next.

Explore our Visual Routine Tags to build a complete visual routine system.

Learn more about how visual supports work in our Ultimate Guide to Visual Routine Tags.

This Listing is for the Now, Next, Then Board ONLY.

Wall & Fridge Mount Ready

Each board includes removable mounting strips and magnetic tape, allowing you to attach it 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.