Free tools and information for autism families, educators, and therapists, all in one place.
Explore Resources Newly diagnosed? Start here →Answer 3 quick questions and we will point you to the tools and guides that fit. Free to use.
Build custom printable social stories or visual schedules with photos and captions to help children navigate everyday situations.
Create a Story or Schedule →Build a beautiful, printable one-pager about your child to hand to teachers, therapists, and caregivers. Free and takes minutes.
Create a One-Pager →Pick the steps, put them in order, and print a simple picture schedule for mornings, school days, or bedtime. Free and takes minutes.
Build a Schedule →Pick what comes first and what comes next, and print a simple two-box board that helps kids through hard tasks. Free and takes minutes.
Build a Board →Our Core Words and Wh-Question books, plus a curated list of recommended reads for autism families.
View Books →Find government agencies, family support networks, advocacy groups, and respite services, organized by state.
Browse Directory →Key terms, parent rights, questions to ask, and important timelines. Free and printable.
View & Print →Printable communication activities for autistic children. Go Find & Ask, What I Notice, and more. Free for home and classroom use.
Download Free →Autism Parenting Center is a free resource hub created by autism parents for parents, special education teachers, and speech-language pathologists who support autistic children.
Our free Social Story Creator is one of the most practical tools we offer. Social stories are short, illustrated narratives that help autistic children prepare for everyday situations, from doctor visits to first days at a new school. You build one by uploading photos and writing captions, then print ready-to-cut cards your child can hold and reference on their own. Parents, SLPs, and special education teachers use it to reduce anxiety and build real-world independence in children with autism spectrum disorder.
We also offer a printable IEP Cheat Sheet that covers key terms, parent rights, and questions to bring to any IEP meeting, free autism communication worksheets designed for home, therapy, and classroom use, and a support organization directory covering government resources, family networks, and advocacy groups across the United States. Our blog publishes practical guides on social stories, special education, and communication strategies for families navigating an autism diagnosis.