Free Autism Worksheets & Printables | Cadabam’s Child Development Center
Whether you are a parent starting your morning routine or a caregiver looking for classroom support, the right worksheets for autism children can turn learning moments into confidence builders. At Cadabams CDC, we have created a free, no-email-required library packed with visual, step-by-step activities designed by our in-house therapy team.
Free Autism Worksheets Library: Quick Download Links
Jump straight to the tools you need. No sign-up, no paywall—just click, print, and use.
- Browse by age: 3–6 | 7–10 | 11–14 | 15–18
- Browse by goal: Social skills | Emotional regulation | Life skills | Academic support
- All files are PDF, high-contrast, and printer-friendly.
How to Use This Library in 3 Easy Steps
- Pick the skill your child is working on this week (e.g., turn-taking).
- Choose the level that matches today’s ability—not yesterday’s frustration.
- Print one copy to laminate for reuse and one copy for data tracking.
Filter by Age & Skill Level
Use the drop-down tags on each thumbnail. Red tags = beginner, Yellow = intermediate, Green = advanced. If you are unsure, start one level lower and move up after 3 successful tries.
Social Skills Worksheets & Activities
Structured practice at home translates to smoother playground moments.
Turn-Taking & Sharing Games (Ages 4–7)
- Traffic-Light Game Cards: Red = wait, Green = go.
- Mini-Board Game Templates: Snakes & Ladders with built-in “share a toy” squares.
- Tip: Model the game first, then fade your prompts.
Conversation Starters & Scripts (Ages 8–12)
- “Would You Rather” Visual Cards: 30 topics, color-coded for interest areas.
- Phone-Call Scripts: Two-column layout—left for listening cues, right for speaking lines.
- Progress Tracker: 5-point smiley-face scale for self-rating each chat.
Perspective-Taking Scenarios (Ages 13–18)
- Social Comics: Three-frame strips with blank thought bubbles.
- “What Might Happen Next?” Worksheets: Teens predict outcomes for real-life situations like group projects.
- Self-Reflection Sheet: Rate empathy 1–5 and write one improvement goal.
Visual Schedules & Routine Charts
Predictability lowers anxiety and builds independence.
Morning & Bedtime Routine Printables
- Picture + Text Combo Strips: Brush teeth, put on shoes, zip backpack.
- Velcro-Ready Boards: 8-step max—match, move, done.
- Flexi-Cards: Blank squares to swap in dentist visits or sleepovers.
Classroom Transition Cards
- “2-Minute Warning” Cards: Sand-timer graphic plus “clean up” icon.
- Subject Switch Tags: Math → Recess in simple symbols.
- Laminated on a lanyard for para-educators to flip quickly.
Weekend & Holiday Planners
- Color-by-Activity Calendars: Blue = chill, Orange = outing.
- Choice Icons: Library, park, or home—let your child arrange Sunday.
Emotional Regulation Worksheets
Help your child name it, tame it, and move on.
Feelings Thermometer & Emotion Wheels
- 0–10 Scale: Each number links to a coping icon (squeeze ball, deep breath).
- Customizable Wheel: Add your child’s unique triggers (loud hand-dryers, dogs).
Calm-Down Strategy Cards
- Portable Ring Set: 12 double-sided cards, hole-punch ready.
- Step Icons: Stop, Count to 5, Ask for Help.
- Dry-erase option to tick steps completed.
Self-Monitoring Checklists
- “How Is My Engine Running?” Traffic-light self-check after each subject.
- Evening Reflection Sheet: Match the day’s color to tomorrow’s goal.
Behavior & Communication Printables
Reinforce positive actions and expand expressive options.
Token Boards & Reward Charts
- 5-token Star Path: Fill a row—earn 10 min iPad.
- Mystery Motivator Envelopes: Hide a surprise picture under the last token.
PECS & AAC Core Word Boards
- 20-location Core Board: Eat, go, help, more, stop.
- Fringe Vocabulary Pages: Dinosaurs, vehicles, foods—swap weekly.
- High-contrast borders for low-vision users.
First-Then Boards & Choice Menus
- First-Then Strips: First homework, then trampoline.
- Choice Menu Wheel: Spin to pick snack, game, or sensory break.
- Magnetic backing for fridge or classroom whiteboard.
Life Skills & Daily Living Worksheets
Independent living starts with small, sequenced steps.
Hygiene Sequencing Strips
- Brushing Teeth: 6 picture cards—water on, paste on, brush, rinse.
- Shower Checklist: Flip-tags for “shampooed?” “Rinsed?”
Community Safety Scenarios
- Street-Crossing Map: Mini town layout, mark safe vs. unsafe crossings.
- “Stranger or Helper?” Sorting Cards: Police officer vs. unknown adult.
Kitchen & Cooking Task Lists
- PB&J Visual Recipe: Ingredients laid out left-to-right.
- Microwave Time Tracker: Set 30 sec—ding! Safety icon for “ask an adult.”
Educational Support Worksheets
Bridge therapy goals with school expectations.
Pre-Writing & Tracing Sheets
- Bold-Start Lines: Green dot = go, Red dot = stop.
- Path-Follow Mazes: Encourage wrist stability without pressure.
Math Task Boxes with Visuals
- Count-and-Match Cards: 1 apple = 1 dot.
- Touch-Math Adapted Pages: Big touch points for sensory learners.
Reading Comprehension Social Stories
- “My Substitute Teacher” Story: 10 pages, simple sentences, real photos.
- Question Icons: Who, What, Where symbols at the bottom of each page.