Visual routine

Breakfast time

The "Breakfast time" routine shows, in 5 steps with pictograms, how to follow this everyday task. It helps a child with autism anticipate each step and build independence, at home or at school.

Made with therapists and families.

Steps in this routine

5 steps
  1. 1Wash your handsWash your hands
  2. 2Prepare your cerealPrepare your cereal
  3. 3Pour the milkPour the milk
  4. 4Eat your foodEat your food
  5. 5Drink your juiceDrink your juice

Use this routine in Caju

Sign in to use this routine with the child. Free during early access.

  • Hear each step out loud
  • Customise the steps
  • Assign it to the child and mark it done
  • Print as a PDF
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Print this routine (PDF)

You can print this routine as a PDF to put on the wall or take with you, so the child can follow the steps on paper. PDF export is available in Caju.

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How to use it day to day

  1. 1

    Show the routine before you start, so the child knows what comes next.

  2. 2

    Follow one step at a time, at the child's pace, and celebrate each step completed.

  3. 3

    Repeat the routine the same way every time: predictability builds confidence.

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FAQ

What steps does the Breakfast time routine have?

Wash your hands, Prepare your cereal, Pour the milk, Eat your food, Drink your juice.

What is a visual routine?

It is an everyday task broken into steps with pictures, so a child can follow the sequence by pointing or following along, rather than relying on spoken instructions alone.

Who is this routine for?

For families and professionals supporting children with autism. The adult sets it up and the child follows it, on their own or with light support.

Do I need to pay to use it?

No. Caju is in free early access. Create an account to use the routine, hear the steps and customise it.

Breakfast time: step-by-step visual routine | Caju