Pictograms for ADHD
Show the morning steps with cards to print and try together.
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Six cards for your morning
Get up
Get dressed
Eat breakfast
Brush teeth
Wash hands
Pack a bag
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How to use the cards
- Print on A4 at 100% size. Cut out the cards if useful.
- Choose the cards that fit your morning and arrange them in order.
- Look through the pictures together. Adapt them if they do not make sense to your child.
Start with six free morning cards. In Pictofy, you can also create other activities, edit labels and combine cards on a printable sheet.
One routine at a time
Pictures can make a sequence visible. Start with a small part of the day and look through the cards together with your child.
Make the material yours
Choose relevant cards and arrange them in your order. If an activity is missing, create it in Pictofy and edit the card label.
Try it in everyday life
See whether the cards are useful in the situation. Adapt them to your child's understanding and preferences. They are a practical tool, not a guarantee of fewer conflicts.
More about visual routines: Royal Devon NHS (PDF, English)
How to build a visual schedule
- Pick the situation. Start with one routine that causes friction — the morning, the cloakroom, or the play-to-mealtime transition. One schedule at a time.
- Create the pictograms. Describe each step in plain words (e.g. "brush teeth") and generate the motif in the style that fits the child — and stick with it.
- Print and place. Print at the right physical size (3–8 cm), laminate, and mount the schedule at eye level where the routine happens.
- Use it the same way every time. Point to the step, do it, mark it done. Consistency beats perfect images — and use the same motifs everywhere.
You can also build the schedule digitally in Pictofy's schedule tool and share it — or start from ready-made motifs in the free library.
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Frequently asked questions
What are pictograms for adhd?
Start with six free morning cards. In Pictofy, you can also create other activities, edit labels and combine cards on a printable sheet.
How do I make a pictogram with Pictofy?
Describe the image and choose a style. Review the result before using it. You can also choose a pack with several activities.
Are the pictograms free?
You can try the generator without an account and download free printable materials. Personal images and packs may cost credits — the price is shown before you start.
Can the pictograms be printed for school and home use?
Yes. Pictofy generates print-ready PDFs with precise physical sizing (from 3×3 to 8×8 cm) that you can laminate and use in visual schedules.
How do we start?
Choose one routine and pictures your child recognises. Go through the steps together and try the cards where the routine happens.
What if my child does not use the schedule?
Check together whether the pictures and order make sense. Try fewer steps or a different location. A schedule will not necessarily suit every situation.