First Then Board

First Then Board is a visual schedule tool that helps children, and anyone who benefits from structure, understand what comes now — and what comes next — using their own photos or visual supports.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, or caregiver, First Then Board provides a clear, calming way to communicate daily activities, transitions, and expectations without relying on words. Log each completed routine with a tap — or hold to note when more time was needed — and export a full progress report to share with your care team or include in an IEP update.

This began as a personal project to help my daughter with autism navigate daily routines, and it's grown into a tool designed to support other families facing the same challenges.

  • Simple First → Then board with customizable photo panels
  • Add up to 5 middle steps for multi-step routines
  • Use photos from your camera, photo library, or visual supports
  • Add text labels under each image
  • Pinch to zoom and reposition photos
  • Drag to swap panels instantly
  • Switch between vertical and side-by-side layouts
  • Reset boards quickly
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Step-by-step tutorial (replay anytime)
  • Free version includes ads

~~~PREMIUM FEATURES~~~
  • Ad-free experience
  • Unsplash integration — search millions of real-world photos directly in the app
  • Built-in timer with automatic celebration
  • Screen lock mode
  • Dark and light mode
  • Check off tasks as you go with a visual overlay
  • Quick Boards — save and reuse routines instantly
  • Scheduled boards — auto-load routines by day and time
  • Child profiles — manage multiple children with separate data
  • Per-child PIN protection for privacy
  • Log "Needs More Time" alongside completions — no judgment, just data
  • Tap any past routine to reload it instantly
  • Export history to CSV for IEP reports and care team updates
  • 90-day completion history — track daily routines at a glance
  • Saved photo library & favorites across sessions

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