My Visit Today Visual Schedule
My Visit Today Visual Schedule
A Calm, Step‑by‑Step Guide for Feeling Safe and Informed
This tool helps children understand what happens during their visit, one clear step at a time. It offers gentle structure and predictability, supporting confidence and reducing uncertainty — especially when new places or routines feel overwhelming.
Each step honours the child’s pace and helps them feel grounded throughout the experience.
Click each step as you go through your visit.
Sat in
Chair
Greeted
by Staff
Explained What’s Happening
Had a
Break
Finished
Treatment
It’s okay to move through your visit in your own way.
This tool works well alongside...
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Transition Timer – supports pacing during unfamiliar visits
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Sensory Comfort Menu – helps children manage sensory demands
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What I Need – supports expressing needs during the visit
FAQ: My Visit Today
For grown‑ups: How do I support my child during their visit?
This FAQ offers simple guidance to help you use the tool with your child. It’s designed to make the visit feel calmer, clearer, and more predictable — for both of you.
What is this tool for?
My Visit Today helps children understand what happens during their visit by breaking it into simple, predictable steps. It offers clarity and structure, especially when new places or routines feel overwhelming.
How do we use it?
Move through the steps together at the child’s pace. They can tap each step as it happens, or explore the steps before the visit begins. There’s no right or wrong way to use it.
Does my child need to complete the steps in order?
No. Children can tap the steps in any order. The tool is designed to support autonomy and reduce pressure, not to test accuracy or sequence.
What if my child only taps one step?
That’s completely okay. Tapping even one step can help them feel more grounded and involved in the process.
What if the visit doesn’t include all these steps?
Every visit is different. You can skip steps that don’t apply, or use the tool simply as a guide to help explain what might happen.
Can this tool help with anxiety?
Yes — many children feel more settled when they know what to expect. Seeing the whole visit laid out visually can reduce uncertainty and support emotional regulation.
Is this tool only for medical or therapy visits?
Not at all. It can be used for any structured experience — school appointments, haircuts, assessments, or any situation with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Do I need to talk through every step?
Only if it helps. Some children prefer quiet checking‑in, others like to talk about each part. Follow the child’s lead.
Can I adapt the language for my child?
Yes. You’re welcome to rephrase steps in ways that feel familiar, comforting, or more accessible for your child.
