Free Interactive Autism Tools
Simplify the complex parts of caregiving with our custom-built digital toolkits. No login required.
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IEP Goal Builder
AvailableCreate professional, SMART goals tailored to student needs. Select area, identify skills, and generate printable IEP goals in minutes.
Open toolIEP Goal Bank
AvailableBrowse 100+ SMART-formatted IEP goals filterable by domain, age band, and functional level. Click Customize in Builder to tailor any goal to your child.
Open toolAccommodations Bank
AvailableBrowse 150+ autism accommodations filterable by setting, need type, age band, and plan type. Copy sample IEP and 504 wording to your draft plan in one click.
Open toolVisual Schedule Creator
AvailableBuild custom daily routines with drag-and-drop activities. Export as printable PDFs your child can follow independently.
Open toolIEP Advocacy Letter Builder
AvailableGenerate professional advocacy letters for IEP evaluations, disputes, and service requests. Powered by smart letter generation.
Open toolIEP Meeting Prep Builder
AvailableGet a personalized game plan for your next IEP meeting with tailored agenda items, questions, and talking points.
Open toolSensory Profile Quiz
AvailableIdentify your child's sensory seeking and avoiding patterns across all 8 senses. Get personalized sensory diet recommendations and track changes over time.
Open toolMeltdown & Behavior Tracker
AvailableLog meltdowns in 30 seconds with preset triggers and strategies. Track patterns over time with visual dashboards showing what triggers episodes and what helps.
Open toolRoutine Builder
AvailableBuild custom daily routines with countdown timers, transition warnings, and a live run mode. Templates for morning, bedtime, after-school, and weekend routines.
Open toolDevelopmental Milestone Tracker
AvailableTrack your child's developmental milestones across 6 key domains. Check off achievements, add notes, and generate printable reports for pediatrician visits.
Open toolAutism Potty Training Readiness Quiz
AvailableFind out if your autistic child is ready to potty train, and what to try first. 12-15 questions, personalized route, free.
Open toolAutism Screening Action Plan
AvailableJust got an M-CHAT result, or your pediatrician said wait? Generate a personalized 30-day plan with your state's Early Intervention referral path. No diagnosis required.
Open toolFrequently Asked Questions
- What tools does Spectrum Unlocked offer?
- Spectrum Unlocked provides free, web-based tools designed for autism families and educators. The current lineup covers IEP support (goal building, advocacy letters, meeting prep), sensory profiling, daily routines and visual schedules, behavior and meltdown tracking, developmental milestones, potty training readiness, and autism screening action planning. All tools are free, require no login, and produce printable results.
- Are the autism tools completely free to use?
- Yes, every tool on Spectrum Unlocked is 100% free with no hidden costs or premium tiers. We believe all families deserve access to high-quality support resources regardless of their financial situation.
- Do I need to create an account or log in to use the tools?
- No account or login is required. You can start using any tool immediately by visiting its page. We designed our tools to be as accessible and frictionless as possible for busy parents and educators.
- Can I print or download the results from these tools?
- Yes, our tools are designed to produce printable, PDF-ready output. Whether you generate IEP goals or build a visual schedule, you can download or print the results to use at home, school, or IEP meetings.
- Who are these tools designed for?
- Our tools are built for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and anyone supporting autistic individuals. They are informed by evidence-based practices and designed to simplify complex caregiving tasks into manageable steps.