Visual Timer for Children and Adults with Autism

Special Needs

Visual Timer for Children and Adults with Autism

Being able to “see” time disappear as the Time Timer disk moves can be incredibly empowering. Sensory overload, transition anxiety and difficulty communicating can make it challenging for some children and adults with ASD to learn, work, or complete everyday tasks. But they can, and they do—they just learn differently.

Timers for Autism

"I work with students with autism and other severe disabilities. The concept of time is very abstract. However, students understand how to watch the red countdown. It makes work time, transitions to new environments, and transitions away from highly preferred tasks much more successful."

– Amy, Speech Language Pathologist

Autistic child setting a Timer Timer for play time

Ways to Use Time Timer for Individuals with Autism

Easing stressful transitions by showing "how much longer"
Promoting natural strengths/skills/abilities, such as visual thinking
Helping visitors and new caregivers stick to the family routine
Increasing confidence and independence
Pair with a visual schedule to help set expectations of what is next
Providing visual stimuli accommodations in various workplace environments

Intuitive Assistive Technology

Time Timer believes in creating products that truly help people of all ages and abilities to conquer time – in the classroom, in the home, and in the office. While time can be a challenge for everyone, we aim to provide intuitive and innovative solutions that make a real difference.

Recommended Tools

Time Timer® Dry Erase Board

from $ 20.95

The Time Timer MOD + Dry Erase Board empowers individuals to engage in self-regulation and time-management strategies such as tracking schedules, tasks, and routines with the Time Timer. With a single glance, users can track their tasks as well as how much time they have left to complete. This product is great for easing transitions and setting expectations for what comes next. The Time Timer Dry Erase Board is now magnetic!

The Time Timer PLUS 120-minute visual timer with pause feature.

Time Timer PLUS Visual Timers have a new pause feature

Time Timer® PLUS 120 Minute

$ 40.95

Sometimes one hour is just not enough time. The Time Timer PLUS 120 Minute is ideal for independent learning stations at home, time blocking for large projects, and long-duration activities. Depending on the age of the user and activity needs, you can explore the entire Time Timer PLUS Family, available in 5-Minute, 20-Minute, 60-Minute, and 120-Minute versions, to find the perfect duration.

A Jan Rogers Favorite

Time Timer® Original 8”

$ 36.95

The Time Timer Original 8” is an ideal 60-minute countdown timer for individuals or small groups. With its magnetic back and foldable feet, the timer can be displayed in a multitude of ways. It's perfect for a workspace at home or in the classroom. Included with the Time Timer 8" is a 3x3 inch Dry Erase Activity card that can be slotted into the top of the timer for visual schedules and time-to-task management. This product can help ease transitions between activities and set expectations for what is coming next.

Timers for Autism

How the Time Timer WORKS

Easy to Set
To set a Time Timer, move the colored disk to the desired amount of time.
No Loud Ticking
The time automatically begins to count down with no loud ticking.
Time Visually Disappears
As time elapses, the colored disk disappears. The Time Timer operates in a clockwise direction.
Every Moment Count
Time is up when the disk is gone!