Autism Problem-Solving Task Cards (Real Photos)

Autism problem-solving task cards using real photos to help students identify needs, make choices, and build functional communication skills.

Autism problem-solving task cards designed to help students identify everyday problems, recognize what they need, and communicate their needs using clear visual supports and real-life photos.

This printable resource includes 40 task cards organized into two structured sections, making it ideal for differentiation in autism classrooms, speech therapy, and life skills instruction.

Section 1 – Expressing Needs

Students are presented with a real-life situation using the sentence starter:
“When I notice…, I can say…”

Each card includes:
One main real-life photo
A prompt to say “I need…”
A space to cut and paste the correct answer image

Section 2 – Problem Solving & Choice Making

Students read or listen to a scenario such as:
“You are working and your paper is torn. What do you need?”

Each card includes:

• A real-life scenario with photo
• A clear problem-solving question
• Three photo choices (one correct) for students to circle, point to, or mark

Skills Targeted

• Functional communication
• Problem solving
• Expressing wants and needs
• Decision making
• Visual discrimination
• Independent functioning

File Information

• Printable PDF
• US Letter size (8.5 x 11)

Ideal For

• Autism & special education classrooms
• Speech and language therapy
• Life skills programs
• ABA and early intervention
• Independent work stations
• Home learning and parent support