10 July 2026 · 3 min read
Digital vs paper autism passport
When a paper autism passport helps, when digital is easier, and how families can use both.
Paper autism passports are familiar. Many families keep a laminated card or booklet in a school bag. That can work well for a known teacher or a planned appointment.
The limits show up when life is messy. Paper gets left at home, goes out of date, or gets shared more widely than intended. A digital autism passport stays in one place, can be updated quickly, and can be shared with a secure link or QR code.
Digital also helps when several people need access: school, a clinic, a carer, and family. You can give each person the right level of detail, and revoke access when it is no longer needed.
You do not have to choose only one. Many families keep a printed emergency card and use a digital passport as the living source of truth.
Autismy is built for that mix: create online, share securely, and print a PDF when you need a hard copy.
Ready to create yours?
Head back to Autismy to create a digital autism passport, or read what one includes.