AAC communication cards for autism and SEN, EYFS-KS1 and beyond (Reception-Year 2, Pre-K-Grade 1): 72 illustrated picture cards for nonverbal and minimally verbal children, with a display board.

Children can point to or hand over a card to ask, choose, say no or share how they feel. Boy and girl characters are included for the personal messages.

What is included (2 versions, 11 pages each: colour and black and white)

• Quick guide: preparing and laminating the cards, making an accessible board, choosing characters, modelling without pressure
• My everyday words: more, all done, help, yes, no, stop, break, I like, different
• I express myself (boy and girl versions): I want, me, you, happy, sad, angry, I am scared, tired, calm
• At mealtime and More choices: food, drinks and places
• My play choices: ball, bubbles, blocks, book, car, draw, teddy bear, puzzle, play dough
• Taking care of myself: toilet, wash hands, clothes, brush teeth, coat, backpack
• My needs and comfort: sleep, I hurt, a hug, too loud, ear defenders, I do not understand…
• My communication cards: blank display board to print as needed

Cards measure 2.25 x 2.25 inches (about 5.7 cm). The guide links to ASHA information on AAC.

Ways to use

• Visual communication board in class or at home
• Choice making at snack, play and transitions
• Supporting speech and language targets with a SALT
• Calm corner and feelings check-ins

PDF, US Letter (choose “Fit to page” to print on A4). English.