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TOOLKIT

Every way of communicating deserves to be seen.

Visual communication boards and request cards you can view, download, and print for free.

COMMUNICATION TOOLKIT

Communication Toolkit

Visual communication boards and request cards

Everyone communicates differently. Some people use spoken language; others use pictures, gestures, written words, assistive communication devices, or a combination of ways to express themselves.

This toolkit offers a set of simple visual supports to help users express their needs, make choices, share feelings, and communicate with the people around them.

What is in the toolkit? Click to view or download

Core Communication Board基础沟通板

Everyday words and expressions that help users communicate needs, preferences, and personal boundaries.

View · DownloadEveryday Needs & Choices日常需求与选择卡

Visual cards about food, drinks, activities, and daily routines.

View · DownloadFeelings & Sensory Needs情绪与感官需求卡

Helps users express feelings, discomfort, and the need for a break.

View · DownloadFirst–Then Board先做—再做提示板

A flexible visual aid that helps users understand what is happening and plan what comes next.

View · DownloadPrintable Request Cards可打印的需求表达卡

Small stand-alone cards for use at home, at school, or in the community.

View · DownloadMy Own Words“我”自己的词

Users or parents can add their own photos and words.

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How to use this toolkit

  1. Choose what fits. Pick the pages that best match the user’s actual needs.
  2. Print and personalise. Print, cut, or adapt the materials to fit the user’s communication habits and preferences.
  3. Keep the tools within reach. Make them available in everyday life, not only when difficulties arise.
  4. Allow plenty of time to respond. Respect every way of communicating, and respect the user’s right to say “no”.
  5. Adapt to the individual. Add familiar photos, favourite words, or other visual symbols to make the tools truly personal.

Resource note: this toolkit is an educational resource and does not replace professional communication support tailored to an individual. When developing personalised communication tools, consider consulting a qualified speech-language pathologist or an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) professional.