180 Simple Printable Communication Cards | Visual AAC Support
When finding or saying the right words is difficult, having clear choices close at hand can make everyday communication easier. These 180 simple printable communication cards support people in expressing needs, feelings, choices and preferences by pointing or showing a card.
This set of 180 simple printable communication cards provides practical words and phrases that children, teenagers and adults can point to, show or use alongside other forms of communication.
Designed with a simple, easy-to-follow layout, these printable cards cover a broad range of everyday communication situations without unnecessary visual clutter.
What the cards cover
- Everyday needs and choices
- Feelings and emotions
- Sensory needs and personal space
- School and learning
- Health and wellbeing
- Activities and everyday life
- Hospital and urgent needs
Who may find them useful
These are flexible communication supports rather than a resource for one diagnosis. They may be useful for people who are non-speaking, communicate differently, experience anxiety around speaking, are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, are recovering from illness or stroke, or temporarily find speech difficult.
Communication can include pointing, showing a card, writing, typing, gestures, AAC and speech. There is no requirement to progress towards spoken communication.
What's included
- 180 simple printable communication cards
- Digital PDF download
Create a portable communication set
- Download the PDF and print the pages you need.
- Cut out the selected cards.
- Laminate them if you would like extra durability.
- Hole-punch selected cards and attach them to a keyring or lanyard, or use the cards individually.
You do not need to use all 180 cards at once. Selecting the cards that are most relevant to the person and situation can make communication quicker and easier.
Please note
These cards are educational and supportive communication resources. They are not intended as medical advice and do not replace individual medical, speech and language, occupational therapy or other professional advice.
This is a digital download. No physical item will be posted. Colours and print quality may vary depending on your screen, printer, paper and settings.
You might also like
Browse our Communication Cards collection for more options.
Download Instantly – No waiting for delivery! As soon as you complete your order, you’ll receive a link to download your files.