Printable Communication Cards for Selective Mutism

204 communication cards · PDF · Children and adults · Instant download

How they help

These printable communication cards offer a clear, visual way to express needs, feelings and choices when speaking feels difficult or is not possible. They were originally created from real-life experience supporting selective mutism and can also be helpful for autistic people, people who communicate nonverbally, and anyone who benefits from visual communication support.

Use the cards at home, at school, in therapy or healthcare settings to reduce pressure, support independence and make everyday communication easier.

What is included

A digital PDF containing 204 illustrated communication cards covering:

• Everyday needs and choices
• Feelings, comfort and sensory needs
• School and classroom requests
• Health, pain and medical needs
• Safety and emergency communication
• Activities, people and places
• Helpful phrases for selective mutism and communication difficulties

The product images show examples from the full set.

File and printing details

• One downloadable PDF
• 204 printable cards
• Instant digital download — no physical item will be posted
• Suitable for children and adults; select the cards appropriate to the individual

Print the pages you need on good-quality paper or card. For longer-lasting cards, laminate them before cutting. Colours may vary slightly between screens and printers.

How to make a communication lanyard

1. Download the PDF after purchase.
2. Print the pages and choose the cards you need.
3. Cut out and laminate the cards.
4. Hole-punch the corner of each card.
5. Attach them to a keyring or lanyard.

You can also use individual cards, create a small choice board or keep selected cards in an accessible place.

Usage licence

Use it whenever and wherever it is needed within one household or one organisation/site.

A single purchase may be printed and used multiple times by one household or at one school, hospital, clinic, therapy practice or care setting. Staff at that organisation may use it with the children, patients or people they directly support.

A parent or carer may also give the file or printed pages to their child’s named teacher, therapist, healthcare professional or support team for use with that child.

Please keep the digital file within that household or organisation. It may not be uploaded to public or shared-resource websites, passed to unrelated households or organisations, resold, redistributed or used to create products for sale. Separate purchases are required for additional schools, branches, sites or unrelated organisations.

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