112 Communication Cards for Adults | Printable Hospital AAC
When someone finds speaking difficult, having a simple way to communicate everyday needs and important health information can make a real difference. These 112 printable communication cards for teens and adults offer practical messages to point to, show or use alongside a person's existing communication methods.
Why these cards can help
- Support communication when speech is unavailable, difficult or not preferred
- Make everyday requests and hospital-care needs easier to express
- Give people a visual option for sharing feelings, choices and requests for help
- Create a smaller, personalised selection to keep close at hand
What you'll receive
- 112 pre-made printable communication cards
- One blank template sheet for personalised messages
- Digital PDF download for printing and cutting out
What the cards cover
Everyday needs: food, drinks, bathroom, washing, rest, phone calls, writing materials and requests for help.
Hospital and care: medication, prescriptions, doctors and nurses, bed positioning, curtains, blankets, washing and changing, call buttons and other practical requests.
Feelings and choices: yes, no, uncertainty, agreement or disagreement, feeling anxious, happy, upset, confused, lonely, tired or in pain.
Health, safety and communication: feeling unwell or dizzy, sharing relevant health conditions, asking someone to speak slowly, requesting extra time, explaining difficulty with speech or communicating after a stroke, and indicating when someone feels unsafe.
Social messages: greetings, thanks, affection, asking someone to stay or leave and requesting quiet time.
Who might use them?
These visual communication cards may be useful for teenagers or adults who are non-speaking, autistic, experience selective mutism, are recovering from a stroke or illness, or need temporary support in hospital or care settings. Individuals can point to or show cards without pressure to speak.
How to use
- Download and print the PDF.
- Cut out the messages most relevant to the person.
- Laminate if desired and keep the selected cards within easy reach, or attach them to a keyring.
- Use the blank template for individual words or requests.
Please note: Digital product only; nothing is posted. These cards are supportive tools, not a substitute for individual medical or communication advice. For personal use or use with an individual you support; do not resell or redistribute the PDF.
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