180 Printable Communication Cards
180 printable communication cards · Everyday needs, feelings, sensory, school, health & care · Instant PDF download
A practical visual communication set for times when speaking is difficult, unavailable or not the person's preferred way to communicate.
These 180 printable cards give children, teens and adults useful words and phrases they can point to, show or use alongside other forms of communication. The set covers everyday needs, emotions, sensory needs, school, health, activities, healthcare and urgent requests.
- ✓ 180 ready-to-print communication cards
- ✓ Everyday, emotional, sensory, school & health communication
- ✓ Suitable for children, teens and adults
- ✓ Can be used individually or as a portable lanyard/keyring set
- ✓ Instant digital PDF
What the cards cover
Everyday needs & choices
Includes yes, no, help, bathroom, hungry, thirsty, tired, needing a break, needing extra time and wanting to go home.
Feelings & emotions
Includes ways to communicate feeling happy, sad, upset, excited, worried, frustrated, lonely, overwhelmed, anxious, angry and more.
Sensory needs & personal space
Examples include it's too loud, it's too bright, I need it to be quiet, I need my headphones, I need my fidget toy, I need space, I need to be alone and don't touch me.
School & learning
Includes practical requests for stationery, homework support, extra time and help with focus.
Health & wellbeing
Includes pain, headache, tummy ache, dizziness, fever, feeling unwell, medication and requests to see a doctor or nurse.
Activities & daily life
Includes listening to music, watching TV, drawing, painting, reading, walking, sleeping, bathing, showering and other everyday choices.
Hospital & urgent needs
Includes hospital and healthcare requests, calling emergency services and practical bedside phrases such as feeling uncomfortable or wanting to sit up.
Who may find them useful
These cards are flexible communication supports rather than a resource for one diagnosis. They may be useful for people who are non-speaking, communicate differently, experience selective mutism or anxiety around speaking, are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, are recovering from illness, surgery 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.
Create a portable communication set
- Download and print the pages you need.
- Cut out the selected cards.
- Laminate them if you want extra durability.
- Hole-punch selected cards and attach them to a keyring or lanyard, or use them individually.
You do not need to use all 180 cards at once. Choose the cards that are most relevant to the person and situation.
Digital product details
- 180 printable communication cards
- Digital PDF download
- No physical item will be posted
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.
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