Printable Nonverbal communication cards

177 communication cards · 18-page PDF · Children and adults · Instant download

How they help

These printable picture cards provide a simple way to communicate needs, feelings and choices without relying on speech. They can support children and adults who communicate nonverbally, speak less in certain situations or need visual support while recovering from illness or an operation.

Use them at home, at school, in care or healthcare settings to reduce communication pressure and make everyday choices easier to understand.

What is included

An 18-page PDF containing 177 premade communication cards, with topics including:

• Feelings and sensory needs
• Self-care and everyday requests
• Food and drinks
• School items and activities
• Clothing, transport and places
• Health and hospital needs
• A blank template for creating personalised communication boards

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File and printing details

• 18-page digital PDF
• 177 printable picture cards
• Instant download — no physical item will be posted
• Suitable for children and adults; choose cards appropriate to the individual

Print on good-quality paper or card and laminate for longer use. Colours may vary slightly between screens and printers.

Ways to use the cards

• Print complete pages and use them as communication boards.
• Cut out selected cards and attach them to a keyring or lanyard.
• Add chosen cards to the blank template to build a personalised board.
• Keep individual cards in an accessible place for quick choices and requests.
• Display the PDF on a tablet when appropriate.

How to make a communication lanyard

1. Download and print the pages you need.
2. Cut out and laminate the selected cards.
3. Hole-punch the corner of each card.
4. Attach the cards to a keyring or lanyard.

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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