180 Simple Printable Communication Cards

180 simple printable communication cards · Everyday needs, feelings, sensory, school, health & care support · Instant PDF download

180 Simple Printable Communication Cards

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.

The clean, simple design offers an alternative to the colourful KY Designx communication-card set while covering a broad range of everyday communication needs.

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

1. Download the PDF and print the pages you need.
2. Cut out the selected cards.
3. Laminate them if you would like extra durability.
4. 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.