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Communication Cards

Visual communication cards pairing pictures with short phrases, such as I need the toilet, I am thirsty and I don't understand, for students who are non-verbal or have language difficulties.
Grades
Not Grade Specific
Pages
4
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
Special Resources, Social Skills
Topic
communication aids, non-verbal students
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards
Preparation
Print ready

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Title: Communication Cards

Communication can be challenging, especially for non-verbal children or those with language-based difficulties. That's why our Communication Cards offer a quick and simple solution to help these students express their needs effectively. Developed as visual aids, these cards aim to diminish behavioral challenges that may surface due to communication barriers.

  • Including a practical set of 12 flashcards, each card holds both an illustrative image and accompanying text.

  • These easy-to-understand tools cover important phrases like - 'Thank you', 'I need the toilet', 'I feel unwell', and 'I don't understand', along with basic affirmations like 'Yes' or 'No'.

  • This collection also covers expression of different emotions including happiness, sadness, anger.

  • Moreover, dealing with physiological requirements is simplified through images expressing hunger or thirst messages directly.

The simplicity of these cards encourages students who may otherwise struggle to verbally communicate their needs in traditional ways.

The Communication Cards are not grade-restrictive; thus they can serve special education resources across different age groups. With subjects encompassing social skills and sub-topics like special resources, this PDF file type offers educators flexibility when imparting communication capabilities among learners.

Pack includes 12 communication cards with words and pictures:

* Thank you

* I need the toilet

* I feel unwell

* I don’t understand

* Yes

* No

* I do not know

* I am hungry

* I am thirsty

* I feel happy

* I feel sad

* I feel angry

Also included is a second set of the same cards in lanyard size

We include:

  1. A standard size set for regular use within classroom environments or small groups deployments - since some activities might drive better results when conducted at an intimate level

  2. A lanyard size ideal for hanging around necks or attaching to bags enabling individual accessibility as required.

Whether you are working in a public school environment or homeschooling your student(s), this resource can provide significant assistance enhancing basic communication amongst children struggling with verbal expression. Regardless if you implement them whole group within your classroom setting or prefer smaller peer-group setups intended homework assignments included – these Communication Cards act as valuable teaching aid empowering students establishing effective interpersonal liaisons while preventing possible frustrations emanating from communication limitations.

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