Play Board for Non-Verbal Communication and Autism

Playtime Communication Board for Non-Verbal Communication | Autism Visual Play Choice Board | AAC Play Routine Support | Digital Download

Make playtime enjoyable, structured, and frustration-free with this Playtime Communication Board, designed for non-verbal and limited-verbal individuals. This board helps children express what they want to play with, request help, make choices, and communicate when they need a break—all using clear visual symbols.

Created by a mom to a child with autism, this board was thoughtfully designed to support play-based learning, reduce communication challenges, and encourage independence, confidence, and joyful interaction. It’s ideal for use at home, school, therapy, and social play environments.

This board helps children:

• Choose preferred play activities

• Transition between toys and activities

• Request help or more time

• Communicate when they are all done

• Participate in shared play with others

WHAT’S INCLUDED (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

You will receive:

• 1 PDF Playtime Communication Board (8.5 x 11 inches)

• High-quality, ready-to-print file

• Recommended for laminating for daily use

Vocabulary Included:

• I want

• help

• more

• all done

• choose

• playtime / play

• Play-Doh

• story

• finger paint

• sensory play

• ball

• bubbles

• doll

• puzzle

• Lego

• stuffed animals

• toy cars

• blocks

• crayons

• yes / no

• take a break

• clean-up time

• stickers

This promotes communication, emotional regulation, and turn-taking during play.

HOW TO USE

✔ Print & laminate for durability

✔ Keep in a playroom, classroom, therapy room, or binder

✔ Pair with pointing, tapping, or verbal speech

✔ Use during:

• Free play

• Classroom centers

• OT & speech sessions

• Playdates

• Sensory playtime

This board helps children feel understood, make choices, and build meaningful play skills.

WHO BENEFITS

This tool supports:

• Autism

• Down Syndrome

• Apraxia of Speech

• Sensory Processing Disorder

• Developmental Delays

• AAC beginners

• Early Intervention

IMPORTANT

This is a digital download.

No physical item will be shipped.

Your file will be available for immediate download after purchase.

ABOUT THE SHOP

Created by a mom to a child with autism, every resource is designed with real-life practicality—to support communication, independence, and confidence in everyday routines.

This playtime communication board is ideal for parents, special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ABA practitioners supporting non-verbal communication and structured play routines. Perfect for autism play centers, sensory play environments, AAC introduction, early intervention classrooms, preschool learning centers, therapy room visuals, and home communication systems that support expressive language, reduce frustration, and increase engagement during playtime.

ALL products are for personal use ONLY and NOT for re-sale

PCS® by Tobii Dynavox® All rights reserved. Used with permission.

PCS® and Boardmaker by Tobii Dynavox® All rights reserved. Used with permission.