Communication Board Basic Needs for Non-Verbal Communication and Autism

AAC Speech Therapy Tool | Digital Download, Help support clear and confident communication with this Basic Communication Board, designed especially for non-verbal and limited-verbal children, teens, and adults. This board provides easy access to essential everyday words and emotions, making it a gentle and supportive tool for home, school, therapy sessions, and community settings.

Created by a parent of a child with autism, this communication board has been thoughtfully designed for real life use—simple, clear icons, highly recognizable visuals, and functional vocabulary to help express needs, feelings, preferences, and requests.

Whether your child uses speech, gestures, signs, or AAC devices, this board is a helpful bridge to consistent communication and emotional expression.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

You will receive:

• 1 PDF Communication Board (8.5 x 11 inches)

• High-resolution, ready-to-print format

• Designed to be printed on cardstock + laminated for durability

• Features 20 core communication buttons:

• I / I am

• want

• help

• more

• please

• like

• don’t like

• all done

• yes / no

• restroom

• I need a break

• eat / drink

• happy / uncomfortable

HOW TO USE

✔ Print at home or at a local print shop

✔ Laminate for repeated use

✔ Pair with pointing, touching, sign language, or verbal speech

✔ Ideal for:

• AAC introduction

• Speech therapy sessions

• Classrooms & homeschool

• Daily routines

• Caregiver communication support

This board is a simple, effective foundation for children developing communication or needing consistent non-verbal expression support.

WHO THIS HELPS

This board is helpful for:

• Children with Autism

• Non-Verbal and Limited Speech Communicators

• Apraxia of Speech

• Down Syndrome

• Developmental Delays

• Early Intervention / Preschoolers

• AAC Beginners

PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS

• Best printed on 8.5x11 cardstock

• Laminating recommended for long-term use

• Use with finger pointing, or pair with Velcro/tokens if desired

IMPORTANT (DIGITAL PRODUCT)

This is a digital download.

No physical item will be shipped.

You will receive your file instantly after purchase.

SHOP OWNER

Created by a mom to a child with autism, each resource is thoughtfully created to support families, caregivers, and therapists in helping children communicate and thrive.

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

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