Pain and Body Parts Board for Non-Verbal Communication

Pain Communication Board for Non-Verbal Communication | Medical Communication Support | AAC Pain Scale Chart | Autism Hospital & Home Use | BoardMaker Icons | Digital Download

This Pain Communication Board is designed to help non-verbal and limited-verbal individuals clearly express where they feel pain and how strongly it hurts. Pain can be difficult to communicate—and when a child or adult cannot describe what hurts, it can lead to frustration, meltdowns, or unmet medical needs. This tool provides a simple and effective way to share pain location and pain intensity.

Created by a mom to a child with autism, this board features clear, recognizable visuals and an easy-to-read pain scale. It can be used at home, school, doctor visits, therapy appointments, hospital stays, or any setting where health concerns may arise.

This board supports caregivers, teachers, nurses, and therapists in providing the right support, comfort, and care—quickly and confidently.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

You will receive:

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

• High-resolution, ready to print

• Ideal for laminating for consistent daily or medical use

Vocabulary Included:

• My hurts

• head

• ear

• throat

• neck

• shoulder

• arm

• hand

• chest

• stomach

• back

• leg

• ankle

• foot

Pain Scale (1–6) for communicating level of discomfort:

• 1: No hurt

• 2: Little hurt

• 3: Medium hurt

• 4: Hurting more

• 5: Very hurt

• 6: Severe pain

This allows caregivers to respond appropriately and quickly.

HOW TO USE

✔ Print and laminate for durability

✔ Keep in:

• Bedrooms

• Classrooms

• Medical binders

• Nurse’s offices

• Hospitals & clinics

✔ Encourage pointing, tapping, or gazing to select pain areas

✔ Pair with verbal, gesture, or AAC communication

This board supports self-advocacy, safety, and health awareness.

WHO BENEFITS

Helpful for:

• Autism

• Apraxia of Speech

• Sensory Processing Disorder

• Developmental Delays

• Down Syndrome

• Hospitalized or post-surgery patients

• AAC users

IMPORTANT

This is a digital download.

No physical item will be shipped.

File is available immediately after purchase.

ABOUT THE SHOP

Created by a mom to a child with autism. Every resource is made from real-life need, with the goal of making communication easier, calmer, and more accessible for all.

This pain communication board is ideal for parents, caregivers, nurses, special education teachers, and speech or occupational therapists who support non-verbal communication and medical emotional expression. Perfect for autism medical visits, hospital communication resources, AAC evaluation kits, school nurse offices, therapy centers, sensory needs support, home health communication, emergency room visits, and daily care environments where clear pain communication helps reduce frustration and improves safety and well-being.

Digital Downloads are NON-Refundable.

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

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