Clothing Board for Non-Verbal Communication and Special Education Skills
AAC Daily Living Support | Autism Dressing Routine Visual Aid Digital Download
Make getting dressed easier, calmer, and more independent with this Clothing Communication Board, created for non-verbal and limited-verbal children, teens, and adults. Dressing can be overwhelming due to sensory sensitivities, communication barriers, or sequencing challenges — this board helps provide clear choices, visual support, and a consistent routine.
Designed by a parent of a child with autism, this communication board uses simple, recognizable images and everyday clothing vocabulary to help individuals express needs, identify clothing, respond to weather, and participate in dressing routines.
This resource is perfect for use at home, in special education classrooms, therapy sessions, or life skills programs. It promotes independence, confidence, and cooperation during daily routines.
WHAT’S INCLUDED (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)
You will receive:
• 1 PDF Clothing Communication Board (8.5 x 11 inches)
• High-resolution + ready to print
• Perfect for laminating for repeated use
Vocabulary Included:
• get dressed
• help
• clean / dirty
• laundry
• tee shirt
• dress
• dress shirt
• long sleeve shirt
• sweater
• shorts
• jeans
• pants
• hooded sweatshirt
• coat
• winter hat
• swimsuit
• socks
• shoes
• pajamas
• raincoat
• sunny
• rain
• windy
• snow
This visual system supports dressing routines, weather-awareness, life skills learning, and communication development.
HOW TO USE
✔ Print at home or send to a local print shop
✔ Laminate for durability
✔ Store in:
• Bedroom
• Closet
• Bathroom
• Life skills area
• Classroom communication binder
Use during:
• Morning & bedtime routines
• Life skills training
• OT dressing practice
• School transitions
• Preparing for weather changes
This board promotes independence, reduced frustration, and positive daily experiences.
WHO BENEFITS
Great for individuals with:
• Autism
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Cognitive & developmental delays
• Apraxia of Speech
• Early learners & AAC beginners
IMPORTANT
This is a digital download.
No physical item will be shipped.
Your PDF will be available immediately after purchase.
ABOUT THE SHOP
Created by a mom to a child with autism. Every resource is made with real-life experience to support families, therapists, and educators in building meaningful communication and independence.
This clothing communication board is ideal for parents, special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and caregivers supporting non-verbal communication and daily life skills. Perfect for autism dressing routines, self-care independence, weather-appropriate clothing lessons, AAC skill-building, special education classroom visuals, life skills programs, home routine support, and early intervention settings where visual communication helps reduce frustration and build confidence.
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.
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Ava Has Autism was built from lived experience, professional training, and a deep belief that every child deserves to be understood.
When my daughter Ava needed tools that truly supported her communication, emotional growth, and daily independence, I began creating structured visual supports, social stories, and communication systems that worked in our real life — not just on paper.
As a former special education educator and autism mom, I design resources that are clear, step-by-step, and emotionally supportive for children with autism and diverse learning needs. Every tool is created with both the child and the adult in mind — helping children communicate, build confidence, and gain independence, while giving parents and teachers practical, easy-to-use support.
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