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Functional ASL Flashcards | 54 Everyday Communication Signs | Autism & AAC
$6.50
Support meaningful communication with this set of 54 Functional American Sign Language (ASL) Flashcards designed for everyday communication. These visual flashcards help students learn essential signs used to express needs, emotions, questions, and daily routines, making them a valuable tool for Autism support, AAC users, speech therapy, and Special Education classrooms.
These printable ASL cards are designed to help students build functional communication skills, reinforce vocabulary, and support expressive language development through visual and kinesthetic learning.
Perfect for teachers, therapists, and parents looking for a simple, effective way to introduce ASL for communication and emotional expression.
What's Included
✔ 54 Functional ASL Flashcards
✔ Printable cards sized 3.25 x 3.5 inches
✔ Clear sign illustrations with labeled vocabulary
✔ Functional communication vocabulary used in daily routines
Vocabulary Categories Included:
Basic Needs, Requests & Communication
eat • drink • more • help • water • restroom • snack • all done • yes • no • want
• please • thank • sorry • hot • cold
Feelings & Emotional Expression
happy • sad • angry • afraid • hurt • good • bad • wait
Classroom Routines
stop • go • open • close • play • read • share • rules • appointment • schedule
Questions
who • what • when • where • why • how • don't know
Family & Social Words
mom • dad • grandma • grandpa • sister • brother • family • hug
Movement & Actions
walk • jump • sit • stand • sleep
Perfect For
🧩 Autism Support
Supports functional communication and emotional expression.
💬 AAC Users
Reinforces vocabulary used in communication boards and AAC systems.
🍎 Special Education Classrooms
Great for structured teaching, visual supports, and daily routines.
🗣 Speech & Language Therapy
Supports expressive language development and social communication.
🏠 Home Communication Practice
Parents can reinforce communication skills at home.
Simple Ways to Use These Flashcards
✔ Introduce new signs during circle time or lessons
✔ Practice vocabulary in small groups or therapy sessions
✔ Reinforce signs during daily routines like snack or clean-up
✔ Use in interactive games and matching activities
✔ Support emotional regulation and expression
✔ Send home for family practice
Prep Instructions
1️⃣ Print the flashcards on cardstock for durability
2️⃣ Cut along the card borders
3️⃣ Laminate for long-lasting classroom use (optional)
4️⃣ Use with binder rings or store in task boxes
Low prep and easy to use!
Why Teachers Love Functional ASL
Teaching functional ASL helps students communicate their needs, feelings, and questions more effectively. Visual supports paired with sign language can reduce frustration and build confidence for students who benefit from multi-modal communication strategies.
These flashcards are designed to support communication, routines, and emotional expression in inclusive classrooms and therapy settings.
Created With Purpose
This resource was created with real classroom and family communication needs in mind. Functional communication tools can make a meaningful difference for students learning to express themselves.
Boardmaker / PCS Copyright Notice
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Boardmaker® and PCS® are trademarks of Tobii Dynavox.
Format
PDF
✓ ASL communication
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Ava Has Autism
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.
Today, Ava Has Autism has grown into more than just a store. It is a complete support system for families and educators, including:
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