free Printable Nonverbal communication cards

Actions Speak Louder than Words: Use Nonverbal Communication Cards to Say It Without Saying It! 

Printable nonverbal communication cards are a great tool for those who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. These cards feature images that represent different emotions and moods, helping individuals communicate their feelings without having to use words. They can be used in one-on-one conversations or in group settings, making them an invaluable resource for those with communication challenges 

Benefits of printable nonverbal Communication Cards for children and adults

• Improved communication between toddlers and adults
• Ability to better explain emotions in a nonthreatening manner
• Enhance the understanding of difficult situations
• Helps build relationships through more meaningful engagement
• Increases vocabulary development skills among users
• Helps reduce stress and anxiety associated with communicating
• Can be used with children and adults with a wide varity of communication difficulties such as Selective Mutism, Autism, or for anyone recovering from illness or operation and need to rest their voice. 

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What you will get:

A PDF containing 18 pages  / 177 pre-made printable nonverbal communication cards.

This set includes feelings, self-care needs, food and drinks, colors, school items, clothing, transport, daily activities, places to visit, and hospital stays .

Scroll down to see the range of needs and wants that are covered in this set. There are serveral ways in which you can use the Communication Boards for children and adults

1. One way is to print the sheets as they are and use as communication boards (we recommend to laminate for longer use)
2. Individually cut out all the cards you or the user will need and make an communication lanyard (or use as single cards)
3. Print all the sheets you or the user wants, cut the cards relevant to yourself or the user and stick them on the blank template. Print as many templates as you need and create your own communication board using the pre-made picture cards.
4. Use on ipad

How to create a communication lanyard:

1. Download the PDF document
2. Print off the pages you want 
3. Cut out the cards
4. Laminate the cards
5. Hole punch 
6. Attach to a keyring or lanyard


This is a DIGITAL ITEM Nothing will be sent out in the post.


Please note that colors may vary from screen to print due to the different types of inks and printers. Recommended printing on good quality paper/card.

INCLUDED:

1. toilet
2. bathroom
3. wash hands
4. tissue
5. yes
6. no
7. please
8. thank you
9. hello
10. bye
11. good morning
12. goodbye
13. good night
14. now
15. later
16. pray
17. sleep
18. wash
19. shower
20. bath
21. I don’t know
22. I know
23. okay
24. not okay
25. I don't know
26. loud
27. help
28. listen
29. wait
30. more
31. less
32. finished
33. not finished
34. don't understand
35. lost
36. stop
37. good
38. bad
39. sorry
40. oops
41. understand
42. excited
43. scared
44. anxious
45. nervous
46. happy
47. sad
48. confused
49. angry
50. mad
51. tired
52. not tired
53. hungry
54. thirsty
55. worried
56. frustrated
57. upset
58. unwell
59. overwhelmed
60. relaxed
61. surprised
62. talk
63. hug
64. break
65. focus
66. space
67. too bright
68. too dark
69. alone
70. stay
71. cut hair
72. massage
73. leave
74. take deep breaths
75. meditate
76. time out
77. look
78. fan
79. heater
80. air conditioner
81. fork
82. spoon
83. cup
84. bowl
85. straw
86. chopsticks
87. plate
88. knife
89. noodles
90. bread
91. pasta
92. rice
93. potato
94. chicken
95. beef
96. pork
97. fish
98. cereal
99. fries
100. prawns
101. fruit
102. vegetarian
103. vegan
104. Gluten intolerance
105. Kosher
106. orange
107. kiwi
108. Lactose intolerance
109. Dairy-free
110. apple
111. strawberry
112. salad
113. sweetcorn
114. egg
115. sandwich
116. melon
117. tomato
118. banana
119. grapes
120. blueberries
121. broccoli
122. chocolate
123. water
124. soda
125. crisps/chips
126. cookie
127. coffee
128. tea
129. milk
130. breakfast
131. lunch
132. milkshake
133. juice
134. dinner
135. ketchup
136. cake
137. ice cream
138. donut
139. sweets/candy
140. snack
141. sauce
142. get dressed
143. clean up
144. TV remote
145. charger
146. brush teeth
147. on
148. off
149. quiet
150. wake up
151. vacuum
152. light on
153. light off
154. headphones
155. deodorant
156. loud
157. bed
158. nurse button
159. doctor
160. nurse
161. therapist
162. bed up
163. bed down
164. wash and change me
165. open curtains
166. close curtains
167. blanket
168. IV drip
169. x-ray
170. prescription
171. sit down
172. stand up
173. lay down
174. wheelchair
175. operation
176. injection
177. medication


Disclaimer: These resources have been provided for your personal use. We do not accept any liability for any health issues / injuries or accidents to you or third parties that could arise from using these printable resources