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Communication Boards

These boards can serve two purposes. For children without any ability to communicate verbally, they serve as a complete communication board - the child simply touches a picture to demonstrate the word they intend to say. For those who can communicate verbally to a degree, the boards can serve as a method to help them find the words they're looking for and learn to produce longer utterances. You will find the basic board in both English and Spanish.

Communication Book

A communication book or flip chart is for more advanced communicators. The flip book allows for core words (the words we most commonly use) to be at the bottom and available at all times, while the user can flip through less common words at the top. This is good for more indepedent users. The 4 button PODD-style book is intended more for those with physical difficulties flipping pages and pointing, and is intended to be used with a partner to assist with page flipping. You will find flip book in both English and Spanish.

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Published: 7/06/2014
Last Updated: 6/21/2020
Disclaimer: The author of the website is a speech therapist, not a psychologist, and frequently writes based on personal experience. As a result, advice given here may not be completely accurate and may not apply to everyone. The author is not an expert on autism, and readily admits to having a lot left to learn. This website should not be used in place of a professional. The author is not responsible for the content of other websites for which links have been provided, nor content from other contributors.