Communication Cards for Kids, 72 Picture Cards with I Want I Need I Feel Sentence Strips, Choice Boards, Autism Visual Aid Printable

NEW: now editable in Canva! Change any word (family names, your child's favorite foods, or your own language) and add your own photos to 12 blank cards. A free Canva account is enough.

No printer yet? Open the PDF on a tablet and let your child point to the cards on the screen.

72 printable picture cards that help your child tell you what they want, what they need and how they feel. Made for children who are autistic, non-speaking, minimally verbal or just learning to talk. Clear, simple pictures on a white background, with one word under each picture.

WHAT YOU GET

• 72 picture cards, 2 x 2 inches (5 cm), in 6 color-coded groups:

– Core words (10): yes, no, more, all done, stop, go, help, wait, break, my turn

– Food and drink (18): water, milk, juice, apple, banana, grapes, carrot, sandwich, crackers, cheese, yogurt, cereal, pasta, rice, chicken, pizza, cookie, snack

– My body (14): toilet, hungry, tired, it hurts, sick, hot, cold, too loud, headphones, hug, quiet place, tissue, medicine, sleep

– Feelings (8): happy, sad, angry, scared, worried, excited, calm, frustrated

– Play (14): blocks, puzzle, play dough, draw, paint, music, book, tablet, outside, bike, swim, ball, toys, fidget toy

– People and places (8): school, park, playground, car, shop, doctor, grandparents, teacher

• 3 sentence strips on one page: "I want", "I need" and "I feel"

• 2 choice boards: 2 choices and 4 choices

• 1 big Yes / No board

• 12 blank cards for your child's own favorite things

• 3 PDF files (US Letter, A4, and A4 with Australian, New Zealand and UK spelling) and a printing guide

HOW TO USE

Step 1: Print at 100% scale, laminate if you like, and cut out the cards.

Step 2: Add velcro dots to the boards and the back of each card.

Step 3: Start with 2 or 3 cards your child really wants, such as a favorite snack or toy.

Step 4: Point to the card and say the word. Give the item as soon as your child points to or hands you the card.

Step 5: Add more cards slowly.

MATCHING SETS

The cards are the same size and style as my Visual Schedule Cards and First / Then boards, so you can mix them on the same boards.

NEED A CARD THAT IS NOT HERE?

Send me a message. I can make up to 3 extra cards for you at no extra cost.

PLEASE NOTE

• This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.

• The files are PDFs and are not editable.

• These cards support communication at home and in class. They are not a therapy program and do not replace the advice of your speech therapist.

• Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen and printer.

• The pictures were created by me with the help of AI tools, then selected, cleaned up and laid out for print.

TERMS OF USE

For personal, classroom and therapy use. You may print as many copies as you need for your own home, class or clients. Files may not be resold, shared or redistributed.

If there is any problem with your files, send me a message and I will fix it for you. This does not affect your rights under consumer law.