Autism Communication Toolkit for Non-Speaking Children | Visual Supports | Co-Regulation Activities | Parent, Teacher & Therapy Resource

Help your child communicate beyond words.

When a child cannot easily tell you what they need, everyday moments can feel overwhelming.

The Brave Steps Understanding Me Toolkit is a printable communication and co-regulation system designed to help parents, teachers, carers and therapists better understand and support non-speaking autistic children.

Created by a teacher and mother, this toolkit is based on practical strategies used in real classrooms and everyday family life.

Suitable for

✔ Non-speaking autistic children

✔ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

✔ AAC users

✔ Children who benefit from visual communication

✔ Parents

✔ Teachers

✔ SENCOs

✔ Teaching assistants

✔ Therapists

Recommended Age: 3–8 years

What’s Included

• Communication Boards

• Feelings & Emotion Cards

• First–Then Boards

• Visual Daily Routine

• Calm Plan

• Behaviour Clue Guide

• Communication Dictionary

• Safe Choices Board

• Sensory Support Page

• Body Check Chart

• Support Snapshot

• Reflection Pages

• Parent Guidance

• 20 Printable Pages

Why Parents Love This Toolkit

✓ Helps adults understand behaviour and hidden needs

✓ Supports communication beyond spoken words

✓ Encourages predictable routines

✓ Builds confidence for parents and teachers

✓ Creates a personalised communication system for each child

✓ Simple, minimal, child-friendly design

You Will Receive

✔ US Letter PDF

✔ A4 PDF

✔ Instant Digital Download

No physical product will be shipped.

Please Note

This resource is for educational and personal use only.