Basic Communication

Basic communication refers to core vocabulary which can be applied in many everyday interactions.  For example, being able to communicate ‘yes’ or ‘no’ can be very powerful for a student with limited communication skills.   

Turn Taking

This visual is a simple way to reinforce to students how turn taking works. 

It helps students to learn to wait for their turn.  It can be used across activities.  For example, at the computer.

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I Like/Don't Like

Students can place objects or pictures on this board to indicate what they like and dislike. The visual links to communicating "yes" and "no".

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More/Finished

This visual is to prompt students to request "more" or "finished".  Students may use eye gaze, sign language or words to make their r
request. 

This type of visual can be used for "yes" or "no" and "same" or "different". 

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Who/What/Where

'Who, What, Where' is represented by colours and symbols. 

The colours are used to create resources across activities which supports students to  understand and organise information. 

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I want/Finished

Students can place a photo or visual on this board to represent their choice.  When it is time to finish, the photo/visual is moved to the "finished" side. This board can be used across activities such as play time or meal time, and supports student's in understanding that something is finished.  

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Personlised Communication

Basic Communication Boards can be personlised for individual students based on their communication ability and needs.
Personlised boards can use photos and should reflect the basic needs that a student usually communicates at school. 

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