Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Communication boards

 


You might be thinking, what do all of these images mean and how is it relevant to communicating? Well above is an example of a communication board. A communication board is a great way of supporting children with intellectual/learning disabilities, especially those who have limited verbal abilities.

As you can see there are a variety of symbols and pictures, a child will communicate their needs, thoughts and preferences through pointing to the relevant picture or symbol. 

Communication boards help facilitate with

INDEPENDANCE 

SOCIAL INTERACTION

REDUCING BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES 

INCREASED AUTONOMY  


VIDEO


TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO USE A COMMUNCATION BOARD IN THE CLASSROOM. 


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