First Words Communication Boards – Building Communication Pack

Product Description

Do you have a child who struggles to speak, or only says a few words?

Our First Words Communication Boards are designed to help non-speaking and minimally verbal children express their needs, wants, and feelings at home, in school, and during therapy.

This printable pack gives parents, caregivers, and therapists a complete starter toolkit for building communication skills — no special training required.

With soft, child-friendly visuals and easy-to-use layouts, you’ll be able to support your child through daily routines, play, mealtimes, and bathroom activities without frustration.

What’s Inside the Pack

✅ Core Words Board – everyday first words (want, more, go, stop, help, yes/no, all done, etc.)

✅ Action Board – common verbs for play and daily routines (eat, drink, run, sleep, wash, draw, etc.)

✅ Food & Drink Board – child-friendly mealtime vocabulary (rice, bread, beans, juice, milk, etc.)

✅ Play Board – toy and game visuals (ball, car, bubbles, puzzle, my turn, more please, etc.)

✅ Bathroom & Daily Living Board – supports toilet training and self-care (toilet, wash hands, bath, towel, help, done).

✅ Sentence Strip Templates – printable strips to build short sentences (e.g., I want + rice).

✅ Parent Guide – step-by-step tips for introducing and modeling boards at home.

✅ Therapist Tip Sheet – practical strategies and activity ideas for therapy sessions.

✅ Bonus Extras – blank customizable board + printable reward chart.

How It Helps Your Child

✔️ Builds communication without pressure

✔️ Reduces meltdowns and frustration

✔️ Encourages independence in daily routines

✔️ Supports both home and therapy use

✔️ Gives your child a voice, even before speech develops.

Who It’s For

• Parents of autistic, non-speaking, or minimally verbal children
• Speech & developmental therapists
• Teachers & special educators
• Caregivers who want simple tools for communication