My Communication Book – Picture-Based Tool to Give Every Child a Voice
Category: School & Classroom
A Handy Visual Aid for Expressing Needs, Feelings and Everyday Thoughts
My Communication Book is a thoughtfully designed picture-based communication aid created by an Australian mum for her own daughter. It supports nonverbal, minimally verbal, and speech-delayed children using simple, bright visuals and easy-to-understand language, helping them share their thoughts, feelings, and needs at home, school, or on the go.
Why It’s Helpful
This visual tool offers a low-tech, portable way to reduce frustration and build confidence. As children point to images on its 12 clearly labelled and colour-coded tabs, such as Feelings & Emotions, Needs & Wants, Out & About, and Food & Drink, they practise early communication skills comfortably and familiarly.
It’s a brilliant support for families, educators and therapists aiming to empower learners with autism, speech delays, or developmental differences.
How to Use It
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Open the book and show your child how to use it.
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As you both go about the day, model the tool: say the words and point to the matching pictures.
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Encourage your child to point back when they want to communicate something.
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Respond by saying the word or phrase aloud and acting on it, repeating and expanding over time to build language skills
