Core Needs Communication Board
Daily Needs & Feelings Board
AAC Visual Communication Tool • Elementary Support
Name:
Date:
POINT:
I WANT
I FEEL
I NEED
HELP ME
Routine
Bathroom Need Toilet
Drink
Water Cup Thirsty / Drink
Eat
Eat Snack Hungry / Food
Body
Hurt / Pain Ouch / Body Hurts
Rest
Tired / Nap Need Rest
Feeling
Happy Feeling Great
Feeling
Sad Feeling Down
Feeling
Mad / Upset Frustrated
Sensory
Too Loud Need Headphones
Calm
Calm / Ready Peaceful
Body
Hot / Cold Jacket on / off
Comfort
Hug / Deep Pressure Need Comfort
YES
NO
MORE
ALL DONE
Classroom Routines & Requests
AAC Visual Communication Tool • School Day Success
Name:
Date:
ACTION:
CAN I HAVE
TIME FOR
MY TURN
STOP PLEASE
Support
Help Please Raise Hand / Assist
Regulation
Quiet Break Sensory Corner / 5 min
Learning
Desk Work Paper / Worksheet
Materials
Pencil / Colors Drawing Tools
Crafts
Cut & Glue Craft Supplies
Reading
Read Book Story Time / Library
Tech
Tablet / iPad Learning App
Group
Circle Time Sit on Carpet
Outside
Playground Outdoor Recess
Transit
Line Up / Walk Hallway Transition
Tidy
Clean Up Put Toys Away
Home
Pack Bag / Bus Time to Go Home
WAIT
SCHEDULE
I LIKE IT
NO THANKS