Free communication cards and choice boards
Free autism communication cards and PECS-style printables
Download picture cards, choice boards, request cards, and other printable supports that help children communicate needs, choices, and routines.
Communication downloads
Printable communication cards and choice boards
Download the files that fit your child's daily communication needs. These supports can be used at home, in classrooms, or alongside therapy routines.
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How communication cards can help
Communication cards use pictures and short labels to give a child a clearer way to request, choose, answer, or show a need. They can reduce guesswork when spoken language is hard, inconsistent, or unavailable in the moment.
Some families search for PECS printables when they mean picture-based communication supports. If your child is using a formal PECS program, AAC device, or speech therapy plan, use these printable cards in coordination with the professionals who know the plan.
Keep the first set small. A few high-use cards that are always available usually help more than a large binder that is hard to find during a stressful moment.
Printing and organizing communication cards
The goal is fast access. Place cards where the child uses them, and keep the setup easy for every adult to maintain.
Print sturdy copies
Use cardstock or laminate cards that will be handled often.
Cut only what you need
Start with a small set, then add cards as routines expand.
Model the card
Point to the card while saying the word so the support stays consistent.
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