Ilonka Quiroz
My Communication Book is a colorful picture-based communication resource designed for children who are nonverbal, minimally verbal, have difficulty expressing themselves with words, or simply benefit from visual communication supports.With easy-to-recognize pictures and simple words and phrases, children can point to what they want to communicate. The book includes everyday topics such as feelings, basic needs, safety, sensory needs, family and caregivers, bathroom and hygiene, clothing, daily routines, food and drinks, favorite activities, places and outings, and school.Children can use the pages to communicate important messages such as 'I need help,' 'I’m scared,' 'I don’t understand,' 'I’m hungry,' 'I need a break,' 'I don’t feel safe,' and many more.Designed with families, caregivers, and children in mind, this book can be used at home, at school, during appointments, while traveling, or anywhere a child may need extra support expressing themselves.Inside you’ll find:Core communication words and phrasesBasic needs and safety communicationFeelings and emotionsRegulation and sensory needsFamily, caregivers, and petsBathroom and hygieneClothing and getting dressedDaily routines and bedtimeFood, drinks, and preferencesActivities, places, and outingsSchool communicationSimple ASL signsEvery child deserves a way to be heard. My Communication Book provides another way to share needs, choices, feelings, preferences, and everyday thoughts-one picture at a time.