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💙 Communication & Emotional Regulation Visual Supports 🌱 Growing Communication Skills & Advocating For ALL Voices 🤝 Support For Educators, Families, & Therapists ⭐ Welcome! I'm a Senior Speech & Language Therapist with over a decade of experience working alongside neurodivergent children and young people across diverse environments. I'm passionate about creating affirming and inclusive visual resources for AAC users and individuals with complex communication and learning needs. For access to free visual support resources, please visit my store below: 💚💙💜 https://www.colourfulcommunicators.com/shop 💚💙💜
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Preview of I Feel I Need Visual Autism | Emotional Regulation | Calm Down Corner Printables

I Feel I Need Visual Autism | Emotional Regulation | Calm Down Corner Printables

I feel I need visuals & emotional regulation choice boards are a great calm down strategy to help learners check in with their feelings, enhance their communication, & regulate themselves when they start to become overwhelmed. Are your learners getting frustrated and finding it difficult to express their emotions or regulate themselves? Are you seeing challenging behaviours at home or in your classroom that you want to try reduce? Do you support Autistic/neurodivergent individuals or learn
Preview of Emotions Check in Chart | Regulation Strategies & Autism Visuals | I Feel I Need

Emotions Check in Chart | Regulation Strategies & Autism Visuals | I Feel I Need

Help your learners communicate their feelings and manage their emotions with this emotions check in chart/I feel I need regulation choice board. Perfect for early childhood settings, Autism classrooms, and promoting supportive & inclusive classroom environments for neurodivergent & visual learners! These real life photos show detailed facial expressions, which can help learners identify the various emotions and relate the pictures to how they may be feeling themselves. Our original I Feel I
Preview of Visual Schedule Autism | First Then Board with Visuals | Daily Schedule Pecs

Visual Schedule Autism | First Then Board with Visuals | Daily Schedule Pecs

Our visual supports bundle for the classroom includes first then boards with daily schedule visual cue cards, visual timers, and I feel I need + choice board templates to support emotional regulation & self advocacy skills. All you need to create inclusive environments and set your learners up for communication success!Are you supporting preschoolers, Autistic/neurodivergent individuals, or learners with specialist education needs? Do they find it difficult to express their emotions, communicat
Preview of Social Story When I Am Frustrated | Calm Down Corner Printables | Autism Visuals

Social Story When I Am Frustrated | Calm Down Corner Printables | Autism Visuals

A simple calm down corner social story to support big emotions and safe choices when feeling frustrated or wanting to hit. Are you looking for a tool to support emotional regulation and positive behavior at home or in your classroom? Are you regularly seeing signs of frustration or difficulty regulating emotions and wanting to encourage the use of calm and positive coping strategies? ⭐ TRY THIS SIMPLE & ENGAGING SOCIAL STORY TODAY⭐Perfect for preschoolers, Autistic/neurodivergent individuals an
Preview of Non Verbal Communication Board (Low Tech AAC Communication Boards) Self Advocacy

Non Verbal Communication Board (Low Tech AAC Communication Boards) Self Advocacy

Non verbal communication boards (low tech AAC) to support basic needs requesting, choice making, emotional regulation, and self advocacy. The set contains sensory needs, morning routine visuals, bathroom/toileting routine visuals, meal time visuals, food choices, and more. An ideal resource to have in your classroom's calm down corner, in therapy spaces, and at home. Are you supporting Autistic/neurodivergent learners, individuals with complex communication needs, or non-speaking communicators?
Preview of Sensory Diet Break Card & Self Regulation Visuals | Calm Down Corner for Autism

Sensory Diet Break Card & Self Regulation Visuals | Calm Down Corner for Autism

This sensory diet version of our I feel I need choice board is the perfect calm down corner printable. Ideal to pair alongside sensory diet activities for occupational therapy sessions, and serves as a break card visual too! Support your learners to check in with their feelings & advocate for themselves when they start to become overwhelmed or dysregulated. Are your learners experiencing sensory overload or often seeking sensory input? Do you see meltdowns, fidgeting, or avoidance behaviours
Preview of Lanyard Visual Cue Cards for Transitions, Positive Behaviors & Autism Schedules

Lanyard Visual Cue Cards for Transitions, Positive Behaviors & Autism Schedules

A set of school-themed visual cue cards to be worn on a lanyard/keychain and used on visual schedules to support Autistic/neurodivergent learners or those with additional learning and communication needs. Are you looking to support transitions throughout the school day or encourage positive behaviors in your classroom? Do you work with learners who need support with processing spoken language and following directions? ⭐ I'VE GOT A GREAT RESOURCE FOR YOU!⭐Simply print, cut, laminate, & atta
Preview of Grocery Store Shopping List Visuals | Life Skills Special Education Activities

Grocery Store Shopping List Visuals | Life Skills Special Education Activities

Enhance communication, independence & life skills with our grocery list templates and shopping visuals. Can be used during real life scenarios, grocery store dramatic/pretend play, scavenger hunts, or community outings. Using Boardmaker icons, these visuals are designed to support early learners, Autistic/neurodivergent individuals, and those with additional learning or communication needs.Are you looking for a practical resource to support your learners to build confidence, follow routin
Preview of Calming Strategies Visuals | Autism Self Regulation Pictures | Calming Corner

Calming Strategies Visuals | Autism Self Regulation Pictures | Calming Corner

Practical calming strategy visuals and regulation pictures to add to your calm down corner toolkit. Includes an emotional regulation social story, I feel I need visuals, choice board templates, and an AAC core board. Perfect for us within early childhood, mainstream schools, or specialist education settings. Are you supporting preschoolers or neurodivergent/Autistic learners who need support with communication, self-regulation, or reducing frustration? Are you looking for a positive behavior too
Preview of School Schedule Visual Supports | Visual Schedule Icons | Visual Cue Card Autism

School Schedule Visual Supports | Visual Schedule Icons | Visual Cue Card Autism

School visual cue cards for use with visual schedules, lanyards, choice boards, and classroom labelling. Perfect for early childhood & specialist education learners, and those with auditory processing or language difficulties. Do you have learners who need extra support with processing spoken language and following instructions? Looking for an effective way to promote positive behavior and create smoother transitions in your classroom? Needing extra visuals to support your non-verbal stu
Preview of Gestalt Language Processing Emotion Phrase Cards | Low-Tech AAC, Echolalia & GLP

Gestalt Language Processing Emotion Phrase Cards | Low-Tech AAC, Echolalia & GLP

Are you supporting a gestalt language processor (GLP) and looking for some gestalt phrases & visuals that you can model in the moment when they're feeling big emotions? Do you often hear echolalia and wonder what it means or how you can continue to support your learner's ability to express themselves/advocate for their needs? ⭐ TRY OUR SIMPLE GESTALT LANGUAGE PHRASE CARDS TODAY⭐Designed for teachers, parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, and therapists. Simply print, laminate,
Preview of Calm Down Corner Printables & Autism Visual Support Bundle (I Feel I Need + AAC)

Calm Down Corner Printables & Autism Visual Support Bundle (I Feel I Need + AAC)

All the visual support and emotional regulation resources you could need for your classroom are now in one comprehensive bundle! Including non verbal communication boards, visual schedules, teacher lanyard visuals, social stories, I feel I need visuals, and more — empowering Autistic and neurodivergent learners as well as students with additional communication needs.Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or support staff, these printable visual supports help learners build independence, communica
Preview of Choice Board Template | Visual Schedule Autism | Calm Down Corner | Regulation

Choice Board Template | Visual Schedule Autism | Calm Down Corner | Regulation

Try our choice board templates with choice visuals today. The perfect calm down corner tool, transition visuals, and Autism visual schedule for your classroom or home. Ideal for supporting emotional regulation.Do you have autistic/neurodivergent learners in your classroom or students with additional learning/communication needs? Are you looking for a positive behavior approach to increase engagement, support transitions between activities, and encourage independent choice making?⭐ Visu
Preview of First Then Now Next Visual Schedule Board Template | Transition & Autism Visuals

First Then Now Next Visual Schedule Board Template | Transition & Autism Visuals

A set of visual schedule board templates including, first then boards, now next boards, choice board templates, and more. Are your learners needing a little extra support understanding their daily routines and following directions? Are they struggling with transitions or experiencing anxiety in anticipation of what is happening next? Are you looking to promote independence at home or in your classroom? ⭐ Visual schedules are a great option to try⭐This resource has been designed by a Speech
Preview of Social Story Inappropriate Touching | Personal Space Social Story | Boundaries

Social Story Inappropriate Touching | Personal Space Social Story | Boundaries

Try our personal space social story to encourage personal boundaries and minimize inappropriate touching - a simple visual resource and calming strategy to support emotional regulation & promote positive behavior at home or in the classroom. Are you supporting young children or neurodiverse/autistic learners who are struggling to understand personal space and boundaries? Support your learners to develop positive social skills and appropriate interactions with this simple & engaging social script
Preview of Visual Schedule Autism Cue Cards & Lanyard Visuals | Positive Affirmation Cards

Visual Schedule Autism Cue Cards & Lanyard Visuals | Positive Affirmation Cards

Check out our visual schedule Autism cue cards and lanyard visuals for your classroom - now featuring positive affirmations to encourage positive behaviors and build self confidence. Support your learners during transitions and routines with these visual cue cards designed to clip onto lanyards or to be used alongside visual timetables. Perfect for use with Autistic/neurodivergent learners or those with auditory processing or communication needs. Do you support learners who need extra help proc
Preview of Emoji Feelings Check In | I Feel I Need Chart | Feelings Check In Autism | AAC

Emoji Feelings Check In | I Feel I Need Chart | Feelings Check In Autism | AAC

All the I feel I need visuals you could possibly need for your emoji feelings check in chart. Support communication and develop self regulation & advocacy skills with this simple calm down corner printable. Ideal for Autism classrooms! Are you supporting preschoolers, neurodivergent/Autistic individuals, or learners with special education needs who are struggling to express their emotions & communicate their needs? Are you looking to try reduce challenging behaviours and create a calmer &
Preview of AAC Parent Handouts | Visual Schedule Autism Icons | AAC Low Tech Core Board

AAC Parent Handouts | Visual Schedule Autism Icons | AAC Low Tech Core Board

`A visual support bundle for parents/caregivers to use at home. Including I feel I need visuals & choice boards (i.e. emotion check in charts), morning & bedtime routine visual schedules, an emotional regulation AAC core communication board, a social story about emotions/hitting, and grocery shopping list visuals. Ideal for parents or caregivers who want to support communication, self regulation, social emotional learning, & independence skills through practical visual resources and calming str
Preview of AAC for Adults | Self Advocacy Speech Skills | Coping Skills Adults Self Esteem

AAC for Adults | Self Advocacy Speech Skills | Coping Skills Adults Self Esteem

A simple self advocacy, emotional regulation, and adult cognitive therapy visual toolkit to support adults living with aphasia, dementia, autism, or other communicative challenges. Perfect for use as an emotion check in chart, for expressing daily needs & wants, and supporting choice making & independence. Do you assist adults with stroke recovery, TBI, memory loss, dementia, aphasia, or other cognitive conditions who find it difficult to communicate their needs? Do you work alongside neuro
Preview of AAC Core Board & Autism Visuals | Calm Down Corner & Self Advocacy Printables

AAC Core Board & Autism Visuals | Calm Down Corner & Self Advocacy Printables

Autism visual supports & AAC activities for your classroom, home, or therapy setting. Including non verbal communication boards, self advocacy visuals, social scripts, I feel I need visuals, choice boards, and more! ⭐ TWENTY FOUR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ⭐ Are you supporting Autistic/neurodivergent individuals or learners with complex communication needs who benefit from low-tech AAC? Are you looking for emotional regulation strategies or simple visual supports that you can easily print and introduce
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Experience

💙 Communication & Emotional Regulation Visual Supports 🌱 Growing Communication Skills & Advocating For ALL Voices 🤝 Support For Educators, Families, & Therapists ⭐ Welcome! I'm a Senior Speech & Language Therapist with over a decade of experience working alongside neurodivergent children and young people across diverse environments. I'm passionate about creating affirming and inclusive visual resources for AAC users and individuals with complex communication and learning needs. For access to free visual support resources, please visit my store below: 💚💙💜 https://www.colourfulcommunicators.com/shop 💚💙💜

Teaching style

🤝 Neurodiversity-Affirming, Child-Led, Play-Based 🤝

My own education history

⭐ Bachelor of Science (Honours Degree) in Speech & Language Therapy ⭐

Additional biographical information

💚💙💜 I’m Kimberley, a Senior Speech & Language Therapist with over a decade of experience and a passion for working alongside neurodivergent individuals and those with disabilities or specialist needs. Communication looks different for everyone, and my goal is to create practical visual supports that will help people develop meaningful & autonomous ways to communicate their needs, wants, and ideas. Every individual deserves the opportunity to have their voice heard, to have the necessary tools available to help them communicate, and to express themselves through whatever means they feel most confident 💚💙💜