TPT
Total:
$0.00
Colourful Communicators Banner

Colourful Communicators

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 33 reviews
199 Followers
Cork, Ireland
About the store
💙 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 💚💙💜
Read more

All resources

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 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 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 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 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
Preview of Calm Down Corner Printable Bundle- Autism Visuals & Emotional Regulation Support

Calm Down Corner Printable Bundle- Autism Visuals & Emotional Regulation Support

A visual support bundle made for your classroom calm down corner. Including all the printable resources needed to support communication, self regulation, & self advocacy during times of overwhelm or frustration (e.g. I feel I need Autism visuals, social stories about emotions, regulation choice boards, core communication boards, and more). These can be used across all subjects, all year groups, and all settings - purchase one time and make use of them throughout your teaching career! 13 reso
Preview of Self Advocacy AAC Core Board | I Feel Sick | Non Verbal Communication Autism

Self Advocacy AAC Core Board | I Feel Sick | Non Verbal Communication Autism

This 'support & comfort' I feel I need choice board is the perfect tool to support your non-verbal communicators when they are feeling unwell or sick. An ideal AAC visual resource and calm down corner printable for your classroom, therapy room, or home setting. Do you support preschoolers, Autistic/neurodivergent individuals, or learners with complex communication needs who have difficulty communicating that they are feeling unwell, are in pain, needing comfort, or wanting support from a trust
Preview of Food Choices Board & Self Regulation Autism Visuals | Low Tech AAC for Autism

Food Choices Board & Self Regulation Autism Visuals | Low Tech AAC for Autism

This 'food + sensory objects' version of our I feel I need choice board is the perfect AAC tool to support choice making, self regulation, and self advocacy skills for our non-verbal communicators. Ideal for use as a calm down corner visual in the classroom, during meal times at home, or as part of a sensory diet activity during therapy sessions! Do you support preschoolers, Autistic/neurodivergent individuals, or learners with complex communication needs who need support to express their emoti
Preview of Sensory Diet Activities & Visual Choices Autism | Regulation Choice Board | AAC

Sensory Diet Activities & Visual Choices Autism | Regulation Choice Board | AAC

This version of our I feel I need choice board contains numerous play based activity choices as well as alerting sensory activities for learners who are needing support with regulation. An ideal resource & strategy to have in your calm down corner in your classroom, occupational therapy setting, or at home. Are you supporting preschoolers, Autistic/neurodivergent individuals, or learners with complex communication needs/disabilities? Are they needing support to communicate their feelings (i.e.
Preview of My Body Visuals | Core Communication Board | Self Advocacy Low Tech AAC | Autism

My Body Visuals | Core Communication Board | Self Advocacy Low Tech AAC | Autism

A simple & practical low tech AAC tool - core communication board displaying 'my body' visuals to support individuals in expressing their feelings & needs and promoting self advocacy skills (when in pain or uncomfortable). Do you support Autistic/neurodivergent individuals, learners with complex communication needs, or non-speaking communicators who find it challenging to express their needs or advocate for themselves? Are you seeing frustration or challenging behaviours and wanting a practic
Preview of Ball Play AAC Core board, Low Tech Core Communication Board, Autism & Special Ed

Ball Play AAC Core board, Low Tech Core Communication Board, Autism & Special Ed

Looking for some core vocabulary communication boards & low tech AAC to support engagement & language development? Our ball activity AAC core board will do just the trick! A fun and simple one page coreboard to use alongside a highly motivating activity - ⚽ Rolling/Throwing/Catching a BALL! ⚽ Perfect for speech therapy or specialist education/Autism settings. This board includes 15 Boardmaker PCS symbols with core vocabulary that can easily be modelled whilst playing alongside your learner -
Preview of Snow Day Choice Board | Snow Day Activities | AAC Winter Activities | Core Board

Snow Day Choice Board | Snow Day Activities | AAC Winter Activities | Core Board

Looking to engage in some snow day activities with your low tech AAC users? Try our non verbal communication snow day choice board ❄️ The perfect AAC core board resource to support engagement and language development whilst engaging in fun Winter activities! ❄️ A fun and simple one page core board to use alongside a highly motivating activity - SNOW PLAY ❄️ Also includes symbols for self advocacy (like/don't like). This board includes 15 Boardmaker PCS symbols with core vocabulary that can ea
Preview of Bubbles AAC Core Board | Non Verbal Communication Board | Autism Visuals

Bubbles AAC Core Board | Non Verbal Communication Board | Autism Visuals

Looking for some core vocabulary communication boards & low tech AAC to support engagement & language development? Our bubbles activity coreboard will do just the trick! A fun and simple one page coreboard to use alongside a highly motivating activity - 🫧BUBBLES🫧 Perfect for speech therapy or specialist education/Autism settings. This board includes 15 Boardmaker PCS symbols with core vocabulary that can easily be modelled whilst playing alongside your learner - no pressure, just great lan
Preview of Blocks Core Vocabulary Communication Board | Low Tech AAC | Autism & Special Ed

Blocks Core Vocabulary Communication Board | Low Tech AAC | Autism & Special Ed

Looking for some core vocabulary communication boards & low tech AAC to support engagement & language development? Our blocks activity coreboard will do just the trick! A fun and simple one page core board to use alongside a highly motivating activity - BLOCKS! Perfect for speech therapy or specialist education/Autism settings. This board includes 15 Boardmaker PCS symbols with core vocabulary that can easily be modelled whilst playing alongside your learner - no pressure, just great languag
Preview of Cars Activity Core board | Low Tech AAC Communication Board Autism & Special Ed

Cars Activity Core board | Low Tech AAC Communication Board Autism & Special Ed

Looking for some core vocabulary communication boards & low tech AAC to support engagement & language development? Our cars activity core board will do just the trick! A fun and simple one page coreboard to use alongside a highly motivating activity - 🚗 CARS 🚗 Perfect for speech therapy or specialist education/Autism settings. This board includes 15 Boardmaker PCS symbols with core vocabulary that can easily be modelled whilst playing alongside your learner - no pressure, just great langua
Preview of Fun Morning Greeting Choices | AAC Choice Board, Self Advocacy Activities Autism

Fun Morning Greeting Choices | AAC Choice Board, Self Advocacy Activities Autism

Fun morning greeting visuals & choice board to use with your learners as they enter the classroom or during morning circle time. A simple no tech AAC tool to support social skills and promote self advocacy/body autonomy. Simply print and go! Are you an educator/therapist looking to make the transition to class a little more exciting in the mornings? Or are you a parent/caregiver wanting to support your child and be their advocate when greeting friends/relatives? (some kids really don't wa
Preview of Train Core Communication Board | AAC Activities & Autism Visuals | Low Tech AAC

Train Core Communication Board | AAC Activities & Autism Visuals | Low Tech AAC

Looking for some core vocabulary communication boards & low tech AAC to support engagement & language development? Our trains activity coreboard will do just the trick! A fun and simple one page coreboard to use alongside a highly motivating activity - 🚂 TRAINS 🚂 Perfect for speech therapy or specialist education/Autism settings. This board includes 15 Boardmaker PCS symbols with core vocabulary that can easily be modelled whilst playing alongside your learner - no pressure, just great lan
Showing 1-20 of 22 results

About the store

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 💚💙💜