FREE AAC – PAIN & SYMPTOM COMMUNICATION BOARD

Description

The free AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tool Pain & Symptom Communication Board is a no-tech AAC that helps people who have trouble speaking share how they feel. It is designed for children and adults with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), autism, speech delays, or other communication challenges. This board makes it easier to tell others about pain levels, where it hurts, and different symptoms without needing to talk.

What’s on the Board?

✅ Pain Levels – How much pain someone is feeling:

• 🟢 No Pain – Feels fine
• 🟡 Some Pain – Hurts a little
• 🟠 A Lot of Pain – Hurts a lot
• 🔴 Severe Pain – Hurts really bad

✅ Body Parts – Where the pain or discomfort is:

• Head – Like a headache
• Eyes – If they feel sore or hurt
• Ears – If they ache or feel full
• Throat – If it’s scratchy, sore, or hard to swallow
• Stomach – If there’s belly pain or an upset stomach
• Chest – If it feels tight or painful
• Arms – If they feel sore or weak
• Legs – If they hurt or feel tired
• Feet – If they ache or are sore
• Back – If it feels tight or painful
• Whole Body – If everything hurts
• Hands – If they feel sore or weak

✅ Symptoms – Other ways they might feel:

• 🤢 Nausea – Feeling sick to the stomach
• 🤮 Vomiting – Throwing up
• 😵 Dizzy – Feeling like everything is spinning
• 🤒 Fever – Feeling hot and sick

Who Can Use It?

This board is great for:
✔️ Kids and adults who have trouble speaking
✔️ People with CAS, autism, or other speech disorders
✔️ Those recovering from surgery or illness
✔️ Caregivers, teachers, and therapists who help people communicate

Why Is It Helpful?

• Makes it easier to tell others how they feel
• Helps doctors, teachers, and family members understand pain and symptoms
• Reduces frustration when someone can’t speak or is too sick to talk

Made by Jordan LeVan | Fighting For My Voice, this board gives a voice to those who need it!