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81 Visual Communication Cards on Keychain | NDIS Non-Verbal AAC

81 Visual Communication Cards on Keychain | NDIS Non-Verbal AAC

$53.99
$53.99
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Building Capacity & Independence

  • Comprehensive 81-Card Set: Offers a vast vocabulary of 81 visual cues covering food, activities, and hygiene, significantly expanding the user's ability to express specific wants.
  • Retractable Spring Cord: Features a stretchy spiral keychain that attaches to clothing or bags, allowing the user to pull cards for viewing without detaching or losing them.
  • Portable Communication: Designed to go wherever the participant goes—school, park, or shops—ensuring they always have a method to communicate with the wider community.
  • Reduces Behavioural Outbursts: Provides an immediate, specific way to communicate needs, reducing the frustration and anxiety that often triggers challenging behaviours.
  • Visual & Literacy Support: Each card pairs a clear illustration with the written word, supporting non-verbal communication while encouraging word recognition and reading skills.
NDIS Claims Ready Code: 03_222100911_0124_1_1
What does "Claims Ready" mean?
Support Item: Low Cost AT - Communication or Cognitive Support
Category: ["Category 03: Consumables"]

Our products are curated to support a range of disability-related needs and to assist participants to pursue their individual NDIS goals, in line with the principles of choice and control.

The term “NDIS Claims Ready” refers to our documentation and invoicing process, which is designed to support participants, nominees, support coordinators and plan managers when submitting a claim.

Important: It does not guarantee funding. Whether an item is funded depends on the participant’s disability-related needs, their approved plan and goals, and whether the item is considered reasonable and necessary by the NDIA or the participant’s Plan Manager.

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Frequently Bought Together

Unlock a world of words with the 81 Autism Communication Cards . This extensive set of visual aids is a vital piece of low-cost assistive technology designed to support NDIS participants with Autism (ASD), speech delays, or limited verbal capacity.

While standard keyrings often offer a limited selection, this set provides a massive 81 distinct cards covering food, hygiene, activities, and daily needs. Attached to a heavy-duty retractable spring cord , it allows the user to pull the deck towards them to find a card and show it to a peer or carer, before snapping back securely to their belt or bag—ensuring their "voice" is never lost.

How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

Expanding Vocabulary (AAC): With 81 cards, this tool goes beyond basic needs ("toilet"), allowing for richer communication about specific foods, activities ("TV," "Game"), and daily routines, promoting choice and control.

Reducing Frustration: By providing a specific visual for exactly what they want (e.g., "Apple" vs "Banana"), it reduces the guessing game for carers and the associated frustration that often leads to behavioural escalations.

Portable "On-the-Go" Access: The retractable spring cord is a game-changer for active children. It can be clipped to a school bag or belt loop, allowing the child to run and play while keeping their communication tools attached and accessible instantly.

Visual Learning Support: The clear, vivid patterns combined with text support both visual recognition and literacy development, making it an ideal bridge between pictures and reading for early learners.

Key Features & Benefits

Massive 81-Card Deck: Covers a diverse range of categories including breakfast, snacks, cleaning, and play, suitable for home and school environments.
Retractable Spring Cord: Features a durable plastic spiral cord that stretches for use and retracts for safety, preventing the cards from being dropped or scattered.
Coated Durability: Made from quality cardboard with a surface coating to resist minor splashes and wear (water-resistant).
High-Contrast Visuals: Bright, engaging illustrations capture attention and are easily understood by children with visual processing needs.
Versatile Application: Suitable for toddlers through to junior high students, aiding in everything from requesting a snack to navigating a school schedule.

Meticulous Specifications

  • Product Type: Portable Visual Communication Deck

  • Quantity: 81 Cards

  • Attachment: Retractable Plastic Spring Cord + Keyring

  • Material: Coated Cardboard (Water-Resistant surface)

  • Categories: Daily Living, Food, Activities, Hygiene

  • Target Audience: Autism, Speech Delay, Non-Verbal, Special Needs

  • Usage: Portable / Wearable (Belt or Bag)

Package Includes

  • 81 x Autism Communication Cards

  • 1 x Retractable Spring Cord Keychain

NDIS CLAIMS READY

Funding & Eligibility

This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.

  • Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Communication Or Cognitive Support
  • Support Item Number: 03_222100911_0124_1_1
  • Budget Category: Core - Consumables

How to Order:

  • Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
  • Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
  • NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).

*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.

The 81 Autism Communication Cards set is a specialized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) resource. It is designed to assist NDIS participants who experience functional limitations in verbal speech and expressive language.

How This Item Can Support NDIS Goals

This resource directly supports NDIS goals related to social participation, independence, and emotional regulation by:

Facilitating Choice and Control: The large variety of cards allows the participant to make specific choices about their daily life (e.g., what to eat, what to play), rather than just general requests.

Enhancing Community Access: The retractable cord design ensures the participant has their communication tool attached securely during active play or community outings, preventing loss.

Supporting Emotional Regulation: By providing a clear method to express needs, it mitigates the "communication frustration" that is a common driver of anxiety and behavioural concern.

Meeting 'Reasonable & Necessary' Criteria

This device aligns with NDIS criteria as a value-for-money core support. It offers a comprehensive, low-cost vocabulary solution that is significantly cheaper than electronic devices and more durable than homemade paper cards.

Some products are shipped through authorised logistics partners, including Amazon. Your purchase is always with LowCost AT, and we remain your responsible Australian supplier and NDIS registered provider.

Assistive Benefit: Extensive 81-card AAC deck with retractable cord for portable communication.

NDIS Category: Core Consumables / Communication AT.

Cards: 81.

Feature: Retractable Spring Cord.

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