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81 Visual Communication Cards on Keychain | NDIS Non-Verbal AAC
81 Visual Communication Cards on Keychain | NDIS Non-Verbal AAC
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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.
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
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Product Type: Portable Visual Communication Deck
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Quantity: 81 Cards
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Attachment: Retractable Plastic Spring Cord + Keyring
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Material: Coated Cardboard (Water-Resistant surface)
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Categories: Daily Living, Food, Activities, Hygiene
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Target Audience: Autism, Speech Delay, Non-Verbal, Special Needs
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Usage: Portable / Wearable (Belt or Bag)
Package Includes
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81 x Autism Communication Cards
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1 x Retractable Spring Cord Keychain
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.