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Communication aids can be an essential tool for children with disabilities, enabling them to communicate more effectively and interact with the world around them. Communication aids can come in various forms, from simple picture boards to high-tech speech-generating devices, and can be tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of each child.

From emotion recognition fans and posters to the famous TomTags, each product is thoughtfully developed to assist children in recognising and managing their emotions in a fun and accessible way. With vibrant colours, engaging illustrations, and intuitive designs, our products empower children with SEN to navigate the complexities of emotions with confidence and ease.  
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  • Bathroom Routine Fan - Learning Resource
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    Bathroom Routine Fan

    The Bathroom Routine Fan uses visual symbols to aid the user with common activities undertaken in the bathroom. The petals can be re-arranged into whatever order is appropriate for your own bathroom routine. It is a brilliant visual aid for toilet training or those...
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  • I Hurt Fan - Learning Resource

      I Hurt Fan

      The I Hurt Fan is a simple visual tool to help a child or someone who is non-verbal to tell you where it hurts and how much it hurts. This fan is good to use in various different situations such as when at home, in...
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    • Everyday Instructions Fan - Learning Resource

        Everyday Instructions Fan

        Use this fan in everyday situations to help children understand what is happening next, to provide visual instructions or for children to make their own requests by choosing a specific image. Examples of some of the everyday instructions included in the fan are using...
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      • Time To Go Out Fan - Learning Resource

          Time To Go Out Fan

          The fan is useful to help understand the transition of leaving the home by using symbols such as walking, by car or on the bus. It is useful as can be popped into your bag for any journey. This visual communicative tool can help to prevent...
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        • I Want to Say Fan - Learning Resource

            I Want to Say Fan

            This fan can be used in everyday situations to help children or those with additional learning needs to communicate how what they need in everyday situations by using some clear visual illustrations. This can help to prevent anger and frustration for a child or person who is not...
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          • I Need Fan - Learning Resource

              I Need Fan

              The I Need Fan is a simple visual tool to help a child or someone who is non-verbal to communicate by showing them the pictures and verbalising the response This fan can be used in everyday situations to help children or those with additional learning...
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            • Snack Fan - Learning Resource

                Snack Fan

                Use snack time as a great opportunity to help enhance a child's communication. Showing children one image at a time can help them process the current situation around them. The images are easy to understand to help the learner and carer to communicate more...
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              • Bedtime Routine Fan - Learning Resource

                  Bedtime Routine Fan

                  The Bedtime Routine Fan uses visual symbols to create an everyday routine so that the user knows what is going to happen next and has a calming routine before each bedtime. The petals can be re-arranged into whatever order is appropriate for your own...
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                • What Can I do to Calm Down Fan - Learning Resource

                    What Can I do to Calm Down Fan

                    There are 9 different ideas for children and young people to help them learn to manage their own emotions by using the calming techniques displayed on the petals. When children feel stressed, unhappy or anxious this can then lead to unacceptable behaviour or poor choices....
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                  • Positive Praise Fan - Learning Resource

                      Positive Praise Fan

                      The Positive Praise Fan is the perfect visual communication tool that tells the child exactly what they are being praised for and can encourage them to repeat the behaviour in future. This visual communicative tool can help to prevent anger and frustration for a child or...
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                    • Danger Alert Fan - Learning Resource

                        Danger Alert Fan

                        The Danger Alert Fan uses a red front petal to indicate danger with simple symbols illustrating key dangers, such as ‘sharp’ or ‘hot’ along with instructions including ‘NO’ and ‘STOP’. The fan encourages children to think and communicate about appropriate actions and encourages the...
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                      • I Have ADHD Fan Communication Passport - Learning Resource
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                          I Have ADHD Fan Communication Passport

                          Everyone has a different personality and perception of the world. The I Have ADHD Fan Communication Passport is an excellent tool to allow teachers, teaching assistants, carers, medical professionals or perhaps even family members to get to know your child in a more personal...
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                        • Helpful Instructions Fan - Learning Resource

                            Helpful Instructions Fan

                            Helps children to interact socially and functionally in an educational setting. It can improve a child’s confidence and reduces anxiety in a school environment where support is needed for those who are non-verbal or require extra learning support. Showing children one image at a...
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                          • Traffic Light Think Fan - Learning Resource

                              Traffic Light Think Fan

                              The Traffic Light Communication Fan is a practical tool designed to support behaviour management, communication, and emotional expression in children. It features four petals, three of which are coloured like traffic lights—green, amber, and red—providing clear visual cues for various activities. Key Features:Behaviour and...
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                            • Positive Social Rules Fan - Learning Resource

                                Positive Social Rules Fan

                                It’s easy when telling your child not to do something to say no, don’t or stop which can appear to be negative. This fan can be used as a gentle parenting guide to help teach your child to stop for instruction in a more...
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                              • Morning Routine Fan - Learning Resource

                                  Morning Routine Fan

                                  Support smoother, calmer mornings with our Morning Routine Fan, designed to help children understand and complete daily tasks with confidence. Each fan includes a series of illustrated “petals” showing clear visual cues for typical morning activities such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, eating breakfast,...
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                                Benefits of Communication Aids

                                Communication aids can provide a range of benefits for children with disabilities, including:

                                Improved communication

                                Communication aids can help children who struggle with verbal communication to express themselves more effectively, whether through pictures, symbols, or words.

                                Increased independence

                                Communication aids can help children become more independent and self-reliant, as they can communicate their needs and wants more effectively.

                                Enhanced socialization

                                Communication aids can facilitate socialization and interaction with peers, allowing children to engage in conversations and activities more easily.

                                Types of Communication Aids

                                There are various types of communication aids available, ranging from low-tech to high-tech solutions. Some popular options include:

                                Picture boards

                                Picture boards are a simple and effective communication aid that features pictures or symbols that represent common words and phrases. Children can point to the pictures to express themselves, even if they cannot speak.

                                Communication books

                                Communication books are a more comprehensive version of picture boards, featuring a range of pictures and symbols that can be organized by category, such as food, clothing, or emotions.

                                Speech-generating devices

                                Speech-generating devices are high-tech communication aids that use computerized voices to speak for the child. These devices can be programmed with pre-set phrases or customized to respond to specific prompts.

                                In conclusion, communication aids can be an essential tool for children with disabilities, providing them with a means to express themselves and interact with the world around them. By choosing the right communication aid, parents and caregivers can help children become more independent, improve their communication skills, and enhance their overall quality of life. With a range of options available, parents and caregivers can find communication aids that meet the unique needs and abilities of each child, supporting their development and wellbeing.

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