Visually Speaking: A Guide for Non-verbal Patients | AAC

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This picture communication guide was designed by a nurse for her nonspeaking adults who seek to communicate their care needs in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab facilities. By pointing to pictures in this handy guide, nonspeaking patients can communicate how they are feeling (emotionally and physically), what activities they would like to do, what activities of daily living they need assistance with, what are their feelings and worries. A pain scale is included.  This concise Guide includes 14 illustrated communication boards including Your Emotional State,  How You Feel, What You Need, What Activities You Would Like to Do, What You Would Like to Eat, What You Would Like for a Snack/Drink, What You Would Like Someone to Know, What You May Be Worried About, What you May Be Wondering, Common Word You Might Use, Your Own Words (blank so it can be personalized), Pain Scale, Spell it Out, Words of Encouragement. Learn more at https://www.sayitwithsymbols.com/visually-speaking-a-visual-guide-for-non-verbal-patients/.