The AAC Essentials Bundle is a calm, low‑stim, neurodivergent‑affirming communication system designed to support learners who use AAC, PECS, gestures, or mixed‑modal communication. This bundle brings together your most essential communication tools — all designed with soft colors, simple layouts, and trauma‑informed language to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity. These visuals help children express needs, feelings, preferences, and requests while supporting predictable routines and smooth transitions. Perfect for classrooms, therapy rooms, early childhood settings, and home environments. This bundle strengthens autonomy, reduces frustration, and supports emotional safety through accessible, ND‑affirming communication tools. 🌿 What’s Included 1. AAC Pack 1 Foundational AAC visuals for everyday communication: Core communication board “I need…” request visuals “I feel…” communication supports Needs‑based icons (help, break, movement, quiet, sensory, comfort, etc.) PECS‑style picture cards Low‑stim, AAC‑friendly design Choice‑making visuals Break cards + request cards 2. AAC Pack 2 Expanded AAC supports for deeper communication: Additional AAC boards Expanded needs‑based icons Sensory‑specific communication visuals More emotion‑support cards Autonomy‑supportive request visuals Low‑stim, accessible layouts Blank AAC templates for personalization 3. Now/Next/Then Visual A predictable, low‑demand visual support that helps learners: Understand what’s happening now See what’s coming next Reduce transition anxiety Build executive functioning skills Perfect for routines, transitions, and task sequencing. 4. Choice Board (3 Choices) A calm, low‑stim choice board that supports: Autonomy Decision‑making Communication without pressure Predictable routines Ideal for break choices, activity planning, or regulation support. 5. “I’m Working For” Board A gentle, ND‑affirming reinforcement tool: Supports motivation without pressure Helps learners track progress visually Encourages independence Works well with movement breaks, sensory tools, or preferred activities 🌿 Skills Supported AAC communication PECS‑style communication Emotional expression Autonomy + self‑advocacy Receptive + expressive language Predictable routines Executive functioning Sensory + regulation support Social‑emotional learning 🌿 Why It Works Low‑stim visuals reduce cognitive load AAC‑friendly layouts support clarity and accessibility PECS‑style icons help learners communicate without verbal pressure ND‑affirming language supports autonomy and emotional safety Predictable visuals help children express needs confidently Works across communication styles (verbal, non‑verbal, AAC, gestures) Supports co‑regulation and emotional safety 🌿 How to Use It Introduce visuals during calm moments Keep communication boards accessible and visible Pair visuals with simple, predictable language Offer choices to reduce overwhelm Use Now/Next/Then during transitions Use “I’m Working For” to support motivation gently Model communication: “You can show me what you need” 🌿 Perfect For Educators Speech‑language pathologists Occupational therapists Parents Child & youth workers Early childhood settings AAC users Mixed‑ability groups
