Sensory Break Board – Interactive Communication Tool ( AAC Style PowerPoint)

This interactive Sensory Break Board works like an AAC inside PowerPoint.
It provides pupils with a structured, predictable way to choose calming sensory videos using clear visual buttons and AAC-style controls. Ideal for emotional regulation, break times, transitions, and communication support.

Perfect for SEND classrooms, Autism provisions, SEMH pupils, SLTs, and one-to-one sessions.

What’s Included:

✔ Interactive Communication Board (PowerPoint)

Featuring:
Start / Pause / Stop video controls
Like button ( with heart animation)
Finished button
9 sensory video buttons
Clean AAC-style layout
Embedded calming videos that play directly inside the presentation, and interact with the AAC buttons.

The board automatically opens on the main communication screen when you enter Slide Show mode.

Sensory Videos Included
All sensory videos are calming, non-copyright, classroom-friendly visual content:

How It Works

Open the PowerPoint
Go to Slide Show → From Beginning (or press F5)
The slideshow starts automatically on the Communication Board
Pupils can select from 9 sensory buttons to open calming videos
Use Start, Pause, Stop, Like, and Finished to navigate easily
The board is designed to feel intuitive and low-demand for pupils who rely on routine and predictable layouts.

A full step-by-step guide is included in the file, with guides on how-to-use, and changing the embedded videos.

Perfect For:

Autism classrooms
SEND provisions
SEMH pupils
Calm-down corners
Emotional regulation
Visual communication
Sensory breaks
Sensory circuits
One-to-one intervention
Speech & Language Therapy
Supporting non-verbal pupils

Why This Resource Works

The board provides:

Predictable layout (AAC-style)
Clear visual choices
Low cognitive load
Engaging sensory regulation
Independence and self-advocacy
Smooth transitions in dysregulation moments
A safe way to offer sensory breaks without overstimulation

Notes

This resource uses embedded online videos added via
Insert → Media → Online Video.
No video files are downloaded or stored inside the PowerPoint.

All videos remain hosted on YouTube, following YouTube’s standard terms.
No copyrighted video content is redistributed, and no copyright claims apply.

Teachers can replace any video at any time using a new YouTube link.
Control buttons (Start, Pause, Stop) will continue to function.

If a link becomes unavailable, it can be easily updated.

Designed for educational use in SEND, SEMH, Autism and SLT settings.